Rome, 27 September 2018 - It is possible to prevent breast cancer by practicing regular physical activity and adding a little sport to the classic walk. Like the bicycle, the protagonist Sunday 28 October at 11.00 at 'Bicinrosa' 2018, the second edition of the non-competitive cycle-pedaling to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer and education on correct lifestyles wanted byUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM).
WHY THE BICYCLE?
Sport and a healthy diet are two important factors in reducing the risk of breast cancer: the bicycle is therefore an ideal means of raising awareness of these aspects, because it is synonymous with a healthy life like any sport. The bicycle is within everyone's reach, it teaches us how to overcome ourselves and improve ourselves, it is the perfect way to practice sports in an enjoyable way in the open air. An ally to overcome the challenges of a never easy battle day after day, a precious companion along the way back to everyday life, during and after the experience of the disease.
RISK FACTORS
Weight gain and physical inactivity, smoking and incorrect nutrition (in addition to age, family history, genetic and hormonal factors) are among the risk factors that they can affect up to 33% of breast cancer cases, still today the leading cause of death among women and the most common cancer with over 50 thousand new cases in Italy in 2017 (source: Italian Association of Cancer Registries). Furthermore, at the female level, 41% of cancers that affect women between zero and 49 years of age is precisely the breast, and the tendency to get breast cancer is growing.
THE CYCLOPEDALATION
With the cry of "Nobody loses. Everyone wins!” simple enthusiasts, families and cyclists of all ages will gather at the 'Nando Martellini' stadium from 8 am for registration in the area of theBaths of Caracalla, ready to leave at 11 for a journey of 9 km within the historic center of Rome. Un pink t-shirt snake will pass in front of Colosseum, via dei Imperial Forums, Altar of the Fatherland, Sant'Angelo castel, to then reach the Lungotevere up to theTiber Island with return for the Circus Maximus at the 'Nando Martellini' stadium.
PINK OCTOBER
The ride will conclude the month of 'Rose October'traditionally linked to breast cancer awareness. The event will be open to all and aims to draw the attention of the population to the importance of sport and healthy eating for the prevention of breast cancer; give visibility to women who have already faced the diseaseand who live it with a positive and hopeful spirit; make known the treatment options at the Breast Unit o multidisciplinary breast centers; raise funds for research and breast cancer education; give visibility to the policies of the European Union on breast cancer.
THE PROMOTERS
The event is sponsored byUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, in collaboration with the Friends of the AssociationUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma Onlus and with the Representation in Italy of the European Commission. The operational organization is followed by the Breast Unit of the Campus Bio-Medico Polyclinic directed by teacher. Vittorio Altomare with the technical-organizational support of Europe Direct Rome Innovation and ASD CICLISMO LAZIO.
