Saudi women's cycling team take to the streets of Jeddah - in pictures

The group embarked on a tour of the city to mark International Women's Day on March 8

Cycling is one of Saudi Arabia's fasting growing women's sports. Since 2013, when the kingdom permitted women and girls to ride, cycling has become a part of the national health regime and a contributor to the country's Vision 2030 health goals. In 2017, dozens of women took part in a 10-kilometre race in the Red Sea City of Jeddah to celebrate World Health Day. In 2019, the Brave cyclist team was formed with the goal of normalising the sport for women. This year, it organised a tour ahead of International Women's Day on Monday. Here, cyclist Maya Jambi rides her bike past the Corniche Mosque in Jeddah. AP

Cycling is one of Saudi Arabia's fasting growing women's sports. Since 2013, when the kingdom permitted women and girls to ride, cycling has become a part of the national health regime and a contributor to the country's Vision 2030 health goals. In 2017, dozens of women took part in a 10-kilometre race in the Red Sea City of Jeddah to celebrate World Health Day. In 2019, the Brave cyclist team was formed with the goal of normalising the sport for women. This year, it organised a tour ahead of International Women's Day on Monday. Here, cyclist Maya Jambi rides her bike past the Corniche Mosque in Jeddah. AP

Mar 07, 2021

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