The recently-concluded UCI Road World Championships Doha 2016 has raised the profile of cycling in the country, Qatar Chain Reaction (QCR) patron Farhan al-Sayed has said.
Veteran American Kristin Armstrong completed a remarkable Olympic cycling hat-trick of gold medals by winning the women's 29.7km time-trial in Rio on Wednesday.
A ban on cycling on the walkway along the Doha Corniche has failed to deter a number of people, particularly youth, who seem to be unaware of the restriction.
The winter season has failed to meet the expectations of many bicycle stores in Doha, posting a huge drop in sales since September last year.
