You don’t need to be a world-class athlete to get involved in the Abu Dhabi Tour cycling event. A new challenge is inviting cyclists from across the UAE to go head-to-head against the clock to complete a lap of Yas Marina Circuit and win prizes in the process.
The Abu Dhabi Tour Challenge will be held as part of TrainYas on October 11, from 9.30pm to 10pm, while the final stage will run on October 18.
Cyclists who record the fastest times and finish in the top three in each of the 10 age categories will receive trophies and have a chance to win a VIP Abu Dhabi Tour experience, cycling jerseys, vouchers and more.
Each session costs Dh50 to enter, which includes a Premier timing chip. Participants can pre-register at www.premieronline.com or sign up on the day.
The final stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour, which attracts the world’s top professional cyclists, will be held at Yas Marina Circuit on October 23, from 5pm.
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Other acts on the Jazz Garden bill
Sharrie Williams
The American singer is hugely respected in blues circles due to her passionate vocals and songwriting. Born and raised in Michigan, Williams began recording and touring as a teenage gospel singer. Her career took off with the blues band The Wiseguys. Such was the acclaim of their live shows that they toured throughout Europe and in Africa. As a solo artist, Williams has also collaborated with the likes of the late Dizzy Gillespie, Van Morrison and Mavis Staples.
Lin Rountree
An accomplished smooth jazz artist who blends his chilled approach with R‘n’B. Trained at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, Rountree formed his own band in 2004. He has also recorded with the likes of Kem, Dwele and Conya Doss. He comes to Dubai on the back of his new single Pass The Groove, from his forthcoming 2018 album Stronger Still, which may follow his five previous solo albums in cracking the top 10 of the US jazz charts.
Anita Williams
Dubai-based singer Anita Williams will open the night with a set of covers and swing, jazz and blues standards that made her an in-demand singer across the emirate. The Irish singer has been performing in Dubai since 2008 at venues such as MusicHall and Voda Bar. Her Jazz Garden appearance is career highlight as she will use the event to perform the original song Big Blue Eyes, the single from her debut solo album, due for release soon.
