Desert bikers to raise diabetes awareness at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Youcef Cummings, the Australian cross-country rally rider raising awareness of diabetes and World Diabetes Day, will be piloting the World Diabetes Day motorbike once again at the 2010 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, starting 29 March. He will be joined in his unique and original awareness-raising effort by four other riders, who have joined together to tackle the region's notorious towering sand dunes and winding desert trails. The distinctive World Diabetes Day logo - the blue circle - will be clearly visible on their bikes and clothes.

"The challenging desert route is a fitting reminder of the daily challenges faced by the millions of people with diabetes around the world," said Youcef.

The World Diabetes Day motorcycle is a limited edition factory produced bike designed specifically for desert racing, with a 72 hp engine and a top speed of over 175 km/h on sand. It has a range of over 350 kms and is fitted with various navigation and survival equipment such as GPS, proximity warning devices, directional repeaters, 2 odometers, speedo, speed warning devices and other basic equipment. The motorcycle sports the official World Diabetes Day logo in English and Arabic, as well as the distinctive blue circle on the tanks.

Read the press release.