"Dubai Cycling Challenge" attracts 33,000 participants in its second session
Hamdan bin Mohammed: The high demand for events reflects societal awareness of the importance of adopting sports as a way of life
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Yesterday morning, Sheikh Zayed Road turned into a huge cycle path, in a distinctive scene during the second session of the Dubai Bicycle Challenge, which was sponsored by the "DB Weld" group, attracting 32,750 participants of different ages, levels of fitness and physical abilities. The challenge was organized on both the 14-kilometre open track and the four-kilometre family track, as part of a unique sporting celebration, in which large numbers of families from Dubai residents and visitors were keen to participate, 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 societal awareness of the importance of practicing sports, which is translated through the great demand for sports events organized by Dubai, and are designed specifically to engage the public, to encourage them to adopt Practicing sports as a more active and lively lifestyle, and thanking everyone who responded to His Highness’s invitation to participate in the “Dubai Cycling Challenge” in its second session, stressing that the large numbers that participated in the challenge reflect a civilized image of the conscious Dubai society, which is keen to follow a healthy lifestyle, not Dubai spares no effort in providing all the ingredients necessary for its consolidation, in a way that guarantees 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. and improving the fitness levels of all.
The volume of participation in the "Dubai Bicycle 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 allows citizens, residents and visitors of Dubai to have an unforgettable experience among the most prominent and famous landmarks City.
Professional and amateur cyclists, aged 10 years and over, set out on a 14-kilometre course of five points, beginning on Sheikh Zayed Road and the Financial Center, passing the most famous landmarks of the city, including the Museum of the Future and Downtown Dubai. and Emirates Towers.
The second track, with a distance of four kilometers, was designated for families and children aged five 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 take place between October 29 and 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 within three fitness villages in Kite Beach, Expo 2020 Dubai and Mushrif Park, in addition to 14 existing fitness centers. 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", scheduled to be held on Sheikh Zayed Road on November 26, returns to provide the opportunity for families to participate alongside amateur and professional runners, where registration can be made 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”.
• Sheikh Zayed Road turns into an open bike path as part of the "Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021".
Extensive community participation of all ages and fitness levels in a unique sporting celebration.
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