Participants compete among the most prominent landmarks of Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai Cycling Challenge kicks off November 5
Sheikh Zayed Road will be converted into an open cycling path.
From the source
In accordance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, to transform Dubai into a bicycle-friendly city, and to motivate members of society to compete and practice sports and make it a way of life, Dubai Tourism, in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council, announced ", about organizing the "Dubai Bicycle Challenge", on the fifth of next November, where Sheikh Zayed Road will turn into an open track for cycling, with the participation of thousands of fans of this sport, who will have a unique experience when they race between the most prominent and famous landmarks that characterize the city. Vibrant Dubai.
This challenge, which is sponsored by DB World Group, is an affirmation of Dubai's leading global position as the preferred place to live, the preferred destination for tourism in the world, and the first fitness city in the world.
For his part, Executive Director of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, Ahmed Al Khaja, said: “Last year, the Dubai Cycling Challenge recorded a historic moment when Sheikh Zayed Road was turned into an open track for bicycles for the first time, as His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, participated in the challenge, which witnessed a large participation of different nationalities and ages.
He added: "Continuous sports and physical activity in Dubai achieves the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which is to make the emirate a leading global destination in adopting best practices and ways of life, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, represented in transforming Dubai into an environmentally friendly city, and providing modern and safe tracks in all areas of Dubai, to encourage the practice of this sport, which is reflected in the happiness of society and its physical and mental health. He stressed that this year's challenge will continue its success, by inviting more cycling enthusiasts to participate in this event, enjoying the mild weather with family and friends, as well as watching the famous landmarks of Dubai while they ride their bicycles, with the aim of enhancing physical and mental health, and enhancing Dubai's position. Among the world's most active, healthy and happy cities.
For his part, the Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, Saeed Hareb, said: “We are pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of the (Dubai Bicycle Challenge), as the challenge is a microcosm of what Dubai represents, being a meeting place for different cultures of all nationalities around the world, and it contributes In promoting the culture of practicing sports by members of society in the long term, to improve their physical fitness and daily activity, in order to achieve the goals of the Dubai Sports Council in maintaining the health and happiness of all members of society.”
He pointed out the keenness of the Dubai Sports Council to launch qualitative initiatives that promote a culture of fitness and practice various types of sports activities anywhere, at any time, with family and friends.
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