500 bikers to wheelie their way to UAE's highest point

Ras Al Khaimah - The event will have expert bikers taking part in an individual competition to set a world record.

Around 500 bikers from across the world will come together on Jebel Jais next Saturday, in attempt to set some new world records.
The event, to be held as part of the RAK Road Riders 2018, will have expert bikers taking part in an individual competition to set a world record in motorcycle wheelies, said Mohamed Ali Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
"According to Guinness World Records, the record is measured by the number of complete circle wheelies performed on a motorcycle in a specified time frame, mostly in one minute. A wheelie is defined as a 360 degree revolution while riding on the rear tyre of the motorcycle, Nuaimi told Khaleej Times.
"Up to 500 riders from worldwide will be performing individual stunts at one place at the same time as compared to 250 in the previous world record registered." They will further attempt to break the world record of 38 circle wheelies in one minute.
The bike expo and show will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, with the theme of 'Zayed in our Hearts'.
"A ride by more than 500 bikers from the UAE and across the world through a charted route will wind up at the peak of Jebel Al Jais."
ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com

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