Ceremonial Road was the venue for the fourth leg of the Royal Air Maroc cycling league.
The very popular individual time trial race, sponsored by Rasen Adventure Store, saw around 100 participants battling with the strong north winds.
Time trial length of 37km for stronger categories is easily comparable with the distances professional riders do in some of the biggest races in the world.
The Men’s A category was dominated by a very successful triathlete rider Aday Alvarez with an average speed of 42km/h. Alvarez is one of the favourites for the upcoming Doha Triathlon on January 20. Marouane Znagui took the lead of the League sharing the same number of points as young and very talented Qatar national team rider Farhan Farizi.
In the Women’s A category, Isora Sosa Caballero extended her lead in the RAM league standings with yet another victory. She is also one of the favourites for Doha Triathlon.
The Men’s B category was won by Oliver Tindall, who also won the last time trial in Lusail. However, the league leader is Nehad Kadry.
Women B had to do one lap of 18.5km. Caroline Van Aatrijk won the race with significant gap. Ana Jarque is the league leader.
Ahmad al-Subaey is a serial winner in Men C category. He won all the races except the first one in Al Thakhira. The result has meant that Abdulaziz al-Mohannadi retains the overall lead for now.
The fifth edition of the Royal Air Maroc League, organised by Qatar Cycling Federation, Qatar Chain Reaction with support of Qatar Cyclists, will take place in Dukhan on Friday.

RESULTS
MEN A
1. Aday Álvarez Diez De Ulzurrun (Carbon Wheels Racing) 52:58.4
2. Richard Allison (Loft) +1:30.9
3. Derek Brady (Rasen Velostar) +1:58.6
WOMEN A
1. Isora Sosa Caballero (Carbon Wheels Racing) 1h01:24.0
2. Meghann Cleary (Nplus1endurance) +1:06.7
3. Julie Melville (Carbon Wheels Racing) +1:55.5
MEN B
1. Oliver Tindall 57:24.4
2. Davy Muller (Carbon Wheels Racing) +1:48.1
3. Nehad Kadry +3:03.2
WOMEN B
1. Caroline Van Aartrijk (Qatar Sandstormers) 36:43.9
2. Geraldine Diaz +1:34.5
3. Bettina Zabat (Pinoy Roadies Qatar) +2:46.2
MEN C
1. Ahmad al-Subaey (Losail Team) 29:34.5
2. John Hancock (Rasen Velostar) +1:23.6
3. Alex Hogan (None) +2:07.7