The Kingdom took the decision to bid after an official visit by the International Cycling Union to inspect the available facilities and the potential for a World Championship course.
Bahrain is no newcomer to hosting international level events and has been the host country for a wide range of World-Class international events including the annual Gulf Air Bahrain Formula 1 GP held at the landmark Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).
The Local Organising Committee bidding on behalf of the Kingdom will comprise of a number of elected representative officials providing the resources to demonstrate to the international community that Bahrain is a serious contender and the ideal host nation for the 2010 World Championships, especially when considering the event has never been held in the Middle-East region.
