On Saturday, professional cycling team Eolo-Kometa, as well as Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso from Italy were in Gozo.

The Gozo Cycling Club said that VisitMalta had invited all Gozitan cyclists to join them from Mgarr as well as a meet and greet at Ta’ Pinu.

Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri was at Ta’ Pinu to meet them. He said that these cyclists are over on the Maltese Islands for a training camp where they were sharing their experience with Gozitan cyclists.

Eolo-Kometa Cycling Team reached a sponsorship agreement with VisitMalta in March this year.

At that time, Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Clayton Bartolo., said that “by way of this alliance, the Maltese Islands will immensely benefit from incremental promotion as well as cements its position further as the ideal destination for cycling enthusiasts.”

“The team will over the next years be visiting our country to experience first-hand the splendour of our Islands as professional cyclists and visitors alike. From a sports perspective it is a pleasure to confirm that by way of this agreement exciting opportunities will be created for young Maltese cyclists to possibly join the Youth Team according to their age and ability. This historical milestone, which is a first for any European country will most certainly generate excellent results in terms of tourism inflows as well as ascertain Malta’s status as the destination of choice.”

Photo: Clint Camilleri Facebook

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