The Dubai Cycling Challenge, the biggest event for cycling enthusiasts and professionals in the city, sponsored by DB World Group, returns for its fourth session, with thousands of fans of the sport participating, on Sunday, November 12.

The Dubai Cycling Challenge is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the Dubai Fitness Challenge, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. In 2017, it aims to make Dubai one of the most active cities in the world. Last year’s edition of the cycling challenge saw 34,897 cyclists commit to exercise for 30 minutes a day for 30 consecutive days as part of the “Dubai Fitness Challenge”.

During the challenge, Sheikh Zayed Road, one of Dubai’s most important thoroughfares, will be transformed into a major route for cycling, allowing families as well as amateur and professional riders, with the support of the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority. , regardless of their cycling experience or level, for their fitness, an exceptional opportunity to explore a group of the city’s most important landmarks.

The challenge will offer two tracks suitable for all levels, with the 12-kilometre Sheikh Zayed Road route from Dubai World Trade Center to Al Safa Park along the Dubai Canal suitable for the most experienced riders. The bridge with its unique view. The route includes five different starting points, namely: Museum Al Mustaqbal, Satwa Area, Coca-Cola Arena, Business Bay and DIFC Lower Road. As for the second route, it is the family route and it is four kilometers long through the city center including Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard and its main landmarks such as “Dubai Mall,” “Dubai Opera” and “Burj Khalifa”. .” This route starts from “Dubai Mall”.

A worthy society

For his part, Ahmed Al Ghazah, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Corporation, said: “The Dubai Cycling Challenge, sponsored by (DB World), has become a flagship event within the Dubai Fitness Challenge activities. The city’s unwavering commitment to health and fitness. The challenge in 2022, It saw the highest level of participation to date. For the fourth year in a row, cyclists from the UAE and around the world will participate to contribute to the goal of a healthy, happy society and cement the Emirate of Dubai’s status as the best city in the world to live, work and visit.

An upcoming event

Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council said: The Dubai Cycling Challenge presented by Dubai Cycling Challenge (DB World) is considered one of the most popular annual events in the Dubai Fitness Challenge. And various nationalities at the level of individuals and families also look forward to this event.” They can be a part of this event, live the most beautiful moments and document their participation with pictures that travel to all parts of the world. A healthy, active and happy lifestyle for all who live on this good earth with them.”

He added: “Once again, Sheikh Zayed Road will become an iconic route where the world’s greatest cyclists will gather, decision-makers, sports and arts stars and different sections of society will live side by side. An experience that repeats itself year after year and gets audiences year after year.”

He concluded: “The world-class sports infrastructure enjoyed by Dubai has contributed to encouraging all members of the community to practice daily physical activity, with a wide range of facilities, installations and tracks, and organizing a range of sporting activities suitable for all ages and abilities. , which achieves Dubai Fitness Challenge goals.

An exceptional experience

In turn, Danny van Otterdijk, Head of Communications, Corporate Communications, DP World Group, said: “We at DP World Group are delighted to once again be a sponsor of the Dubai Cycling Challenge, this exceptional initiative is a huge undertaking. Part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. It allows the public to have unique experiences by riding their bikes on the famous Sheikh Zayed Road. DB World Group is proud of its continued contribution to supporting this exceptional and influential social event.