An individual time trial race (against the clock) will be held today morning at the Al Jazayer Beach Highway, near the Bahrain Sailing Club. A total of 120 men and women, both Bahrainis and residents, will complete in the 18 kilometre race, under the patronage of Bahrain Cycling Association chairman Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.
The Ministry of Interior (Community Police and General Directorate of Traffic) and Ministry of Health are involved in organising the event, amid precautionary measures for combating Covid-19.
The cyclists will start undergoing medical tests at 5.15 am to ensure their fitness before the time trial race which begins at 5.30am and concludes at 8.15am.