2. Cycling.

3.  Apart from ordinary two-wheeled bicycles, cycling also includes riding unicycles, tricycles, quadracycles, and other similar human-powered vehicles.unicyclestricyclesquadracycleshuman-powered vehicles

4.  Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. Cycling is a very efficient and effective mode of transportation optimal for short to moderate distances. Bicycles provide numerous benefits compared to motor vehicles, including exercise, an alternative to the use of fossil fuels, no air or noise pollution, much reduced traffic congestion, easier parking, greater maneuverability, and access to both roads and paths. The advantages are at less financial cost to the user as well as society (negligible damage to roads, and less pavement required).fossil fuelsairnoise pollutiontraffic congestionpaths

7. 2011 LOCAL RACE / CALENDAR DATERace ParticularsDistance 6th FebruaryQormi - Pavi Circuit - Organised by Qormi C.C.10.5 km 13th February Zebbug By-PassZebbug By-Pass:Organised by Mosta AF Sign Studio C.C.100 km 20th FebruarySalina /Coast Road CircuitSalina /Coast Road Circuit -Organised by Team Greens40 km 6th MarchSt. Paul's By-Pass CircuitSt. Paul's By-Pass Circuit -Organised by Melita Pedal Power C.C.87 km 20th MarchNadur GozoNadur Gozo - Organised by Team Greens 3rd. July Coast Road Circuit Coast Road Circuit - Organised by Birkirkara S.J.20 km 7th AugustSanta Maria Sprints - Organised by Mosta AF Sign Studio C.C.Sprints 7th AprilTour ta' Malta - Salina/ Coast Road Circuit32 km 8th AprilTour ta' Malta - St. Martin/Ghajn Tuffieha Circuit100 km 9th AprilTour ta' Malta - Ta' Penellu Hill Climb85 kms 10th AprilTour ta’ Malta - Fun RideFun Ride 17th JulyKalkara “Devil take the hindmost” race for “Puttinu Cares” MCF/KLCLaps 24th AprilTa' Penellu Circuit Ta' Penellu Circuit - National Championship (1)40 km 8th MaySt. Martin/Ghajn Tuffieha Circuit St. Martin/Ghajn Tuffieha Circuit - National Championship (2)70 km 19th JuneMriehel By-Pass Mriehel By-Pass - National Championship (1)30 km 26th JuneSalina Circuit/Coast RoadSalina Circuit/Coast Road - National Championship (2)33 km 10th JulyZurrieq CircuitZurrieq Circuit - National Champioship (3)100 km 21st August Miziep Hill Climb Miziep Hill Climb - National Championship (3)2 km

8.  The races take place from Spring through to Autumn.  Professional races range from the multi-day "Grand Tour" stage races such as the Tour de France, ProfessionalGrand TourTour de France  Giro d'Italia and the Giro d'Italia  Vuelta a España to single day "Classics" such as the Vuelta a España  Ronde van Vlaanderen and Ronde van Vlaanderen  Milan – San Remo. The longest one-day road race sanctioned by Milan – San Remo  USA Cycling is Lotoja which covers the 206 miles (332 km) from Logan, USA CyclingLotoja  Utah to Jackson, Utah  Wyoming. Criteriums are races based on circuits typically less than a mile in length and sometimes run for a set time (60min, 90min, etc.) rather than a specific distance. WyomingCriteriums

9.  The physical exercise gained from cycling is generally linked with increased health and well-being.physical exercise  Cycling is a 'highly suitable activity‘.  Bicycles are often used by people seeking to improve their fitness and cardiovascular health. In this regard, cycling is especially helpful for those with arthritis of the lower limbs who are unable to pursue sports that cause impact to the knees and other joints. Since cycling can be used for the practical purpose of transportation, there can be less need for self- discipline to exercise.arthritis

10. TOUR DE FRANCE: Gilbert wins Stage 1 of 2011 Tour Gilbert wins Stage 1 of 2011 Tour Recent victory at the Clasica San SebastianClasica San Sebastian Won the Amstel Gold Race, 1 st in 2010 & 1 ST in 2011Amstel Gold Race Fleche-Wallonne, Liege-Bastogne-Liege - 1 st place Liege-Bastogne-Liege

11. Cycling By Justin-Clyde Bugeja 2012.