RAKBank Ride returns

ras al khaimah — Ras Al Khaimah will see the return of the RAKBank Ride, which it has been announced will take place on January 19.

The cycling event, which first took place in 2015 and attracted over 500 participants, will be a major event on the UAE cycling calendar and will take place over a 85km course. The ride start and finish will be in Al Marjan Island, one of the key tourism development zones in Ras Al Khaimah. A 30km course and a 10km “fun ride” course will also be available for less experienced cyclists. The RAKBank Ride will further place the spotlight on Ras Al Khaimah, which has several challenging routes for cyclists and has earned a reputation as a growing destination with the UAE and beyond for cycling and sports activities in general.

Peter England, RAKBank CEO, said: “RAKBank Ride aims to promote the sport of cycling, a healthy and active lifestyle, as well as to showcase the most mountainous landscapes in the emirate.”

The event is being overseen by Big Wheel Marketing, and founder/ CEO Steven Rice said: “Being home to Jebel Jais, which is the highest mountain in the UAE, and with a steady increase in the awareness of the emirate, we are now seeing regular groups of cyclists coming to Ras Al Khaimah from locations all over UAE and the wider GCC countries, who enjoy the challenging yet uniquely beautiful cycling routes available.”