Al Khaja: It confirms the commitment of the city’s residents and visitors to give special priority to their physical and mental health.

35,000 cyclists participate in the "Dubai Bicycle Challenge"

• The participants had a unique experience among the most prominent landmarks of the city of Dubai.

  Photography: Patrick Castillo and Mustafa Kassemi.

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The competitions of the third session of the "Dubai Bicycle Challenge", one of the activities of the "Dubai Fitness Challenge", yesterday attracted about 35,000 cyclists, sponsored by the "DB World" group, and in cooperation with the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, and was held on two different tracks that pass between the most prominent and famous Landmarks in Dubai.

The event is held under 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, highlighting it as one of the most active cities in the world, and a distinguished place for life, work and visit, with the participation of a record number of 34,897. A cyclist of different ages, citizens, residents and visitors, who had a unique experience among the most prominent and famous landmarks of the city on Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai, the most important of which are the Burj Khalifa, the Museum of the Future and the Dubai Water Canal.

The cyclists set out on two tracks: the first track on Sheikh Zayed Road, which is 12 km long, and stretched between the “Dubai World Trade Center” and “Safa Park,” passing over the Dubai Water Canal bridge, and the second family track with a length of four kilometers, around the “Sheikh Boulevard.” Mohammed bin Rashid", passing through some of the city's most famous landmarks including "The Dubai Mall", "Dubai Opera House", and "Burj Khalifa".

Ahmed Al Khaja, Executive Director of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, said: “The organization of the (Dubai Cycling Challenge) confirms the commitment of Dubai residents and visitors to give special priority to their physical and mental health.

I was pleased to be part of this unique community event, which brought together 34,897 cyclists of all ages and fitness levels. Together, we contributed to confirming Dubai's position in front of the whole world as an ideal destination for life, work and visit, as we continue our journey with the sixth edition of the (Dubai Fitness Challenge). Hoping for a healthier and happier future, I would like to invite every citizen, resident and visitor, government agencies, institutions and private companies, to join the (Challenge), to make Dubai the happiest, most active and healthy city in the world.

I would also like to thank the organizers, partners and everyone who contributed to the success of this wonderful event.”

For his part, Saeed Hareb, Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, said: “Thanks to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, the (Dubai Bicycle Challenge) reaffirmed Dubai’s commitment to promoting the physical and mental health of its residents and visitors. Providing the opportunity for every resident and visitor in the city to practice various sports and fitness activities, and to challenge themselves to reach more positive goals and adopt a more active lifestyle.

With 34,897 riders of all ages, nationalities and fitness levels participating, we know that the current and future generations are on the right track to a healthier and happier future.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped organize this event today, from the organizers, partners and participants.”

It is worth noting that the "Dubai Bicycle Challenge" is organized by the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai and the Dubai Sports Council, under the auspices of the "DB World" group, in cooperation with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), "Aviv Clinics" and "Fitbit". ), Emaar, and the official partners Emirates Airlines and Mai Dubai, and the media partner of the Arab Radio Network (ARN), while the list of government sector partners includes: Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, the Events Insurance Committee, and the Dubai Health Authority Dubai Police.

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