Sunday 6 November 2022 – 17:16
ABU DHABI, November 6 / WAM / The activities of the first edition of the BAIC Abu Dhabi Festival 2022 will kick off tomorrow, Monday, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Head of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and will continue until the 13th of the same month, on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, in the space near the Nation Towers.
The festival is the latest initiative from the “BIK Abu Dhabi” platform, launched by His Highness in November 2021 to support the emirate’s goals and ambitions to become a leading destination for hosting global cycling events.
The Abu Dhabi Bike Festival, organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will host world cycling events, most notably the Urban Bicycle World Championship – Abu Dhabi 2022 – which will be held for the first time in the Middle East, from November 9 to 13 , Attracts elite urban cyclists from 33 countries, to compete in the BMX Flatland – BMX Park – Trails categories, to enrich the sports scene in Abu Dhabi and bring this sport closer to a wide audience of cycling enthusiasts and enthusiasts.
On November 12, the festival will see the organization of the first edition of the “Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo” community race, on a 150 km track that connects the starting point from the Bawabat Al Sharq Mall in Abu Dhabi to the arrival point on the cycle path in Al Ain, where amateurs of this sport compete. From both genders, prizes amounting to 2 million dirhams were shared equally, with the participation of the icon of the British world cyclist, Mark Cavendish.
The community of bicycle enthusiasts in Abu Dhabi prepares to participate in an open-to-all race along the Abu Dhabi Corniche on Sunday morning, November 13, as part of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s efforts to make sport a part of life daily for all segments of society.
For his part, His Excellency Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, thanked His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Head of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office , for its generous sponsorship of the upcoming festival, indicating that the festival is a major driver for the Emirate’s ambitions. Abu Dhabi, to be the leading global destination for cycling, as a sport, recreation and health, a means of transport sustainable, and a competitive sport for amateurs and professionals, with various types of competitions and competitions followed by millions of interested parties and audiences around the world.
Al-Awani welcomed elite runners from 33 countries participating in the Urban Cycling World Championships, which are held for the first time in the Middle East, indicating that hosting indicates the confidence of international sports federations and bodies in Abu Dhabi’s ability to provide impressive organization, noting that Abu Dhabi will have an appointment with An Exciting Week for All Bike Lovers.
He said: “The cycling community in the UAE in general, and Abu Dhabi in particular, will be on an appointment with the famous Gran Fondo, which stretches for a distance of 150 km, from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain, with a total 2 million dirhams prize money, as the race is part of the Abu Dhabi Bike Festival and its events, for a whole week.
He invited all segments of society to join the bike tour to be held along the Abu Dhabi Corniche on the morning of the festival’s closing day, which is part of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s efforts to make sport a part of life in all. everyday life.
For his part, Osama Al Shafar, Vice President of the International Federation and President of the Asian Cycling Confederation, said: “The BIK Abu Dhabi Festival is a valuable opportunity for cycling enthusiasts to closely follow the Urban Cycling World Championships and allows even the festival for participation in the BIK Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo Race, as well as a package of accompanying events provided by the fan zone, as well as a community tour open to the public, which will take place on the morning of the closing day of the Festival. “
Interestingly, tickets for the Urban Cycling World Championship – Abu Dhabi 2022 – are available on the website www.platinumlist.net at nominal prices and admission is free for under 16s and registrations are still open for the year. ” Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo Bike Race via the link www.bike .abudhabi / events.
Abdel Nasser Moneim / Amin Al-Double
