Held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge has announced its highly anticipated return, following a record-breaking 2024 season that saw over 2,700 participants take to the streets of Dubai.
The 15th edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge will return to Expo City Dubai, with all Build-Up Rides happening at the Al Qudra Cycle Track. The new season promises to be another thrilling year for cycling enthusiasts, as participants will have the chance to train and compete across a series of key events in the months leading up to the grand finale.
The main event will take place on Sunday, 23rd February 2025 at Expo City Dubai and will continue to serve as a qualifier for the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Series Championship, attracting cyclists from around the globe. The top 25% of participants in each age category will qualify for the finals in Lorne, Australia, in October 2025.
The opening of registration for the popular event also marks the launch of the iconic Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 competition. Comprised of four Build-Up Rides, the BIG 5 provides a roadmap to the fifth and final 92km race, giving cyclists the perfect chance to train and gradually scale up their speed on the cycling tracks of Al Qudra in the months leading up to the main event. The number one male and female riders from each category will receive a yellow or blue jersey, which will signify their status as the leading rider ahead of each Build-Up Ride. The Team Category also remains, creating a new opportunity for cyclists to join forces and compete as a squad of six.
The ride schedule for this year is as follows:
- Build-Up Ride 1: 29th September 2024
- Build-Up Ride 2: 27th October 2024
- Build-Up Ride 3: 24th November 2024
- Build-Up Ride 4: 26th January 2025
- Junior Rides and Outride: 22nd February 2025
- Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge: 23rd February 2025
Participants can now register and secure their spot in the Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 competition for just AED 585. The entry provides a full range of incredible benefits, including exclusive prizes, a leaderboard ranking, series leader jerseys, and a bespoke finisher medal.
Warwick Gird, Spinneys Group GM Marketing, said “We’re excited to welcome the return of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge for another remarkable year. After an incredible 2024 season that saw over 2,700 participants, we cannot wait to witness more records being broken. Our goal is to continue supporting cyclists from around the world and with the collaboration of our partners, we are poised to make 2025 another milestone year for the event”.
Held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, Spinneys and Dubai 92, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge is one of the Middle East’s premium roads cycling races, regularly attracting thousands of riders from all over the world.
For more information or to register for the events, visit www.cyclechallenge.ae.