NEWS

Gathering motorcyclists from 30
countries
2000 drivers and co-drivers from around 30 countries from all over
the world are expected at the 64th FIM Rally, held in Zaton, near
Zadar, from May 25th to May 30th. During their five-day stay, the
motorcyclists will take a tour of the natural, cultural and historical
sites of the City of Zadar and the region. They will visit the salt
pans in Nin, the Plitvice Lakes national park and the Cerovac caves.
In the historical City of Zadar, they will visit the ‘Gold and Silver
of Zadar’ Museum, the Zadar Historical Museum, the Church
of St Simon and the St Anastasia Cathedral. The visitors will also
take a tour of the islands Dugi Otok and Ugljan. FIM (Federation
International de Motocyclisme) is an international motorcyclist organization.
It is also dedicated to organizing the global tourist activities
of motorcyclists. The federation was founded in 1904, and its
headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. Around 100 countries
from the entire world are involved in the work of FIM. Entire families
take part in FIM’s activities, from children travelling with their
parents to senior members. FIM Rally 2009 is organized by the tourism
committee of the Croatian Motorcyclist Union. At the event,
a new map of Croatia will be promoted, published by the ADAC
automobile club and the European Motorcyclist Union (UEM), in
collaboration with the Croatian National Tourist Board. This event
provides a great opportunity to promote Croatia, its natural beauty
and its tourist offer.