The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies and Hazon Organization hold the 6th annual bicycle ride from Jerusalem to Eilat, themed "Riding together for cooperation and for the environment". A group of 150 Israel-supporters from abroad (mainly from the U.S.A) will ride together for 7 days, covering a distance of about 450 km. En-route education program will focus on various subjects that are related to environmental protection and regional cooperation. All the funds that will be raised during the ride shall be addressed to projects in the fields of environmental education (scholarships) and environmental protection activity in Israel.