Recently the Maltese Cycling Federation organized its annual presentation dinner; it was primarily based on honoring all the cyclists who have achieved success during this past season in their respectful categories. The Mosta AF Sign Studio CC was also awarded with both the Elite Aggregate Cup, and as well the Overall Aggregate Cup. Also been awarded an appreciation Joe Bajada, Secretary General, Etienne Bonello, Technical Director, as well as to the Italian professional cyclist Valerio Agnoli that both were in any way responsible for the training camp held in Fiuggi last July.
Another appreciation was given to the seven year old boy Jake Vella for his inspiration, determination, as well as his dedication despite suffering from a rare condition called Rohhad.
Presentations were conducted by the Federation's General Secretary Joe Bajada, and were made by senior officials of the same Malta Cycling Federation, John Zammit, Joe Bajada and Daniel Borg Olivier, present clubs delegates and as well as special guests Valerio Agnoli and Hon. Clayton Bartolo who is the project coordinator of the new Federation: Agnoli - Malta Cycling Federation.
During the evening speeches were delivered by President John Zammit who gave a summary of last season. He also mentioned the international participation where the main target of the Federation must be to plan for a better future by investing within our youth cyclists, a project which the Federation has already started to invest in its limitations. He thanked all the club's delegates and officials, not only for their presence during this evening, but also for their cyclists participation, and as well as their cooperation when they were asked to do so. He paid tribute also to the Secretary General Joe Bajada, who has described him as a person without no limits in his job.
Valerio Agnoli said that this was a special occasion for him after the first experience abroad for the young cyclists group that he hosted in Fuiggi. He stressed the importance that everyone understand why this project was put into operation in which the goal is to have cyclists in the future to be able to compete successfully abroad. He said further details will be given in a few days when he returns again in our country. Agnoli said with satisfaction and collaboration with Member of Parliament Clayton Bartolo, he already held an important meeting with the Maltese Prime Minister, where it was explained a serious plan of how to develop this sport. He stressed that everyone should understand that from all this work depends the future of cycling in Malta.
Joe Bajada citing all those who participated in the training camp in Fuiggi will be given a souvenir and this further will stimulates other camps expected to continue to be made abroad. Bajada also mentioned as the Federation sought to give an appreciation of the most appropriate and warranted youngster Jake Vella, which undoubtedly is one of the cyclists who set an example in terms of inspiration, determination, and dedication. Joe Bajada said that Jake not only stole the hearts of the Maltese, but above all he serve as inspiration for many, where everyone admires in Jake that despite this condition, he still remains practicing sport and never give up.
Honors won individually
All winners in the Road Race Championship were:
Category Elite Male:
1. Christian Formosa The Cyclist 510 points
2. Maurice Formosa The Cyclist 495 points
3. Alexander Pettett Pro Action - Volata CT 470 points
Category Elite Female:
1. Marie Claire Aquilina Team Greens 600 points
2. Michelle Vella Wood Team Greens 485 points
3. Marion Pullicino Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 315 points
Category Juniors:
1. Isaac Spiteri The Cyclist 600 points
2. Gianluca Camilleri B'Kara St.Joseph SC 490 points
Category Masters 40+:
1. Malcolm Cachia The Cyclist 555 points
2. Ivan Zammit B'Kara St.Joseph SC 550 points
3. Mario Attard Team Greens 450 points
Category Masters 50+:
1. Mark Schembri Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 600 points
2. Steve Mifsud Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 505 points
3. Joseph Micallef The Cyclist 330 points
Category Boys U/16:
1. Sean Enriquez Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 550 points
2. Mika Zammit Agones SFC 330 points
3. Nikol Micallef Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 200 points
3. Malcolm Vassallo Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 200 points
Category Girls U/14:
1. Kristina Spiteri The Cyclist 600 points
2. Justine De Giorgio Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 525 points
3. Bettina Falzon Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 310 points
Category Boys U/14:
1. Matthew Galea Pirotta Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 600 points
2. Luke Joseph Camilleri Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 470 points
3. Nathan Zammit Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 435 points
All winners in the Time Trial Championship were:
Category Elite Male:
1. William Hili Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 575 points
2. Alexander Pettett Pro Action - Volata CT 510 points
3. Etienne Bonello Team Greens 455 points
Category Elite Female:
1. Marie Claire Aquilina Team Greens 600 points
2. Michelle Vella Wood Team Greens 505 points
3. Marion Pullicino Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 455 points
Category Juniors:
1. Isaac Spiteri The Cyclist 600 points
2. Gianluca Camilleri B'Kara St.Joseph SC 525 points
3. Nicholas Vella Agones SFC 155 points
Category Masters 40+:
1. Ivan Zammit B'Kara St.Joseph SC 575 points
2. Malcolm Cachia The Cyclist 480 points
3. Nicholas Schembri Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 385 points
Category Masters 50+:
1. Steve Mifsud Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 600 points
2. Joseph Micallef The Cyclist 175 points
3. Mark Schembri Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 175 points
Category Boys U/16:
1. Sean Enriquez Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 555 points
2. Michael Sean Darmanin Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 425 points
3. Malcolm Vassallo Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 355 points
Category Girls U/14:
1. Kristina Spiteri The Cyclist 600 points
2. Justine De Giorgio Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 350 points
3. Bettina Falzon Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 315 points
Category Boys U/14:
1. Matthew Galea Pirotta Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 600 points
2. Tristan Aquilina Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 525 points
3. Leon Aquilina Mosta AF Sign Studio CC 410 points
Club Honors
Club Overall Aggregate Cup: Mosta AF Sign Studio CC:18,650 points
Club Elite Aggregate Cup: Mosta AF Sign Studio CC: 3205 points