Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
Dubai, AE
Event description
Introducing the second edition of the Trailseeker MTB - Gravel challenge!
Join us for an exciting amateur cycling event that will take place on the breathtaking mountain and gravel bike track located in Mushrif National Park. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Dubai's natural surroundings as you ride along this awe-inspiring course, which winds through a picturesque forest boasting around 70,000 trees. With its closed-off tracks offering plenty of climbs, turns, and leaps, this epic trail seamlessly combines the thrill of cycling with the serenity of nature.
Whether you're a novice looking to take on your first MTB or gravel challenge or a seasoned rider seeking a new adventure, saddle up and get ready to participate. You have the option to choose from three looped courses: 18KM, 37KM, or 56KM.
Explore the routes:
Loop 1
Loop 2 & 3
For those brave MTB riders aiming for a spot on the podium, the race offers an even more enticing opportunity. Take part in the 56KM mountain bike category and compete for the following prize money for the top three male and female riders:
1st place male & female | Mountain bike | 56KM: AED3,500
1st place male & female | Gravel bike | 56 KM: 3,500
2nd place male & female | Mountain bike | 56KM: AED2,500
2nd place male & female | Gravel bike | 56 KM: 2,500
3rd place male & female | Mountain bike | 56KM: AED1,500
3rd place male & female | Gravel bike | 56 KM: 1,500
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating ride unlike any other. Are you prepared to take on the challenge?
Join us for an exciting amateur cycling event that will take place on the breathtaking mountain and gravel bike track located in Mushrif National Park. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Dubai's natural surroundings as you ride along this awe-inspiring course, which winds through a picturesque forest boasting around 70,000 trees. With its closed-off tracks offering plenty of climbs, turns, and leaps, this epic trail seamlessly combines the thrill of cycling with the serenity of nature.
Whether you're a novice looking to take on your first MTB or gravel challenge or a seasoned rider seeking a new adventure, saddle up and get ready to participate. You have the option to choose from three looped courses: 18KM, 37KM, or 56KM.
Explore the routes:
Loop 1
Loop 2 & 3
For those brave MTB riders aiming for a spot on the podium, the race offers an even more enticing opportunity. Take part in the 56KM mountain bike category and compete for the following prize money for the top three male and female riders:
1st place male & female | Mountain bike | 56KM: AED3,500
1st place male & female | Gravel bike | 56 KM: 3,500
2nd place male & female | Mountain bike | 56KM: AED2,500
2nd place male & female | Gravel bike | 56 KM: 2,500
3rd place male & female | Mountain bike | 56KM: AED1,500
3rd place male & female | Gravel bike | 56 KM: 1,500
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating ride unlike any other. Are you prepared to take on the challenge?
Sponsors
Location
- Venue
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail
- Address
- Al Khawaneej Street
- City
- Dubai
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
Clubmember discount
Cycle Safe Dubai
, The Running League
, Desert Road Runners
and Cycle Safe Dubai
members enjoy 10% discount
for this event; however registration is still required in order to confirm participation.
The discount will automatically be reflected in the shopping cart.
Races
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Novice | Mountain Bike
Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
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08:00
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18 km
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Novice | Gravel Bike
Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
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08:00
|
18 km
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Intermediate | Mountain Bike
Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
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07:15
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37 km
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Intermediate | Gravel Bike
Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
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07:15
|
37 km
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Advanced | Mountain Bike
Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
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06:30
|
56 km
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Advanced | Gravel Bike
Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
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06:30
|
56 km
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Registration
- Registration open
- Fri. 11 Aug. 2023
- Late fees apply from
- Fri. 15 Sep. 2023
- Registration close
- Sat. 14 Oct. 2023 12:30 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
- Participation
- Individual athletes
- Included
- T-shirt, Finisher & Podium Medals, Photography
- Refund policy
- Fees are non-refundable.If the athlete is unable to participate on race day due to any reason:
- the athlete can get a refund of the race entry up to 7 days before the event (subject to a 10% administration fee); or
- the athlete can transfer the race entry to a fellow athlete before the registration closing date (subject to terms of service and subject to the prevailing registration fee on the day of transfer)
Furthermore, 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
- Races
- Race information
- Race pack collection
- Musriff Park - Sunday - October 15
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM - Transport to start
- Own transport to the venue
- Transport from finish
- Own transport from the venue
Course / track / circuit
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Support stations
- Hydration station @ start/finish area
- Highlights
- Set among a picturesque, lush forest of some 70,000 trees, this epic track has been designed to weave seamlessly through Dubai’s natural beauty while rolling on closed-off tracks with ample climbs, turns, and leaps.
- Spectators area(s)
- Start & Finish area
Facilities & services
- Medical
- Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
- Parking
- https://goo.gl/maps/RypRtT3K1EygtaAA9
- Toilets
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Other
- E-bikes are not allowed | No Helmet = No Ride | No timing tag = No Result
Timing & certification
- Timing
- Automated timingMyLaps ProChip by Hopatec Sports Timing Services
- Certificate
- Electronic certificates
- Medals
- Finisher & Finalists medals
- Trophies
- 1st place male & female | Mountain bike | 56KM: AED7,000 2nd place male & female | Mountain bike | 56KM: AED5,000 3rd place male & female | Mountain bike | 56KM: AED3,000
Documents
Last updated: Sat. 14 Oct. 2023 23:14 +0400
Races
Novice | Mountain Bike
- Distance
- 18 km
- Start date
- Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
- Start time
- 08:00
- Start location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Finish location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
/
16-99- Note(s)
- Route: Loop 1
E-bikes are not allowed | No Helmet = No Ride | No timing tag = No Result
Novice | Gravel Bike
- Distance
- 18 km
- Start date
- Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
- Start time
- 08:00
- Start location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Finish location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
- / 16-99
- Note(s)
- Route: Loop 1
E-bikes are not allowed | No Helmet = No Ride | No timing tag = No Result
Intermediate | Mountain Bike
- Distance
- 37 km
- Start date
- Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
- Start time
- 07:15
- Start location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Finish location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
- / 16-18/ 19-39/ 40-49/ 50-59/ 60-99
- Note(s)
- Route: Loop 1 and Loop 2 & 3
E-bikes are not allowed | No Helmet = No Ride | No timing tag = No Result
Intermediate | Gravel Bike
- Distance
- 37 km
- Start date
- Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
- Start time
- 07:15
- Start location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Finish location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
- / 16-18/ 19-39/ 40-49/ 50-59/ 60-99
- Note(s)
- Route: Loop 1 and Loop 2 & 3
E-bikes are not allowed | No Helmet = No Ride | No timing tag = No Result
Advanced | Mountain Bike
- Distance
- 56 km
- Start date
- Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
- Start time
- 06:30
- Start location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Finish location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
- / 16-18/ 19-39/ 40-49/ 50-59/ 60-99
- Note(s)
- Route: Loop 1 and Loop 2 & 3
E-bikes are not allowed | No Helmet = No Ride | No timing tag = No Result
Advanced | Gravel Bike
- Distance
- 56 km
- Start date
- Sun. 15 Oct. 2023
- Start time
- 06:30
- Start location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Finish location
- Mushrif National Park | Mountain Bike Trail, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
- / 16-18/ 19-39/ 40-49/ 50-59/ 60-99
- Note(s)
- Route: Loop 1 and Loop 2 & 3
E-bikes are not allowed | No Helmet = No Ride | No timing tag = No Result
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Company
- Dubai Sports Council
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.returntoracing.com
- Social
