Friday, December 05, 2014

Abu Dhabi: Top riders in fray for National Day Cup

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Nearly 300 leading riders to take part in 120-km ride

Staff Report
Published: 18:57 December 5, 2014

Top riders in fray for National Day Cup
Nearly 300 leading riders to take part in 120-km ride

Abu Dhabi: It is the National Day Cup 120-km endurance ride on Saturday and almost every top rider in the UAE and many from around the world will be part of the starting line-up at 6am at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi.

The National Day Cup, which this time will mark the 43rd anniversary of the birth of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most prestigious rides in the UAE’s endurance calendar and is expected to see a close contest for honours over the five-stage 120-km distance.

With eleven 4WD cars on offer and a handsome amount of prizemoney to be shared by the top finishers, the National Day Cup has attracted over 300 entries...

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