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Dubai bikers complete 2,500-km challenge in 36 hours

DUBAI, December 15, 2015

A group of Harley Davidson Dubai riders club completed ‘Kings of the Road’ challenge last weekend around the UAE in 36 hours by riding more than 2,500km. 
 
The group of riders included numerous nationalities, including Jordanian, Syrian, Italian, Indian and Emirati, said a statement.
 
The group covered the famous E11 road from one end near the Saudi border up to the other end, in Ras Al Khaimah, it said.
 
Vivek Avant, group leader of ‘Kings of the Road’ challenge, said: “We have made only 15 stops for refuelling all bikes and freshen up at petrol stations, we have passed each emirate borders before returning to starting point.
 
“The challenge was harder than we expected, the spirit of the team and determination pushed us to the limit and that what kept us going.”
 
Raed Mikail, member of Harley Davidson Dubai riders club, said: “We have faced many challenges on the road, such as cold weather at night and limited time for rest, but what kept us all going is the team spirit and our commitment of achieving the record. Completing ‘Kings of the Road’ motivated me for the next challenge.”
 
Each member of the team will receive a certificate along with a badge ‘King of the Road/Butt Bun Burner challenge’ written onto their leather jackets to remind them of their achievements.
 
All members of rider’s club meet and ride together more than twice a week; they describe biking culture as one that focuses not only on the sport but on socialising and enjoying the company of others. - TradeArabia News Service



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