![Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 21, 2020. Desert shield cycling group as they ride for a story on cycling tracks in Abu Dhabi.
(L-R) Rolf Jager, fitness coach and elite cyclist;
Mohammed Ibrahim, fitness trainer and co-founder of Desert Shield Fitness team and Abdulla Al Blooshi, co-founder of the team.
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Members of the Desert Shield Fitness cycling team - (L to R) - Rolf Jager, Mohammed Ibrahim and Abdulla Al Blooshi . Victor Besa / The National
Members of the Desert Shield Fitness cycling team - (L to R) - Rolf Jager, Mohammed Ibrahim and Abdulla Al Blooshi . Victor Besa / The National
Cycling grows in popularity in Abu Dhabi as new routes are added
Plans are under way to connect Arabian Gulf Street with Saadiyat Island, and Reem Island with the Eastern Mangroves