Dubai Cycling Challenge attracts 33,000 participants in its second cycle

Hamdan bin Mohammed: The demand for sporting events reflects a civilized image of Dubai society

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This morning (Friday) Sheikh Zayed Road turned into a huge cycling track in a distinctive scene during the second “Dubai Cycling Challenge” in its second session, which was sponsored by the “DB Weld” group, attracting 33,000 participants of different ages, levels of fitness and physical abilities. The challenge was organized on both the 14-kilometre open track and the 4-kilometre family track, as part of a unique sporting celebration that large numbers of families from Dubai residents and visitors were keen to participate in, accompanied by their sons and daughters of all ages.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, expressed his appreciation for the growing community awareness of the importance of practicing sports, which is translated through the great demand for sports events organized by Dubai and designed specifically to engage the public to encourage them to adopt sports as a method A more active and lively life, and thanked everyone who responded to His Highness’s invitation to participate in the second cycle of the Dubai Cycling Challenge, stressing that the large numbers that participated in the challenge reflect a civilized image of the conscious Dubai society keen to follow a healthy lifestyle model. Dubai spares no effort in providing all the necessary ingredients To consolidate it to ensure happiness and health for all members of society.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai praised the efforts of the organizers of the "Dubai Bicycle Challenge" for its good organization, as well as everyone who contributed to its success, while His Highness stressed the importance of the role the challenge plays, as one of the main events within the "Dubai Fitness Challenge", in making Dubai is one of the healthiest and happiest cities, and confirms its position as the best city for life and work in the world. His Highness renewed his invitation to citizens, residents and visitors of all age groups and fitness levels to participate in the activities of the fifth session of the “Dubai Fitness Challenge” to benefit from the activities held throughout the city, Improving everyone's fitness levels.

The volume of participation in the "Dubai Cycling Challenge" highlights the position it has reached in a record period as one of the most anticipated sporting events, within the Dubai Fitness Challenge, and since its distinctive launch last year, as it provides citizens, residents and visitors of Dubai with an unforgettable experience among the most prominent and famous landmarks of the city.

Professional and amateur cyclists aged 10 years and over set out on a 14-kilometre course from five starting points on Sheikh Zayed Road and the Financial Center, passing the most famous landmarks of the city, including the Museum of the Future, Downtown Dubai and Emirates Towers. ». The second track, with a distance of 4 km, is designated for families and children aged 5 years and over to ride their bicycles. As for the younger children, they were accompanied by their parents using the seats designated for them on the parents’ bikes, taking all safety precautions, as everyone enjoyed the most beautiful times and the stunning views of the Burj Khalifa, which was lit specifically for this occasion under the sponsorship of Emaar.

The schedule of activities for the fifth session of the "Dubai Fitness Challenge", which will be held from October 29 to November 27, includes a comprehensive and diverse group of sports activities and events with a focus on outdoor sports. All participants of all ages and fitness levels will be able to enjoy free sports activities in three fitness villages: Kite Beach, Expo 2020 Dubai, and Mushrif Park, in addition to 14 fitness centers located in Residential and commercial complexes scattered throughout the city, in addition to many distinctive sporting events, and more than 5,000 live and virtual sports classes. The "Dubai Run Challenge", which will be held on Sheikh Zayed Road on November 26, returns to provide an opportunity for families to participate alongside amateur and professional runners, where they can register to participate through the challenge website www.dubairun.com

It is noteworthy that the "Dubai Cycling Challenge" is organized by "Dubai Tourism" and "Dubai Sports Council", and is sponsored by DB World Group, in cooperation with "Aviv Clinics", Emaar, Emirates NBD, and official partners: Emirates Airlines , Mai Dubai, and Noon.

The list of government sector partners includes: Events Insurance Committee, Dubai Police, Roads and Transport Authority, and Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, in addition to the media partner of the Arab Radio Network (ARN), and the official partner of the fitness and entertainment application “STEPPI”.

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