The Bjelovar cycling caravan set off at 9:00 this morning. The traditional marathon is dedicated to the memory of fallen Croatian defenders. A total of 24 cyclists are participating. The event is held under the patronage of the 'Heroes Do Not Die' association, with the aim of preserving the memory of those who laid down their lives for the homeland.
In addition to the main participants, members of the Croatian Army are taking part. Many local sportspeople are also participating. Participants have also come from neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event has received the support of high-ranking officials. However, the exact list of participants and their positions have not been detailed in the available sources.
The planned route passes through several settlements. An exact schedule of arrivals is provided for each section. After setting off from Bjelovar, participants are planned to reach Daruvar at 13:00. This is the first significant point on the route. The next station is Sirač, which is planned to be reached at 14:00. The route passes through the landscape of central Croatia.
The final section leads to the settlement of Kusonje. It is planned to reach there by 15:50. The cycling caravan ends there. In this way, the circle of remembrance is symbolically closed. Such events serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving the memory of those who contributed to the defence of the homeland.
