Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman, Chairman of Sharjah Ruler's Office, witnessed, Friday afternoon, the launch of the ninth Sharjah International Cycling Tour in its first stage, from in front of Sharjah Fort and Kalba Fort, a distance of 134.46 kilometers.
The race continues until next Wednesday, January 31, with 168 cyclists from 21 countries participating © WAM
Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman, Chairman of Sharjah Ruler's Office, witnessed, Friday afternoon, the launch of the ninth Sharjah International Cycling Tour in its first stage, from in front of Sharjah Fort and Kalba Fort, a distance of 134.46 kilometers.
All arrangements have been completed for the launch of the major international event, which will be held in 5 stages over a distance of 503 km and will be accompanied by a local youth tour and a special race for people with disabilities.
The race continues until next Wednesday, January 31, with 168 cyclists from 21 countries participating.
The second stage, "Sustainability", begins on Saturday, January 27, for a distance of 137.66 km, from Bee'ah Group to "Ajmal Makan" in Hamriyah. The third stage, from"Al Heera Beach", begins on Sunday, January 28, for a distance of 10.12 km, and begins and ends at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation.
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