Event description
THE RACE IS ON - Dubai’s most popular mass-participation cycling race is back in 2021 with a new Q1 race date. Save the date in your diaries for the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge 2021 as 26 March 2021.

The Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge is one of the Middle East’s premium sporting races, regularly attracting thousands of riders from all over the world. The event celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2019 with 1,500 cyclists taking part in three build-up rides and 2,500 competing in the final race.

BUILD UP RIDE's - Beat the lockdown blues, get back on the saddle and prepare for the Spinney’s Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge with four scheduled build up rides. These Build Up Rides will help you build your cycle endurance to pave the way for your 92km Cycle Challenge in late March 2021.

The four Build-Up Rides leading up to the Main Event in March 2021 are scheduled as follows, but may be subject to change:
- Build-Up Ride 1 - 28 November 2020 (37km)
- Build-Up Ride 2 - 18 December 2020 (45km)
- Build-Up Ride 3 - 22 January 2021 (65km)
- Build-Up Ride 4 - 6 March 2021 (85km)

COVID19 FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT - All events will be held in a Covid19 friendly environment to assure the safety and wellbeing of all participants of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge. More details will be shared closer to each event with specific COVID19 Protocol instructions for participants.

The DUBAI BIG5 CHALLENGE combo offer - Participants who wish to join us for all 4 build up rides and the main event, will receive added benefits with their entry – See BIG Entry Offer for more details.

LOCATION - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City

REMEMBER - The Build-Up Rides help the organisers determine your starting position in the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge on 26 March 2021.

Full details can be found on the official website cyclechallenge.ae.
Location
Venue
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City
Address
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
Races
SD92CC - Main Event Invitational | 94.7km
Fri. 2 Apr. 2021
06:30
94.7 km
SD92CC - Main Event | 94.7km
Fri. 2 Apr. 2021
06:30
94.7 km
SD92CC - Main Event (Tandem) | 94.7km
Fri. 2 Apr. 2021
06:30
94.7 km
SD92CC - Short Course | 62km
Fri. 2 Apr. 2021
06:30
62 km
SD92CC - Short Course (Tandem) | 62km
Fri. 2 Apr. 2021
06:30
62 km
Registration
Registration open
Thu. 5 Nov. 2020 17:00
Registration close
Tue. 23 Mar. 2021 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes and teams
Included
Race Pack – with rider guide, race number and sticker sheet Race Hamper – with complimentary products from our event partners
Refund policy
Athletes have the option to protect fees for unforeseen and outside of control cancellations.
Online payments related to cancelled and rescheduled events; e.g. registrations, donations and purchases are outlined and governed by the Terms of Service and Returns & Refunds policies.

These payments are non-refundable and at the discretion of the event organiser.

The current extraordinary circumstances are beyond control of athletes and organisers. Therefore this event is subject to refunds as follows:
- For refunds related to cancelled events, we will contact you and issue a refund automatically.
- For refunds related to rescheduled events, we will contact you with the new date and time ASAP. In case you can't make the event, refunds will be done upon request.
- Store purchases are excluded from refunds.
- All refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.
Practical info
Race pack collection
We are working on a COVID 19 safe solution for race pack collection which will involve minimal contact. Instructions will be provided to participants via the e-mail address provided at the time of entry.
Transport to start
Own transport to and from the venue
Transport from finish
Own transport to and from the venue
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Easy
Support stations
Athlete's village and alomg the course
Highlights
Riders can expect diverse landscapes, from majestic sights of the Dubai Desert and Dunes, to the iconic Dubai city skyline. In the desert section, those with a sharp eye may spot Camels, Arabian Oryx and even Thompson’s Gazelle.
Spectators area(s)
To be communicated closer to event date. If the local authorities deem it safe to allow spectators under COVID 19, then there will be spectator points along the route.
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Ample parking will be available
Toilets
Toilets will be provided at the start/finish location as well as at the half way point on route
Changing rooms
Not available
Showers
Not available
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher medals
Trophies
Races

SD92CC - Main Event Invitational | 94.7km

Distance
  • 94.7 km
Start date
Fri. 2 Apr. 2021
Start time
06:30
Start location
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City, Dubai (AE)
Age categories
/ 16-22
/ 23-99
Note(s)
Cyclists registering for the Elite category require a valid UAE Cycling Federation / UCI Licence.

SD92CC - Main Event | 94.7km

Distance
  • 94.7 km
Start date
Fri. 2 Apr. 2021
Start time
06:30
Start location
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City, Dubai (AE)
Age categories
/ 16-18
/ 19-29
/ 30-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-59
/ 60-69
/ 70-99

SD92CC - Main Event (Tandem) | 94.7km

Distance
  • 94.7 km
Start date
Fri. 2 Apr. 2021
Start time
06:30
Start location
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City, Dubai (AE)
Age categories
none
Team categories
/ 16-99
Note(s)
The tandem bicycle or twin is a form of bicycle designed to be ridden by more than one person. The term tandem refers to the seating arrangement (fore to aft, not side by side).

SD92CC - Short Course | 62km

Distance
  • 62 km
Start date
Fri. 2 Apr. 2021
Start time
06:30
Start location
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City, Dubai (AE)
Age categories
/ 13-99

SD92CC - Short Course (Tandem) | 62km

Distance
  • 62 km
Start date
Fri. 2 Apr. 2021
Start time
06:30
Start location
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City, Dubai (AE)
Age categories
none
Team categories
/ 13-99
Note(s)
The tandem bicycle or twin is a form of bicycle designed to be ridden by more than one person. The term tandem refers to the seating arrangement (fore to aft, not side by side).
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Company
Cycle Challenge