- Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of ATTDD & Department of Lands and Properties
- Ajman’s cycling race expands to 104 kilometres with full road closures and a dedicated 52 kilometres race for UAE Nationals
Ajman, UAE (January 23, 2017) - Now in its second year and held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of ATTDD & Department of Lands and Properties, the first-class cycling event has expanded to a 104km route with full road closures starting on the Ajman corniche and making its way across the Emirate.
New to 2017, a dedicated 52km UAE National Development Race open to UAE Nationals to encourage interest and participation in the cycling and sporting journey and position the UAE and in particular Ajman as a hub for cycling professionals and those new to the sport.
In addition, a 7km charity ride will take place at 4pm on the same day and is open to all cyclists, visitors and residents who want to enjoy the event and the beautiful scenery Ajman has to offer. The proceeds of the charity ride will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation, the charity partner.
Over 800 cyclists are expected to participate in the second Ride Ajman event, a significant increase on the first event, as popularity in the sport continues to grow in the UAE and facilities and events for cyclists keep getting stronger.
Included in the group of early morning cyclists and supporters will be Team Angel Wolf, sponsored by the Fairmont Ajman. The team will be taking part at this year’s Ride Ajman in order raise awareness children with disabilities.
The event will be followed by an awards ceremony and celebratory breakfast where a number of trophies and prizes will be presented for the top three spots for males and females in the 104km race, and top spot for male and females in the junior category for the same race. The top spot for male and female in the 52km UAE National Development race will also be rewarded and there will be a prize draw for those in the charity ride.
All cyclists and supporters can make use of a number of weekend room rates provided by the six sponsoring hotels to ensure the entire family enjoys a weekend in Ajman: Fairmont Ajman, Ajman Saray, Ramada Beach Hotel Ajman, Kempinski Hotel Ajman, The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah and The Ajman Palace. Please visit https://www.hopasports.com/event/ride-ajman-2017 for further details.
Speaking at the pre-event press conference, held at Fairmont Ajman this morning, His Excellency, Faisal Al Nuaimi, General Manager of ATDD, said: “We are continuously looking at innovative ways to promote Ajman as the ideal venue for sports as well as the perfect location for tourists from within the UAE and abroad. This is the second year we will be hosting this fantastic event with full support from the authorities and we will be building on last year’s success to offer a unique race for all cyclists.”
Speaking on the sponsorship of Ride Ajman, HE Mohamed Amiri, CEO, Ajman Bank commented: “It is with great honour that we announce our support for Ride Ajman once more, the event has truly made its mark on the UAE calendar. We are delighted to contribute to the growth of the emirate and we are truly behind Ajman’s Tourism initiatives in making the emirate a key destination for tourists and events. We look forward to continuing this partnership.”
Col. Khaled Al Nuaimi, Director of Traffic Department at Ajman Police said: “We are working closely with the organisers of Ride Ajman to avoid any disruptions for residents and tourists during the road closures. We encourage everyone to come out and support what will be another fantastic sporting event in Ajman.”
Col. Nasser Al Zari, spokesman for Ajman Civil Defence said: “Our main priority is the safety of all participants and spectators of Ride Ajman and we will ensure that the emergency and ambulance services are available to provide full support.”
Spokesperson for Group 32 said: “We strive to be a platform for national volunteer work that reflects the stature of the UAE as a civilized country and our wise leadership. The Group’s contribution in the field of volunteer work has been established in various means, in particular through supporting sports which attracts the interest and attention of youths across the UAE.”
For further information and to register, please visit: https://www.hopasports.com/event/ride-ajman-2017
For further information, please visit Ride Ajman Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RIDEAJMAN.