His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, directed the organization of the “Dubai Cycling Challenge” on Friday, November 13, on Sheikh Zayed Road and in the center of the most prominent Dubai landmarks such as Burj Khalifa, Dubai World Trade Center, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and Canal Dubai Waterpark, as part of the “Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020″.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council called on the Dubai community and the UAE in general to participate in this challenge, and His Highness said: “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has inspired us by his constant encouragement to practice sports to organize this type of events In which all members of society of all ages and at all levels of physical fitness can participate in it … the new challenge is in line with our vision to transform Dubai into a bike-friendly city … The goal is not competition, but to motivate society to exercise and make it a lifestyle … and I invite Everyone to share with me this new challenge so that our society is healthy, active and able to give. ”
All ages and fitness levels
The Dubai Cycling Challenge is the first event of its kind in Dubai and includes a family-friendly track for a distance of four kilometers, and another for a distance of 14 kilometers. Cyclists of all levels of fitness from the age of 5 years and above can participate in the first track around Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. The second lane is designed for cycling enthusiasts from the age of 13 and over, and runs through Downtown Dubai via Business Bay, Dubai Canal and Sheikh Zayed Road.
It will be the first time that Dubai’s residents and visitors can ride their bicycles on Sheikh Zayed Road, which has a 14-lane traffic lane, and enjoy this outdoor challenge. Those wishing to participate must use their bicycles and register via the website www.dubairide.com. Through which you can also view all the event details.
Speed will be determined along the route and monitored to ensure public health and safety for all, while ensuring that participants fully follow social distancing guidelines.
The Dubai Cares Foundation contributes to the “Dubai Cycling Challenge” by allowing participants to donate to support the national campaign “Education without interruption” to limit the repercussions of the new Corona virus on the educational process of children and youth in the UAE.
The Dubai Fitness Challenge is committed to providing a safe environment for everyone while practicing sports activities, and public health and safety remain among the most important priorities throughout the event. Individuals are advised to ensure that they adhere to all preventive measures issued by the Dubai government, including physical distancing measures, during participation.
Dubai Tourism will organize the Dubai Cycling Challenge in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council. The list of partners includes DP World, Emirates NBD, Etisalat and Mai Dubai, in addition to the Arab Radio Network, Daman, Emaar and Shield. The list of government sector partners includes: the Events Insurance Committee, the Dubai Health Authority, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, the Dubai Police, the Ministry of Education, and the Roads and Transport Authority.
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