Yousif Mirza part of five-man UAE Team Emirates line-up for inaugural Hammer Series

Yousif Mirza will be part of the five-man UAE Team Emirates team competing at the Hammer Series. Courtesy UAE Team Emirates

UAE Team Emirates’s Emirati rider Yousif Mirza has been confirmed as part of the team competing in the inaugural Hammer Series in the Netherlands next month.

Taking place June 2-4 in Sportzone Limburg, the Hamer Series comprises three race days of three separate cycling disciplines.

After the opening ceremony on Thursday, the series will begin on Friday with the Hammer Climb followed by the Hammer Sprint on Saturday, and concluding with the Hammer Chase on Sunday.

There are 16 teams of seven riders competing, including 12 from the UCI World Tour, but each team can only field five riders in each race.

“I am excited to take part in a new race format and concept — every ability will be tested in the Hammer Series,” Mirza said. “It’s a good test of skill and an opportunity to showcase the different aspects of cycling to fans.

Mirza will be joined in the UAE Team Emirates line-up by Filippo Ganna, Andrea Guardini, Marko Kump and Oliviero Troia.

“The first part of the season has started to unveil the talent we have within the team and this new race is another good opportunity for UAE Team Emirates to demonstrate the young riders’ abilities and talents to the cycling community,” UAE Team Emirates’ Sports Director Bruno Vicino said.

* Agencies

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