Dukhan Road Cycling Race sees 100 riders take part in 3 categories

The Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation (QCTF) organised the Dukhan Road Cycling Race, which featured exciting competitions with nearly 100 male and female participants from various age groups and categories. The race was held in the Dukhan area, one of the prominent locations for cycling races due to its wide roads and distance from traffic congestion.The cyclists competed in three different categories: the first category for a distance of 109 kilometres, the second category for a distance of 77 kilometres, and the third category for a distance of 51 kilometres. The participants faced challenges across varied routes, amid an atmosphere full of enthusiasm and excitement.The race began at 7:00am and was characterised by multiple challenges in terrain and distance, providing the participants with an opportunity to showcase their high-level cycling skills.The first category saw fierce competition among the top cyclists, with Abdullah Masoomi from the Al Adham team winning first place with a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes, and 17 seconds.The second category witnessed a large number of participants from various age groups, making it the most populous category, with Aziz Hadhaji, a member of the Al Adham team, taking first place with a time of 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 7 seconds.The third category, which attracted many young women and men eager to prove their abilities in the sport, saw Jared Navarro from the Doha Cycling Team claim first place with a time of 1 hour and 30 minutes.In a statement, the President of QCTF, Engineer Abdulaziz Saud al-Tamimi, praised the great success of the race and the large number of participants. He emphasised that the Dukhan Race provides an excellent opportunity to integrate youth and junior national team members into competitive categories and to organise cycling races in areas outside the Qatari capital, Doha.He also highlighted the importance of promoting sports culture in general.He said: "We are very proud of the large participation in the Dukhan Race. The race was distinguished by the participation of different age groups, and through this event, we aim to support and develop cycling in Qatar and attract more participants.”He continued: "The wonderful atmosphere and perfect weather contributed to the success of the event."We believe that these races will contribute to further development of cycling in Qatar.”