The "Dubai Cycling Challenge" on Friday for families and fans of the sport
Sheikh Zayed Road ... an open path for cycling
The "challenge" provides an opportunity for families to participate and welcomes all age groups, starting from the age of five.
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The cycling challenge offers two paths to take off with the company of old and young family members or friends.
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The "Dubai Fitness Challenge" has extended an open and free invitation to cycling enthusiasts to participate in the first-of-its-kind Dubai Cycling Challenge, which will be held the morning of tomorrow, as Sheikh Zayed Road will be transformed into an open path for cycling.
The challenge offers all participants the possibility to choose between two tracks as desired.
The Dubai Cycling Challenge offers families the opportunity to participate in a four-kilometer trail that welcomes all ages, starting from the age of five.
The second open track extends 14 km, and welcomes cycling enthusiasts from the age of 13.
Participants can start on both tracks at their own pace, as well as at their preferred time.
People of determination can also participate in any of the two tracks, provided that they send their desire to participate by e-mail to the following address: ambassadors@linkviva.com.
a path
The four-kilometer family path departs from a place near the entrance to the "Dubai Mall" cinema car parks, and wraps around the "Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard" in the center of Dubai, where participants make a full course around Souk Al Bahar, the Dubai Fountain, and Burj Khalifa, before returning Finally, they reach the finish line.
Participants on the 14-kilometer route will drive along the main Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai World Trade Center and Al Safa Park, where the highway will be open in both directions for cyclists only.
The starting point for first-time participants will be determined based on the start time they choose.
Make a change
The Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, Saeed Hareb, said: “Based on the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai is working to provide modern tracks and lanes in various areas devoted to cycling, with the aim of Encouraging more members of society to adopt a culture of practicing this important sport to entertain themselves and maintain their health, as well as use the bicycle in daily commute.
The Dubai Fitness Challenge, a pioneering city-wide initiative, realizes this ambition by organizing the first session of the Dubai Cycling Challenge, which aims to make a change in the culture of individuals practicing sport in the long term, enhancing their health at the state level, as well as ensuring the preservation of Their activity.
A new achievement
The Executive Director of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Corporation, Ahmed Al Khaja, extended an invitation to all residents and visitors of the city to achieve a new achievement in the fitness march that they launched, and said: “Within the framework of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai , Dubai is on its way towards adopting international best practices and the necessary safety and security measures to develop an infrastructure suitable for cycling.
The Dubai Cycling Challenge this year represents an important step on the road to achieving this achievement, as well as celebrating the cycling activity that promotes a culture of participation and positivity in the community, raises public awareness of environmental sustainability, and also contributes effectively to raising the level of fitness and health of members of our community.
We, in turn, extend this invitation to everyone, and urge them to participate in this event, which will provide them with more moments of fun and activity, especially as it welcomes everyone and allows them to choose between two paths to embark on the challenge with the company of old and young family members or friends, and go through this experience, which we trust It will have positive long-term repercussions.
Environmentally friendly
“We are delighted to support the Dubai Cycling Challenge, as well as contribute to raising awareness about this sport in the UAE,” said Daniel van Oterdijk, Head of Corporate Communications at DP World.
Bicycles are an environmentally friendly way to facilitate touring in our beautiful city, and contribute to people of all ages adopting a healthier lifestyle.
We are especially looking forward to sponsoring the pathway for families and people of determination.
This event is a qualitative addition to Dubai, and another example that indicates our continuous endeavor and fruitful cooperation, which aims to enhance the health and fitness of community members. ”
Free parking
On the day of the event, free parking is available in various parts of the area.
The parking information will be sent to the participants before the event according to the chosen participation time.
Bicycles must be placed inside the car or hung from the back securely, to ensure smooth entry into the car parks.
Parking spaces have been allocated for people of determination at the "Swiss Al Murooj" hotel in the center of Dubai.
ready
The Dubai Cycling Challenge urges all those wishing to participate to prepare well for the challenge, as they must ensure that they are able to cycle a distance of no less than four kilometers, and bring their bikes with them, along with special helmets and masks.
Data must also be registered in advance to obtain approval to participate, via the event’s official website, www.dubairide.com.
The event includes a 4 km track for families and children from 5 years old, and another 14 km track for fans of this sport from 13 years old.
Participants in the family track take a full course around Souk Al Bahar, The Dubai Fountain, and Burj Khalifa.
The open path runs along the main Sheikh Zayed Road between Dubai Trade Center and Safa Park.
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