Multi-sport topic: Running/jogging, cycling and cricket

There you go, I'm in Malta!
But before we continue with more tedious burocracy-related topics, I just thought I'd post a more leisurely message here, 3-in-1 style!

- Can anybody suggest any nice places for running/jogging? I've seen quite a few people in the Ta'Qali area, although it doesn't look that appealing ... Sliema seafront promenade looks nice enough but crowded, and it's kinda far from where i'm living (Lija). Any other recommended areas?

- I know it's more or less tantamount to suicide here in Malta, but are there any cyclists on this board? Brought my bike, still have to put it back together, but would like to take it out for a spin. I'm not a member of the spandex/racing bike crew, but don't mind a decent ride.

- Any cricket fans out here? I thought i'd found the only former British colony where people don't play cricket - but it turns out there's a club in Marsa! I've never played cricket before, but it does seem ... interesting. Perhaps something for autumn ...