Thu. 9 Apr. 2026
Dubai, AE
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Al Jalila Foundation
Cancer

Event description


The CycleAgainstCancer Women’s Community Ride is a charity-focused cycling event created to bring women cyclists together in support of 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. 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 raising 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.

This ride is 4 loops (36 km) and designed to encourage female participation, strengthen the women’s cycling community, and expand CycleAgainstCancer’s reach, all while riding for a cause bigger than ourselves.

Join us at Nad Al Sheba Cycling Track on 9 April 2026 for a meaningful community ride focused not on speed but on connection, inclusion, and purpose.

About the ride:

Pace groups:
- Group 1: 24–28 km/h
- Group 2: 30–34 km/h

Participation:
The registration fees benefit Al Jalila Foundation to support cancer patients.

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

Extras:
Optional coffee stop in the loop after the ride (not included)

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!

CaC is a fully independent, privately organised charitable endurance initiative. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any professional cycling race or trademark holder. Any references to publicly available routes are for descriptive purposes only.
Event partner

Location #

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

Rides #

CycleAgainstCancer Women's Ride
Thu. 9 Apr. 2026
06:00
Cycling Road
36 km
AED 100.00
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Ride Captain | Experienced Cyclist
Thu. 9 Apr. 2026
05:00
Cycling Road
36 km
AED 100.00
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Volunteer | Medical Nurse
Thu. 9 Apr. 2026
05:00
Cycling Road
3 hr
AED 0.00
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Volunteer | Marshal
Thu. 9 Apr. 2026
05:00
Cycling Road
3 hr
AED 0.00
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Registration fees: Included VAT | Excluded 5% Service Fee

Registration #

Registration open
Mon. 23 Feb. 2026
Registration close
Wed. 8 Apr. 2026 12:59 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
This is a donation-based charity ride, with proceeds going fully to Cycle Against Cancer. No services are included other than water. Coffee after the ride is optional and not included.
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 #

Course / track / circuit #

Difficulty
Easy
Support stations

Facilities & services #

Medical
No medical services
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

CycleAgainstCancer Women's Ride #

Distance
  • Cycling Road 36 km
Start date
Thu. 9 Apr. 2026
Start time
06:00
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)
Age categories
16-100
Registration fee
16yr - 100yr AED 100.00
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.

Ride Captain | Experienced Cyclist #

Distance
  • Cycling Road 36 km
Start date
Thu. 9 Apr. 2026
Start time
05:00
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)
Age categories
18-99
Registration fee
18yr - 99yr AED 100.00
Note(s)
The Ride Captain acts as an ambassador for the event and represents the organising team at all times. As an experienced cyclist, the Ride Captain models respectful road behaviour and fosters a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the group.

Leading a group of up to 50 cyclists, the Ride Captain serves as the on-road leader, with primary responsibility for safety, pace control, group formation, clear communication, and final decision-making throughout the ride.

Volunteer | Medical Nurse #

Duration
  • Cycling Road 3 hr
Start date
Thu. 9 Apr. 2026
Start time
05:00
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
3h
Age categories
18-99
Registration fee
18yr - 99yr AED 0.00
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 3 hr
Start date
Thu. 9 Apr. 2026
Start time
05:00
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
3h
Age categories
/ 12-99
Registration fee
12yr - 99yr AED 0.00
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