Al-Balushi dominates the "amateur" title in the ladder championship
Mirza is a champion of professional mountain biking
The race was attended by 150 national cyclists.
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Youssef Mirza.
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UAE champion, Youssef Mirza, won the professional mountain bike race title yesterday as part of the fifth edition of the Ladder Cycling Championship, organized by the office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Procurement and Financing.
Mirza covered the race distance of 32 kilometers in a time of 1:05:57 hours, Majid Al Balushi came second, at 1:06:37 hours, and finished third, Muhammad Al Mansouri, at 1:09:24 hours.
Rashid Al Balushi won the first place in the amateur category, crossing the distance at a time of 1:06:37 hours, and Khaled Mayouf came in second place with a time of 1:09:51 hours, and Tariq Obaid finished third, at a time of 1:13:18 hours.
The race was attended by a wide range of national cyclists, who numbered 150, including 131 amateur and 19 professionals.
A statement issued by the organizing committee confirmed that the technical level of the race was high, as the participating cyclists showed high levels and amazing skills in dealing with the dunes and obstacles included in the 32 km race track in the Saih Al Salam area, which included the passage of the riders in the middle of the Al Marmoom Nature Reserve, which is The largest nature reserve in the world.
The statement stated: “The Organizing Committee, headed by the CEO of the Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Procurement and Finance, Omair bin Jumah Al Falasi, and membership of the Chairman of the Media Committee Majed Al Bastaki, Chairman of the Finance and Promotion Committee Rami Nabulsi, and Chairman of the Logistic Committee Muhammad Al Mousa, provided all The elements for the success of the event, including the "Peace Village", which is the integrated sports village that witnessed the starting and closing point, and included the corporate and participating teams' pavilions, in addition to the media studios. The race track was also designed to allow viewers in the village to follow the contestants as they passed by the village several times. ».
The race was attended by President of the Cycling Union, Mansour Bouasiba, who gave the start signal to the contestants at the starting line.
For his part, Amir Al Falasi raised his highest thanks to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for his directions to organize races and his generous sponsorship of the event and the participants, to motivate them to provide the best levels that confirm the status of sport in general in the country UAE, and cycling in particular.
Al Falasi said, in a press statement: “Cycling has become part of the daily life of the people of the state and those residing on its land, through the availability of safe paths and modern tracks for practicing all kinds of races and training, as well as spreading the culture of practicing sports as a daily lifestyle.”
Al Falasi also praised the performance of the participants, and expressed his admiration for the levels they presented, and the beautiful spirit of competition that emerged from the start of the race until reaching the finish line, so that the race would achieve its goals, and be an opportunity for fans of this type of bike, to develop their levels and have an unforgettable experience.
Mirza: The race was a big challenge for the participants
Mountain bike race champion, Youssef Mirza, confirmed that winning the title in the last meters reflects the strength of the competition he faced from the two duo: Rashid Al Balushi and Majid Al Balushi.
"The start of the race was the most difficult, and my first lap was tactical," he said, in a press statement after the coronation ceremony. "I managed to pass the first stage safely, which helped me to surpass the constellation of participating riders."
He added, "The numbers that the race ended on confirm that the speed rates were high, despite the path of the roads that were rugged and accompanied by long sandy tracks, which posed a difficult challenge for the participants. I enjoyed the experience, and all the participants enjoyed this distinctive race."
He continued, "The participation of a group of professional riders gave additional value to the race, and a gain for amateur riders to friction, and to benefit from their experiences in such races."
Youssef Mirza commended the patronage and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for the Ladder Cycling Championship, and his directions to launch this unique race in a wonderful and beautiful area, which shows how wonderful the desert nature is. By Emirates.
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