54th cycling race through Serbia starts

POZAREVAC - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic announced the start of the 54th cycling race through Serbia in Pozarevac on Thursday, noting that the competition under the slogan "Along the paths of freedom of our ancestors" offers an opportunity to learn more about the tradition of the Serbian army, which made a significant contribution to the Allies' victory in World War One.

The race through Serbia, held on Thursday for the 52nd time after World War Two, is one of the best European races in its category, Nikolic said.

Nikolic, who is the patron of the race, commended the organizers for the success of bringing together participants from 16 countries.

Mayor of Pozarevac Miomir Ilic said that he is impressed with the number of internationally renowned cyclists who came to the city.

The participants of this year's race come from Austria, Germany, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Turkey, Russia, Poland, France, Romania, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, Hungary, Macedonia, Great Britain, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia.

Photo Tanjug, R. Prelic