Erbil and Duhok to host next stages of Iraqi Cycling League
Erbil will be the venue for the third stage of the league, featuring competitions for advanced, U-23, youth, junior, and cadet categories. Races will run from July 31 to August 2, with teams from Baghdad and other governorates vying for top spots.
Ali Hamid, President of the Iraqi Cycling Federation, stated that the technical conference for the third stage will take place on Thursday, with races kicking off on Friday, August 1. The first day's events include a 50 km team time trial for advanced and U-23 categories, followed by a 50 km individual time trial for youth. Junior and cadet categories will conclude the day with a 40 km individual time trial, featuring 5 km laps.
Hamid further detailed that the second and final day of the Erbil stage will begin with a 32 km individual road race for advanced and U-23 categories. This will be followed by a 25 km individual time trial for youth, concluding with a 50 km individual road race for juniors.
Following the events in Erbil, Duhok Governorate is set to host the fourth and final stage of the Cycling Clubs League between August 3 and 6. The technical conference in Duhok will be held on Sunday, with races commencing the following day.
The first day in Duhok will feature a 15 km individual time trial for cadets and juniors, followed by a 70 km individual road race against the clock for juniors. The day will conclude with a 90 km individual road race for advanced and U-23 categories. Hamid added that the second day in Duhok will host two races: a 30 km team time trial for juniors and a 100 km individual road race for cadets. The final day of the fourth stage will feature a single 150 km race for advanced and U-23 categories, bringing the league to its conclusion.
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