Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai and Vice-President and also Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, took time off yesterday (31 Jan) to watch the fourth edition of the Dubai Cycling Tour.

The Dubai Cycling Tour kicked off from the Dubai International Marine Club, which was watched by Shaikh Mohammad, while the cyclists made their way around the city through King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Road and Shaikh Zayed Roads, before finishing at the Atlantis on the Palm Jumeirah.

The tour is organized by the Dubai Sports Council it is a 181km route, which involves 128 racers representing 16 professional teams from across the world.

While watching the cycling tour, the PM and VP of UAE and the ruler of Dubai, expressed his admiration and encouragement for such athletic competitions that will enable athletes from the nation to participate alongside professional athletes from around the world.

He said, such competitions would enable the country’s youth to make direct contact with their international counterparts and exchange experiences to sharpen their physical and mental skills.

The Dubai Tour will continue till 4th of February this year.

Today’s route consists of 187km that starts at Dubai International Marine Sports Club, passing through Al Khail Street, and on to Emirates Road into Sharjah, and all the way to Ras Al Khaimah.

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