Majid and Khuloud shine in Masfout Mountain Bike Challenge

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) in collaboration with Al Qudra Sports Management organized Masfout Mountain Bike Challenge at Masfout mountains on Friday, which witnessed a participation of hundreds of cyclists.

The race was held as a part of the community races launched by Ajman Tourism to reinforce Ajman’s position as a prominent sports and tourist destination, locally and internationally. Majid Al Balushi came in the first place in the Emirati- men category of 28 km, Khuloud Al Dhaheri in Emirati- women, Michael Bang in the open category- men, and Ivana Kolaric in the open category-women.

Majid Snake came in the first place in the Emirati- men category of 14 km, Joemar Josol in the open category- men, and Rachel D D Sotto the open category-women along with the distribution of prizes worth Dhs12,000.

The upcoming community races also include Ajman Time Trial Challenge (10 km) that will take place at Al Zorah on Friday, Dec.4 and aims to attract 120 competitors. Further, the second edition of Amina Hospitals Half Marathon- Ajman (21.1 km) will be held on Friday, Dec.25 at Al Zorah that is expected to attract around 400 participants.

All community races are being hosted by keeping precautionary and safety measures in place.