Sharjah: The 9th Sharjah International Cycling Tour, major international cycling event, is nearing its conclusion. Inaugurated last Friday in front of Sharjah Fort by Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler’s Office, the tour is set to end tomorrow.
This prestigious event has attracted 168 cyclists from 21 countries, competing over a challenging distance of 503 kilometers in five stages. Adding to the excitement, the tour features a local youth tour and a special run for differently-abled participants.
Today marks the fourth stage of the competition, covering a distance of 125.57 km. This leg started in front of Kalba University and will conclude at “She’s Park” in Khorfakan. The fifth and final stage is scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, at 11 am. It will span 95.08 km, starting from She’s Park and finishing at Sharjah Safari, Al Daed.
11 Streets will be affected today
In light of today’s stage, 11 streets across the UAE will be temporarily closed. Fujairah Police have announced the closures via Instagram, effective from 11.15 am to 12.30 pm on January 30, 2024. Residents have been advised to use alternative routes to avoid the following closed areas:
- Wadi May Road
- Ahfara Area
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed City Roundabout 1-2
- Near the Driving Institute
- Al Heyl Junction
- Sheikh Khalifa Street Junction
- From Yabsa Roundabout to the Yabsa Bypass Road
- Skamkam Roundabout
- Near the Port
- Al Soudah Street
- The Ring Road leading to Marbeh and Qidfa
About the Tour of Sharjah:
The Tour of Sharjah, initially known as the Sharjah International Cycling Tour, is part of the UCI Asia Tour. Rated 2.2 by the Union Cycliste Internationale from 2013 to 2015 and again since 2022, and 2.1 from 2016 to 2018, it holds a significant place in international cycling. The race took a three-year hiatus after 2018 but was revived in 2022. Roman Van Uden was the first winner in 2013, and the most recent 2023 winner was Adne Van Engelen. Remarkably, there have been no repeat winners in the tour’s history.
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