” “A group of Portuguese servicemen will cover 2,800 km by bike from Fatima to the Vatican to meet Benedict XVI. The event, announced by the Portuguese Catholic agency "Ecclesia", was already accomplished in 2000 by 6 servicemen. This time, the ride officially started on May 13th in Fatima and, after the first 150 km-long stage, the cyclists were already in the Spanish province of Burgos. The topic of the pilgrimage is "Cycling with Mary, we will be the builders of peace". The group is composed of 12 cyclists, 3 drivers, 1 masseur and 4 cars. At the end of the race, the pilgrims will attend the general audience with Benedict XVI on May 31st.” “
