 FIAB's 12th National Cycling Rally
"Under
a flight of pink flamingos"
Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy - June 17-20, 1999
FIAB's 12th annual
cycling rally includes four days of cycling along
southern Sardinia's sandy coastal beaches and high cliffs
made precious by a sea of crystal clear water. But
not just beaches! This trip also lets participants
discover some of the area's ancient centers and along the
dikes of the wetlands of Molentargius and Santa Gilla
surrounding the island's capital town of Cagliari.
Participants will be able to choose between routes based
on different levels of ability often taking cyclists
under the curious watch of migrating flamingos that have
made Cagliari their transitory home for many years. The
itineraries are on both paved and unpaved roads, with
some unavoidable uphill climbs.
Very briefly we present the activities scheduled for this
four day long rally:
Thursday,
June 17: In the
afternoon, rally participants will meet in Piazza
Giovanni XXIII, situated in the city's center, to be
greeted by Cagliari's authorities. After which cyclists
will be introduced to the city with a tour of the
historical area.
Friday,
18 June:
After traversing the wetlands of
Molentargius cyclists will bike a panoramic route along
the area's south eastern coast, stopping for a calming
swim on the beaches of the special beauty (Capitana,
Geremeas, Solanas, Villasimius).
Saturday,
19 June:
Using the local train system to
Iglesias cyclists will bike to the island's western side
by passing through the centers of Fluminimaggiore,
Buggeru and Masera to Nebida, an area of particular
beauty and historical interest located by the sea.
Sunday,
20 June: Cyclists
will bike along Santa Gilla's dikes to the center of
Assemini, Elmas and Sestu.
Bicycles are
required to be in good condition and cyclists are advised
to have the tools necessary to make small repairs. Helmet
use is also advised.
For organizational
purposes rally participation is limited. For
reservations and/or receive more information concerning
lodging or anything else not covered here-in please call
or write: Associazione "Cittą Ciclabile ONLUS"
Via Goldoni, 68
I-09100 Cagliari Italy
Tel: +39-070-488780
Email: cittaciclabile@hotmail.com
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