Mannai GMC Sponsors Ride of Champions in Qatar

Qatar’s exclusive GMC dealer, Mannai Trading, wheeled in two new vehicles as part of backing the Ride of Champions Festival.

Mannai Trading was the official automotive sponsor of the mass participation event which seeks to promote cycling, and build a sporting and healthy legacy for families and within the wider community. This Ride of

Champions took place on Friday  at Qatar Foundation in the Ceremonial Court, and in the presence of delegates from embassies and Qatar ministries.

The event follows Qatar’s hosting of the 2016 UCI Road Cycling World Championships, which attracted 1000 cyclists.

The event consisted three categories of distances to be covered by the cyclists ranging from 48km, 78km, 137. 5km.The day also included a festival of cycling for families and new riders to the sport at Qatar Foundation.

Mannai Trading displayed GMC Terrain and GMC Acadia during the event, and gave away special gift prizes during the event to lucky individuals.

Mohamed Helmy, Group General Manager, Mannai Automotive Group, commented: “As a business, we wanted to actively support sport and health projects within the community, and the Ride of Champions is a fantastic opportunity to help put back into the community.”

Dr Abdulaziz, president of Qatar Cyclists Center, said, “We are very grateful to Mannai Trading for supporting the event, the GMC support vehicles played a crucial role in leading riders on their experience and helped to ensure the safety of the event.”

Source: The Peninsula