The Al Reef team took control of the first three centers of the Elite Bicycle Race Championship for the elite yesterday, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and organized by his Highness Procurement and Finance Office, with the participation of 100 riders of various nationalities from within The country, and the cyclists of the Gulf Cooperation Council states.
Ahmed Al Mansoori was able to obtain the first position, after he covered the race distance, which amounted to 127 km, in a time of 2.50.50 hours, and came in second place, his teammate in the same team, Jaber Al Mansoori, by a difference of four seconds, while Khaled Maouf came third with a time of 2.50.55 hours, Yusuf Mirza, the national team and Asian champion, came in ninth.
The Executive Chairman of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Office for Procurement and Finance, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Amir bin Juma Al Falasi, said: “The patronage and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum led the championship to achieve successes that increase the responsibility of the Supreme Organizing Committee To continue on the same path in all future races. ”
He added, “We are always looking for new things in every copy. Perhaps the fourth version has presented the new through the first experimental race for women, which singled out the category of female citizens who are not affiliated with clubs, and it is certain that the fifth version will be on a date with a new event, which we will work on. In the future. ”
He pointed out that «the Peace Championship in general is held to contribute to providing opportunities for friction at the highest level for riders to develop their level, which resulted in the development of their level, and this was clearly evident during the stages of the race, and the strength of competition that was raging between all, given the improved weather that encouraged "Those who are running to compete without any problems."
Al-Akkari: It became the most important Gulf championship
Kuwaiti rider Othman Al-Akkari described the Peace Championship race as one of the most important races held in the Gulf region in recent years. He said: “Within a few years, the Peace Championship managed to impose itself on the Gulf bicycle arena, and we saw a constellation of the best riders in The region is participating in the event, which contributes to the development of their level, especially since the race was held at an ideal time, if most of the elite participants are preparing for the Asian Road Championship.
He added: "The highlight of the race, along with the organizational aspect, was the tracks that were designated, in addition to the moderate wind speed that did not hinder the speed of the riders, which contributed to the strength of the competition, which lasted until the last breath."
Al-Mansoori: Mirza's experience led to achievement
Ahmed Youssef Al-Mansouri confirmed that: The Al-Reef team presented a high-level performance, in terms of the tactical aspect of the race, until we successfully controlled the first three positions.
Al-Mansouri said in press statements: "We were able to overcome the difficult stages that occurred in the race, especially in the stage where some riders fell, but with the experience of the team leader, Yusuf Mirza, we were able to overcome that stage to reach the finish line in the lead."
The Al Reef team's rider stressed that the competition was difficult, especially in light of the participation of distinguished riders from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and among the advanced positions in the race last year, which made everyone motivated to obtain the title in the presence of this constellation of riders ».