Over 500 cyclists take to the streets in Ajman

By Angel Chan

Ride Ajman 2019

AJMAN 7 April 2019: More than 500 cyclists taking part in the fourth annual cycling event of Ajman organised by the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD).

Starting and finishing on Al Zorah, Marina 1 cyclists took on either 115km route or took part in the 58km race. Cyclists were cheered on by friends, family and Ajman residents as they sped off heading to Al Tallah Camel Racecourse and made their way through the centre of Ajman. With over Dh30,000 in cash to be won the competition was fierce.

Gusev Vladimir from won the male 19-49 category in the open 115km Race and Samah Khaled won the female 19-49 category. The junior title was awarded to Alexander Sherwin. Malcom Smith won the senior male category and Dee Boys won the senior female category. All winners took home Dh3,000 each in prize money and further prizes were awarded for second and third place in the same categories.

Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, ATDD Director General, said: “This morning’s event was another great success, now in its fourth year, Ride Ajman is a key event in the ATDD calendar and we’re delighted to showcase beautiful Ajman to so many cyclists and visitors from across the UAE. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back again next year.”

Francis Desjardins, General Manager of Fairmont Ajman, said: “We are very pleased to see Ajman vibrant with energy this morning with the participation of many athletes and cyclists. We will continue our journey to promote the emirate as a sports and fitness destination and will always be at the forefront of these significant initiatives.”

Gusev Vladimir won the 115km Open Category male race; Samah Khaled won the 115km Open Category female race. Ahmed Almarri won the 115km UAE National race