By Sajid Ali TWA ______ The 6th edition of the Tour of Islamabad concluded today after three days of highly competitive cycling. Over 90 cyclists from across Pakistan and beyond competed in this premier event, organized by the Islamabad Cycling Association and Pakistan Cycling Federation. The final and longest stage, held in B-17 and Faisal Hills, covered 120 km and was won by Ali Ilyas of SSGC with a thumping lead. Ilyas’s remarkable performance capped off an intense three-day competition that saw SSGC dominate the event, clinching the team classification title and the top three spots in the Men’s Professional category. Men’s Professional Category: Muhammad Yousaf (SSGC) – 6:15:16 Ali Ilyas (SSGC) – 6:18:41 Rizwan (SSGC) – 6:22:15 Women’s Professional Category: Christina Wieser (Islamabad Pro) – 5:57:35 Catalina Ramos (Islamabad Pro) – 6:10:07 Rabia Gareeb (SSGC) – 6:48:07 Men’s 40+ Category: Wazir Muhammad (Crank Addicts) – 6:48:48 Pablo Samper (Islamabad Pro) – 7:35:05 Hamza Niazi (Islamabad Amateurs) – 8:20:09 Men’s 50+ Category: Khalid Perviz (Rohtas Cycling Jhelum) – 6:57:34 Rehan Hyder (Islamabad) – 7:13:44 Ali Gulfraz (Islamabad) – 7:18:07

The Tour concluded with a grand prize distribution and closing ceremony. Atif Mustafa, CEO of Cloud Services, and Azhar Ali Shah, President of the Cycling Federation, graced the event as chief guests. They commended the cyclists for their outstanding performances and reiterated their commitment to promoting cycling in Pakistan. The Tour of Islamabad 2024 once again demonstrated the spirit of endurance and camaraderie, cementing its place as a flagship event for cycling in the country.