Event description


It’s Back! The Positive Spirit Crit Challenge. After the success of last season, we're excited to announce the next Criterium Race on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at the Nad Al Sheba Police Administration Office! This high-energy event is open to amateur and professional riders.

Prize Money - Male & Female Categories:
- 1st Place: AED5,000
- 2nd Place: AED3,000
- 3rd Place: AED1,500

Event Details:
- Course Recce Ride: 5:30 am – 6:30 am
- First Group Start: 7 am sharp
- Bring plenty of water for hydration—the heat will build as the morning goes on

Race Format:
Each group race lasts around 10 minutes (5 laps x 1.2km) in a Criterium Eliminator format.
Men’s & Women’s Races: Top riders advance through the Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Finals for a shot at the podium!

Why Criteriums?
Criteriums are all about sharp skills and smart strategy: fast cornering, intense sprints, and energy conservation to go the distance. Riders must attack from the corners and stay sharp to reach the finals!

Check the Riders Guide in your email for full details, and get ready for an exciting race day.
Bring the kids to also ride the course from 11am-11:30am.

Get ready to ride hard and have fun - See you at the start line!

Location #

Venue
Nad Al Sheba Police Administration Office
Address
Road
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates

Race #

Individual Time Trial
Sat. 29 Nov. 2025
07:00
Cycling Road
1.2 km
AED 50.00

Registration #

Registration open
Sat. 15 Nov. 2025
Late fees apply from
Sat. 15 Nov. 2025
Registration close
Sat. 22 Nov. 2025 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
If an athlete is unable to participate on race day for any reason:
- A refund of the race entry fee is available up to 7 days before the event (a 10% administration fee applies).  
- Alternatively, before registration closes, an athlete may change race category or transfer their entry to another athlete (subject to our Terms of Service and the prevailing registration fee at the time of transfer).  

Refund policy for event changes:
- Cancelled events: You’ll be contacted and refunded automatically.  
- Rescheduled events: We’ll notify you of the new date and time. If you’re unable to attend, refunds are available upon request.  
- Store purchases: These are non-refundable.  

Note: All refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.

Practical info #

Race pack collection
On the morning of the event from 5:30am to 6.45am.

Course / track / circuit #

Difficulty
Moderate
Support stations
Only in the race village. Bring your own hydration as well.
Highlights
New and exciting course!
Spectators area(s)

Facilities & services #

Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers

Timing & certification #

Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps ProChip by Hopatec Sports Services
Certificate
No certificates
Medals
No medals
Trophies

Documents #

Race

Individual Time Trial #

Distance
  • Cycling Road 1.2 km
Start date
Sat. 29 Nov. 2025
Start time
07:00
Start location
Nad Al Sheba Police Administration Office, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Nad Al Sheba Police Administration Office, Dubai (AE)
Age categories
/ 18-99

Map & accomodation

Organisation

Company
Dubai Police
Phone
0504260407