The 4th edition of the DP World Women’s Cycling Challenge is set to welcome some of the best women cyclists in the region to Al Qudra Cycle Track on Saturday 7th October 2023
The DP World Women’s Cycling Challenge is back for its 4th year, with some exciting new developments. It’s the region’s only cycle race dedicated to women and will take place Saturday 7th October on the Al Qudra cycling track inside the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.
The DP World Women’s Cycling Challenge is held under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Women’s Sports Committee, supported by the UAE Cycling Federation as well as all the leading cycling clubs and teams.
The Challenge will offer three distances: 70 KM, 40KM and a new distance of 15KM. The organizers state that the longer distances are for the more competitive riders, 70 KM for the elite, 40KM for recreation cyclists and the new shorter distance is for younger participants aged 15 to 24 years as well as an open category for novice and new riders. Participants can register either as individuals or teams. It will be a fun as well as competitive event with the routes taking riders through Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve on the dedicated cycle track.
Teams include, cycling clubs, sports teams, government entities, corporate organisations and education establishments.
All participants will receive beautifully made souvenir medals and the top 3 winners in each category will be presented with uniquely designed trophies will be awarded for top 3 winners all categories. There will also be amazing prizes and gifts to all participants from event sponsors and partners.
Another exciting development is the introduction of winners jerseys. As in international cycling competitions the organizers are launching a tradition of awarding jerseys to the DP World Womens Cycling challenge overall winners. The jerseys are in the colours of the UAE Flag and they will be presented following the awards and prize giving ceremony.
The event village will be bigger than ever and feature fun activities for the whole family, including lots of great gifts and give-aways as well as a healthy refreshment. A new and very popular addition will be the Pink Caravan bus that will offer breast cancer screening as well as information and advice.
The DP World Women’s Cycling Challenge is a hugely popular event and the day itself attracts a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters.
His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, said: “The DB World Women’s Cycling Race in Al Marmoom Reserve is a distinguished addition to the list of annual sporting events of the Dubai Sports Council, and contributes to achieving the diversity that we seek to achieve in a way that meets the needs of all segments of society from different backgrounds and Nationalities, especially the women’s category, as women’s sports receive great attention and constant sponsorship from the Council, which is keen to organize new and diverse sporting events throughout the year.”
Hareb added: “The race contributes to achieving the strategic goals of the Dubai Sports Council in empowering women, enhancing their practice of sports, and developing women’s talents in this integrated sport through launching specialized initiatives and programs and organizing ongoing competitions in various bicycle tracks that are spread throughout most areas of Dubai, most notably the Endurance Track.” In the Al Marmoom Reserve, which is located within the beautiful countryside and wilderness of Dubai with its charming nature, this event constitutes an important addition to women’s sports and a model of cooperation between the government and private sectors through the support of the Dubai Sports Council, the Emirates Cycling Federation, the cooperation of the organizing company, and DB World’s sponsorship of the event.”
Nabil Qayed, Executive Vice President Of Corporate Support At DP World GCC, Said:
“We are delighted to host the 4th edition of the DP World Women’s Cycling Challenge, which reflects our commitment to supporting women and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among our community. As a provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions across the world, we are passionate about connecting people through their shared love for sport and look forward to another successful edition of this event.”
Event Director Ruth Dickinson
‘Women cycling is hugely popular in the UAE and growing as a sport globally. As an activity, cycling is attracting more and more women, and in Dubai we have excellent facilities with easy access to first class cycle tracks, and this has encouraged more and more women to take up cycling competitively as well as socially. The DP World Women’s Cycling Challenge seeks to encourage women at every level of riding capability. Our new distance of 15KM will encourage younger riders and newcomers to the sport. We are delighted that Pink Caravan UAE will be bringing their bus as our aim is to encourage a healthy lifestyle and general wellness amongst women. We are looking forward to seeing women ride to compete, or cycle just for fun and enjoy a great morning in the beautiful Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.’
For more information and how to enter please go to the website: https://womenscycling.ae/
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