Cycling
With the Dubai Tour done and dusted and Abu Dhabi Tour soon to start, avid cyclists can tackle the first of two challenges posed by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
The first asks fans of the sport to ride against the clock for a single lap of the Yas Marina Circuit. As the only official individual time trial (ITT) of the Abu Dhabi Tour, riders will be released in lines of three to five with a new set of riders behind them every 15 seconds. These riders must then ride as individuals with the option of completing up to three laps of the circuit – though only the fastest lap counts.
ITTs are considered “races of truth” since winning is dependent on each rider’s strength and endurance, not on help provided by team-mates or riders ahead. Starting sequences are based on known performances of finishing times in previous editions with most proficient cyclists last to start.
Awards are given based on age groups and overall completion of the fastest lap.
There is also a special incentive for contestants in these knockout races since the top 30 riders overall and top 5 age groups, male and female, will be granted access to the front row and pursue the pace car.
TIME: 21:00
PRICE: FREE
ORGANISERS: Abu Dhabi Sports Council
EMAIL: [email protected]
MORE INFO: abudhabitour.com
