The cyclist groups of the region in the three islands warmly welcomed this initiative and actively participated in the informative sessions that also took place. Furthermore, representatives of the ICT project and the Eurovelo network held meetings with the mayors of the islands.
Giorgos Farfaras from ICT project partner ANTIGONE, presented the potentials of cycling tourism as well as the importance of the existence of quality services along the new European cycling route of Eurovelo. He gave information on the creation of "Cyclists Welcome Hellas" cycling friendly service network presenting the criteria of participation for accommodation and food services that are interested to participate in the network.
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Related Facebook page on the Iron Curtain Trail operated by MEP Michael Cramer covering both northern and southern sections of the ICT route