Almaty riders gather for first night bike ride this year

This is the first night ride held under the Sporttyk Almaty program.

Some 1,000 bicycle riders covered 7 km long race from the Nurly Tau Business Center to the First President Park. Those who were the first to cross the finish line got a chance to win prizes and even new bikes.

Son of former bike rider Vitaly Gerasimov, Gleb Gersimov was one of them.

He admitted he had been a part of the bike rides in Almaty city from the very start and thanked the organized for a chance to win something.

The is the 10th bike ride out of 21 planned in Almaty city this year.