Batelco platinum sponsor of Bahrain Riders Club - Lebanon Bike Week

A 19-member team, representing Bahrain Riders Club, will be riding a selection of various motor bikes brands; namely, Harley Davidson, Honda, Suzuki & Kawasaki, plus a Toyota FJ Jeep's on their trip.

The team will start the 11-day trip from Bahrain on 30th September going through Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria and end in Lebanon before they return to Bahrain taking the same route.

Ahmed Al Janahi, Batelco Group General Manager Media & Government Relations, said:

"Our sponsorship for Bahrain Riders Club - Lebanon Week translates our commitment to enabling youths in the kingdom to harness their skills and capabilities."

"By sponsoring this event, we are also supporting efforts aiming at promoting the Kingdom of Bahrain in sports arenas regionally and internationally," added Mr. Al Janahi

"The purpose of the trip is to promote the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain Riders Club and sponsors throughout all of the countries we are visiting; especially in Jordan and Lebanon, where we will stay 5 days and 4 days respectively," said Bahrain Riders Club General Secretary and Public Relations Ali Fairooz.

"Batelco has always been a significant supporter for sports in the Kingdom and we appreciate its kind approval to sponsor this key event," added Mr. Fairooz.

As part of the event, a biking gathering will take place in Lebanon from 2 to 4 October, where around 500-700 bikers from the Middle East and Europe will take part.