the only Emirati unsupported adventure racer, participated in multiple long-distance, cross-country cycling races around the world; each of which has played a profound role in elevatingmy life, both on and off the bike. For me, each pump of the pedalunlocks new levels of determination, discipline, adventure and selfreflectionas my journeys across new terrains filled with people, placesand stories that transcend any book I have ever read.