Qatar’s leading telecommunications operator yesterday announced its continued Title Sponsorship of the Ooredoo Ride of Champions, set to take place on March 13.
The Ooredoo Ride Of Champions — being held at Ceremonial Court, Education City, Qatar Foundation — is the official flagship community event of Qatar Cyclist Centre. 2020 will be the fourth edition of the event, with record numbers of participants and spectators expected to take part. The Ooredoo Ride of Champions offers three distances for cyclists aged 16+ on the open road; 137.5km, 78km and 48km, as well as a closed-to-traffic 5.8km circuit in Education City open to families and athletes of of abilities, aged 9+. There will also be handcycle and wheelchair events, and a 1km ride for budding cyclists aged 3-8.
An RoC Fan Zone will be set up at Qatar Foundation, offering a range of activities for all the family as well as refreshments.
Speaking about the 2020 Ooredoo Ride of Champions, Sabah Rabia Al Kuwari – Director of Public Relations at Ooredoo Qatar – said: “Ooredoo is committed to supporting sports and community events, and promoting the benefits of staying active and adopting a healthy, balanced lifestyle, as a key part of our corporate social responsibility strategy. We’re delighted the Ooredoo Ride of Champions is going from strength to strength each year, and we look forward to some awesome cycling performances – and to seeing families and friends out enjoying themselves together and getting active – at the 2020 event.”Dr Abdulazziz Al Kuwari, President of Qatar Cyclist Centre, said: “We’re delighted to have the support of Ooredoo as we organise another Ooredoo Ride of Champions. We’re proud to see our event attracting cyclists of all ages and abilities; we believe cycling is an awesome sport that everyone can enjoy, and we look forward to creating another memorable event for all.”
Spaces are still available for this year’s event, with registration open at www.rocdoha.qa. The first 2000 participants to sign up will receive limited edition cycling jerseys (9+) and event bike bottles.
Official Partners and Supporters of the Ooredoo Ride of Champions include Ooredoo Qatar, Qatar National Tourism Council, Dolphin Energy, Qatar Stock Exchange (presenting partner of the QSE Corporate Challenge), Turkish Airlines, Qatar Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Sports of Qatar, Qatar Cycling Federation, Aspetar, Rasen Sports, Garmin Lingawi, Rayyan Water, Best Buddies Qatar and Accessible Qatar.
WEDNESDAY, 11 March 2020
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Number Collection at Ceremonial Court
THURSDAY, 12 March 2020
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Number Collection at Ceremonial Court
FRIDAY, 13 March 2020
5:00 am – 6:00 am: Final Number collection (Road Events) at Ceremonial Court
6:15 am: Riders line up for Start
6:30 am: Long Route- START at Ceremonial Court
6:35 am: Standard Route – START at Ceremonial Court
6:40 am: Short Route – START at Ceremonial Court
6:30 am: Competitive Wheelchair / Handcycle Riders line up for Start
7:00 am: Competitive Wheelchair / Handcycle Ride – START at Ceremonial Court
7:00 am: Ability Friendly Riders line up for Start
7:30 am: Ability Friendly Ride – START at Ceremonial Court
7:30 – 08:30 am: Final Number Collection (Family & Kids Event ) at Ceremonial Court
8:45 am: Family Ride line up for Start
9:00 am: Beginners, Family – START at Ceremonial Court
9:00 am: Kids Ride – START at Green Spine
11:00 am: Start of final laps in Qatar Foundation
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: All rides finish
12:30 pm (estimate after break for prayer): Lucky Draws & Spot Prizes at Ceremonial Court
Please note that route distances and start times are subject to change.
More info here: https://www.rocdoha.qa/event-schedule/
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