Fri. 6 Mar. 2026
Dubai, AE
Registration opens in 1 week
Al Jalila Foundation
Cancer

Event description


The CycleAgainstCancer Ramadan Ride marks the official opening of donations for CycleAgainstCancer (CaC).

This ride forms part of the wider CaC challenge. A 3,300-kilometre charitable endurance cycling expedition from Barcelona to Paris, beginning on 1 July 2026. The initiative will bring together 14 riders for a three-week journey across Spain and France to raise awareness and vital funds for Al Jalila Foundation. The team will be riding from city to city on public roads while managing the physical, logistical, and mental demands of sustained long-distance cycling. The challenge is a fully private and independent charitable initiative organised exclusively by CaC to raise awareness and vital funds to support Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health.

The CaC mission is brought to life locally by Carolina Karlsson, ultra-endurance cyclist and CaC rider, who is leading this community kickoff ride to unite cyclists around a shared purpose: We ride for those who can’t.

Join us for a meaningful endurance challenge at Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track. Riders can choose 9 loops (101 km) or 21 loops (193 km), with 21 loops chosen as a symbolic warm-up for the 21 stages of the CycleAgainstCancer challenge.

About the ride:

Pace groups:
- Group 1 (193 km): 32–34 km/h - 2 stops (10min)
- Group 2 (101 km): 28–30 km/h - 1 stop (10min)

Participation:
The registration fees support Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health.

Meeting / Station point:
DEWA Building (next to the washrooms)

No one is expected to pace or do turns at the front, unless they want to. This ride is not about speed; it’s about community, purpose, and riding together for a cause bigger than ourselves.

Looking forward to seeing the community get together again!
Event partner

Location #

Venue
Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track - First Water Stop (DEWA Building)
Address
D69
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates

Rides #

Group 1 (193 km): 32–34 km/h - 2 stops (10min)
Fri. 6 Mar. 2026
21:15
Cycling Road
193 km
AED 100.00
Group 2 (101 km): 28–30 km/h - 1 stop (10min)
Fri. 6 Mar. 2026
21:15
Cycling Road
101 km
AED 100.00
Volunteer | Medical Nurse
Fri. 6 Mar. 2026
20:00
Cycling Road
8 hr
AED 0.00
Volunteer | Marshal
Fri. 6 Mar. 2026
20:00
Cycling Road
8 hr
AED 0.00

Registration #

Registration open
Sat. 28 Feb. 2026
Registration close
Wed. 4 Mar. 2026 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
Water only. This is a charity ride, and all contributions go directly to support Al Jalila Foundation.
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.

Practical info #

Course / track / circuit #

Difficulty
Moderate
Support stations
Water available at the DEWA water stop

Facilities & services #

Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Parking available at Dxbike and behind Dewa water building
Toilets
Toilets available at Dxbike and at water stations located on the track
Changing rooms
Available at Dxbike
Showers
Available at Dxbike

Timing & certification #

Timing
No timing
Certificate
No certificates
Medals
No medals
Trophies

Rides

Group 1 (193 km): 32–34 km/h - 2 stops (10min) #

Distance
  • Cycling Road 193 km
Start date
Fri. 6 Mar. 2026
Start time
21:15
Start location
Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track - First Water Stop (DEWA Building), Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track - First Water Stop (DEWA Building), Dubai (AE)
Age categories
/ 16-100
Note(s)
This is a charity challenge, so we focus on promoting health and cycling. No medals, no t-shirts, no certificates and no other sophisticated freebies. Back to the basics of enjoying a ride!

The registration fees support Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health.

Group 2 (101 km): 28–30 km/h - 1 stop (10min) #

Distance
  • Cycling Road 101 km
Start date
Fri. 6 Mar. 2026
Start time
21:15
Start location
Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track - First Water Stop (DEWA Building), Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track - First Water Stop (DEWA Building), Dubai (AE)
Age categories
/ 16-100
Note(s)
This is a charity challenge, so we focus on promoting health and cycling. No medals, no t-shirts, no certificates and no other sophisticated freebies. Back to the basics of enjoying a ride!

The registration fees support Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health.

Volunteer | Medical Nurse #

Duration
  • Cycling Road 8 hr
Start date
Fri. 6 Mar. 2026
Start time
20:00
Start location
Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track - First Water Stop (DEWA Building), Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track - First Water Stop (DEWA Building), Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
8h
Age categories
/ 18-99
Note(s)
If you are unable to ride and are a certified, DHA-registered medical nurse, you can still contribute by offering your time and professional support, helping to safeguard the event through first aid and life-saving services.

Volunteer | Marshal #

Duration
  • Cycling Road 8 hr
Start date
Fri. 6 Mar. 2026
Start time
20:00
Start location
Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track - First Water Stop (DEWA Building), Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track - First Water Stop (DEWA Building), Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
8h
Age categories
/ 12-99
Note(s)
If you are unable to ride, you can still contribute as a volunteer by offering your time and support at the registration desk or the hydration station.

Map & accomodation

Organisation

Event contact
Carolina Karlsson
Phone
+971 (0)50 5023885
Charity
Goal
Cancer