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UAE National Cycling Team Participates in 'Cycle Unified'

Cyclists of all ages, abilities and fitness levels turned up at Yas Marina Circuit on October 28th for the latest edition of ‘Cycle Unified’ and rode alongside members of the UAE National Cycling Team as a mark of unity and solidarity with all people of determination ahead of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

Cycle Unified aims to break down barriers and promote social inclusion by having cyclists with and without intellectual disabilities ride alongside each other. The monthly event is part of the Special Olympics Unified Sportsprogram and is a key initiative of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

Unified athlete poses on his bicycle ahead of the starting line. Other cyclists are in the background.

Unified athlete poses on his bicycle ahead of the starting line.

Photo by Viktoryia Vinnikava

Members of the UAE National Cycling team-high five a UAE Special Olympics athlete. Athletes are standing around a table engaging one another.

Members of the UAE National Cycling team-high five a UAE Special Olympics athlete

Photo by Viktoryia Vinnikava

A large group of cyclists start off on their first lap around Yas Marina Circuit.

Cyclists start off on their first lap around Yas Marina Circuit.

Photo by Viktoryia Vinnikava

Three volunteer cyclists, side by side, cycle around the course. All three are on blue bikes with matching blue helmets.

Three volunteers cycle around the course on their bicycles.

Photo by Viktoryia Vinnikava

Special Olympics World Games mascots pose with five cyclists.

Special Olympics World Games mascots pose with five cyclists.

Photo by Viktoryia Vinnikava

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