Following the success of the recent Marathon at Home, Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has announced the launch of another new initiative for the community, a virtual cycling challenge, through their Dubai Cycling app as part of their ‘Be Fit, Be Safe’ campaign.
The challenge is open to people of all ages, ability and nationality, and participants can register through the Dubai Cycling app, which is available on both the Android and iPhone platforms, using their Google or Facebook accounts.
Participants will just need to sync their smartwatches with the Dubai Cycling app and then get on their bikes and go.
Nicknamed the 2.1km Be Fit Be Safe Sprint Challenge, the challenge starts on 12 April and will continue until 17 April, and like any race, podium finishers will receive virtual medals.
The 'Be Fit, Be Safe' campaign has been launched by DSC to encourage members of the community to continue exercising at home following the precautionary closure of gyms as a measure to contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.
As part of the campaign, DSC has also linked up with some of the leading brands from the UAE’s fitness industry, to offer free daily virtual fitness classes, led by certified fitness trainers.