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Cycling in Malta : ウィキペディア英語版 | Cycling in Malta
The popularity of Cycling in Malta as a sport, a means of commuting and of exploring the island of Malta is on the increase. In recent years, the Maltese authorities, most notably the Malta Transport Authority, have worked hard to make this activity more accessible and safer . Thanks also to some pioneering enterprises in this area,〔() Malta By Bike – http://www.maltabybike.com - Retrieved 4 Feb 2011〕 cycling is becoming a viable alternative to private cars for travel in the island. ==History== Cycling is firmly ingrained in Maltese cultural heritage . As you would expect in an island whose official religion is Roman Catholic and where an estimated 95 percent profess to belong to this religion,〔() US Department of State, http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90188.htm - Retrieved 4 Feb 2011〕 cycling also features prominently in religious celebrations. Most notably, the village feast of Zabbar, which is held annually on the first Sunday after the 8 September, features a motorcycle and bicycle pilgrimage each starting from Mosta and Rabat respectively. This is because the Zabbar church is dedicated to “Our Lady of Grace,” (Madonna tal-Grazzja) who is also the patron of cyclists.〔() Zabbar Local Council, http://www.freewebs.com/zabbar/ - Retrieved 4 Feb 2011〕
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