20,000 motorcyclists arrive in Vale das Almas

Fran Rodriguez traveled more than 200 kilometers from Seville with his friend Juan Aguiar. “We came to enjoy the atmosphere and the music. We really like the brotherhood that exists here,” he said. morning PostFrancisco Garcia came from Serpa with a group of 13 people to “meet up with old friends,” classifying the gathering as a “local party” due to the strong friendships that had developed between the two-wheeled enthusiasts.

Rogerio Bacalhau, president of the Faro Chamber and also a motorcyclist, stresses the economic impact on restaurants, commerce and hotels. “If Faro is recognized worldwide, it owes a lot to the Motorcycle Club,” he said.

On the safety front, the mayor recalls that the most serious accidents in recent years have occurred outside the facility, and calls on motorcyclists to “not let themselves be carried away” by the “spirit of speed.”

The rescue service, centralized in the Faro hospital, includes 42 doctors and about 100 nurses, ambulance crews and Red Cross rescuers. José Amaro, the historical leader of the Moto Clube de Faro since 1982, announced that he will take up his post in November.