Mohammed Bin Rashid attends Ruler’s Court Elite Men’s Cycling Race

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the 193km Ruler’s Court Elite Men’s Cycling Race, which began at the historic Al Fahidi district on Sunday.

The race formed as part of the Al Salam Cycling Championship — the largest community cycling race globally in terms of diversity and prize value.

Iconic landmarks of Dubai

After passing through Dubai’s most iconic landmarks, including the Old Dubai Customs Building, Ministry of Defence, Dubai Creek, Al Seef Street, Creek Park, Dubai Frame, Za’abeel Park, Future Street, Dubai World Trade Centre, Emirates Towers, Museum of the Future and Za’abeel Palace, the race concluded at the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve.

Matevz Govekar from the Shabab Al Ahli Umniah Cycling Team claimed first place in the individual category, followed by Tim Wellens from the MyWhoosh Cycling Team in second place, and Abdulla Jassim from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Cycling Team 1 in third place.

In the team category, the Shabab Al Ahli Umniah team was placed first, followed by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in second place, and the MyWhoosh Cycling Team in third place.

Tariq Al Blooshi from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Cycling Team 2 won the over-40s category.

Omair Bin Jumaa Al Falasi, Director-General of the Private Office of the Ruler of Dubai, and Essa Al Mutaiwee, Deputy Director General of The Ruler’s Court, crowned the winners at the end of the race.

Adopting healthier lifestyle

Al Falasi highlighted the championship’s role in educating future generations about Dubai’s rich heritage, history, and the visionary leadership that has propelled the city to global prominence. Al Falasi also emphasised the championship’s role in encouraging the community to adopt healthier, more active, and happier lifestyles.

The ninth edition of the Al Salam Cycling Championship, began in December with the Sword of Honour Race, dedicated to Emirati amateur cyclists, will continue with the Desert Race on February 9, followed by the Women’s Race on February 16.