The 5 type of bikes to get you cycling

For Women Racers: Aimed at female cyclists – amateur and professional – the Specialized Amira ladies' road bike has a carbon-fibre frame, making it lightweight. From Dh9,500, Yas Cycles, Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi, www.yascycles.com.

For the Desert: The Specialized Fatboy is ideal for riding on sand dunes. It's aimed at all levels and is great fun for the whole family. Costs Dh8,995, Yas Cycles.

For the Kids: Get youngsters into cycling with the Silverback Spyke 16 Sport children's mountain bike. It has a lightweight alloy frame and is easily adjusted to allow for growth. Costs Dh1,299, Go Sport.

For the Adventurer: Hit the mountain trails on the lightweight Giant Revel 29er 2. The recreational off-roader has 29-inch wheels. Costs Dh2,499, Go Sport, Yas Mall, 02 565 0812, The Dubai Mall, 04 325 3595, and most major malls in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

For Exploration: The fat tyres on the Silverback Scoop Fatty allow you to ride over everything – from sand and rocks to snow – in relative comfort. Costs Dh6,999, Go Sport.

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It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

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