Batelco encourages healthy lifestyle with a new Season on track

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Batelco has invited runners and cyclists of all ages to the new Batelco Fitness on Track season organised with Bahrain International Circuit.

The initiative is a dedicated annual programme that offers cycling and running enthusiasts the opportunity to train or exercise in a safe and controlled environment at the world-renowned F1 circuit.

The season runs until April 2022.

After its debut last year, Fitness on Track generated a tremendous response from the local community, with citizens and residents of all ages, including whole families, taking part.

Ticket sales for this year’s event are underway.

Batelco Corporate Communications & Sustainability General Manager, Shaikh Bader bin Rashid Al Khalifa, said, “The initiative will serve to encourage more people to take up cycling and adapt it into their everyday life.

Studies have shown that should enough people switch to cycling instead of driving short distances, air quality could be improved as pedal power generates zero carbon emissions.”

Sherif Al Mahdy, Commercial Director of the Bahrain International Circuit, said: “We have started on a very positive note for this season with scores of men, women and children joining in the first two sessions.

Given the popularity of this activity, I would encourage those interested to pre-register on our website.”

The running and cycling take place on separate track layouts, with runners and walkers utilising the 2.550-kilometre Inner Track.

Cyclists will be able to ride their bikes along BIC’s 3.543-kilometre outer circuit, with a dedicated area for children’s cycling.

Facilities provided on site include food and beverage trucks available, water stations, and a prayer area.

All those wishing to take part must pre-register and pay in advance on BIC’s official website bahraingp.com.

The cost to take part is BD2 for cyclists and BD1 for runners.

Those under the age of 12 can participate for free if accompanied by a paying adult.