Dubai Ride 2023 - in pictures
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Dubai Ride is one of the flagship events of Dubai Fitness Challenge. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Dubai Ride takes place along Sheikh Zayed Road -
The community cycling event returns on November 24 this year -
Dubai Ride is a non-competitive event, one of the largest of its kind in the world -
The event is open to cyclists of all ages and abilities -
A cyclist performs a stunt on Sheikh Zayed Road during Dubai Ride 2023 -
The 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road was closed for a few hours -
Participants have a choice of two routes, 4km and 12km -
The family-friendly 4km stretch follows Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard -
The more strenuous 12km route takes place on Sheikh Zayed Road -
Riders can use any bike, as long as it is safe and roadworthy with working brakes -
Cyclists take part in the Dubai Ride 2023 -
All participants are encouraged to cycle at their own pace as they take in the sights -
A rider poses for pictures along Sheikh Zayed Road -
Riders gather at the break of dawn -
Both routes end at Dubai Mall at 8.30am, after which Sheikh Zayed Road reopens for motorists -
A participant at Dubai Ride -
Dubai Fitness Challenge was started in 2017 by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai -
The event aims to transform the emirate into one of the world's most active cities -
Participants dressed in costumes -
Cyclists take part in the Dubai Ride on Sheikh Zayed Road -
A family takes a selfie as they participate in Dubai Ride -
The busy Sheikh Zayed Road is rarely closed for motorists -
Riders were encouraged to cycle at their own pace -
A participant with the UAE flag -
Dubai Fitness Challenge is now in its seventh year and features free city-wide activities for everyone
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