In a pleasant atmosphere, a cycling event was held today in the Municipality of Paralimni, in the presence and under the auspices of the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr. Yannis Karousos, in cooperation with the Paralimni High School and the Centre of Offer and Love Agios Christoforos, Paralimni (KEPA).
Today's event was an initiative of the Paralimni Gymnasium and the KEPA Paralimni, as part of actions taken to encourage the socialization of students after the difficult period due to the restrictive measures implemented to manage the pandemic.
Speaking at the start of the route, Mr Karousosos welcomed the organisation of this event which, among other things, promotes the use of bicycles as a safe and reliable option for citizens' travel. According to the Minister, the Government recognizes the value of integrating cycling into the daily lives of citizens as an alternative means of transport and healthy recreation, and to this end, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works is expanding and improving cycling infrastructure. In particular, said Mr. Karousos, in the free Famagusta District, 54.9 km of cycle paths have been created and, at the same time, the creation of an additional 19 km is underway.
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works congratulated the teachers and the Parents' Association of Paralimni Gymnasium, as well as the Mayors of Paralimni and Ayia Napa for organizing today's event, through which the students and other participants were given the opportunity to get to know the bicycle and its benefits and to have a pleasant time. He also thanked the members of KEPA Paralimni for their work and contribution to the local community. The proceeds from today's event will be donated for the needs of the students of Paralimni High School.
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