UAE Team ADQ Initiates the End-of-Year Training Camp in Spain

The initial leg of the camp, held from December 9 to 20, features team-building activities, a combination of indoor and outdoor cycling, meditation, team and individual training sessions, the latest advice on bike configurations, and medical and fitness assessments.

The training camp also serves as a valuable opportunity for the team to strengthen ties with technical sponsors—this involved testing equipment and clothing to ensure peak performance during the upcoming races. It also supports connections with young riders of the UAE Development Team and the Emirati Talent Program, some of whom are training for the first time in Europe.

Maria Camila Garcia, CEO of UAE Team ADQ, said, “As we gear up for another season, with a special focus on the first race in the new year in Australia, our team’s riders are connecting with our up-and-coming riders to share expertise, knowledge and experience. Our strategic approach to specialized training and integrating talented young riders from the UAE Development Team, reflects our commitment to excellence, fostering emerging Emirati talent and advancing women’s sports in the UAE.”

A notable Emirati participant in the training camp is Safiya Alsayegh, the national champion of the United Arab Emirates, who will be representing the UAE at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, held from July 26 to August 11.

Safiya Alsayegh, UAE Team ADQ member, said: “Training in Europe, particularly in Alicante provides diverse and challenging routes and landscapes that elevate our performance. It’s a fantastic hub for professional cyclists worldwide, and I’m excited to be part of this dynamic training camp preparing for the upcoming season.”

Additionally, Marwa Salman, a promising talent in the Emirati Talent Program, will be training alongside professional athletes in readiness for her participation in the upcoming Arab Championships next year.

As UAE Team ADQ concludes its training camp in Alicante attention shifts to the upcoming UCI World Tour race in Australia in January, where the team aspires to make a powerful start to the 2024 season.

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About UAE Team ADQ:

UAE Team ADQ is a professional women’s cycling team representing the UAE on a global stage and is part of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Established in 2021, the team comprises passionate professionals, including 16 talented riders, engaged in transforming the female cycling industry.