President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca today launched the President’s Bike Ride that will be held on October 26.
Motorcycle and bike riders aged 16 and over will be asked to donate €10 in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund.
Ms Coleiro Preca said the bike ride will also serve as an educational campaign about road safety for motorcycle and bike riders.
Referring to recent statistics, she said during the past four years the number of bike riders that were hurt on the road doubled. Meanwhile, in the past ten years the incidence of cancer doubled as well and the MCCF needed to grow to be able to support those in need.
The bike ride will start off from San Anton Palace, going to St George's Square, Valletta and on to Ta' Qali. Motorcyclists will also leave from San Anton heading for the South of Malta before ending in Ta' Qali.
A display of motorcycles and BMX will be held at Ta' Qali. Further details are available on 21 226 226 or on www.mccf.org.mt