Several dozen cycling fans join a collective ride in Caracas organized by Venezuelan BMX Olympic medalist Daniel Dhers. "I expected there would be 50 people, but in the end, I think there were about 200," says the BMX champion. "That shows that in Venezuela, people are interested in doing sports, even at this time of the year," he adds. "I would love for kids to learn about bicycles, for Venezuelans to have a bicycle from a young age. I mean, it's a thousand times better than a cellphone," says musician Ines Bravo who participated in the ride. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES