Are you participating in the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge? If yes, then we have an update for you. Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, has officially announced Expo City Dubai as the new strategic partner for the event. As part of the collaboration, Expo City Dubai will host the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge with fresh start and finish positions and a reimagined Race Village venue.
Known as one of the Middle East’s premium sporting races, attracting thousands of riders from all over the world, the 2023 season saw more than 2,200 cyclists take on the challenge across the vibrant streets of Dubai, and the 2024 season is all set to get bigger and better.
Commenting on the partnership, Amna Abulhoul, Executive Creative Director of Entertainment & Experiences- Expo City Dubai, said, “As a city with wellbeing and sustainability at its core, Expo City Dubai is actively engaging the community in a range of activities to create healthier, happier lifestyles, and we are thrilled to be this year’s strategic partner for the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge. We look forward to showcasing our stunning city and welcoming all cyclists and spectators to new start and finish areas and a brand-new elevated Race Village.”
In terms of the event, its 14 edition will take place on Sunday, 25 February 2024 and will see a new look for the city-wide, 92km cycle race, continuing to serve as a qualifier for the international UCI Gran Fondo World Series Championship for the third consecutive year. The top 20 per cent of participants from each category will qualify to compete in the finals in Aalborg, Demark, in September 2024.
Alongside the main event, the iconic Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 registrations are now open. Comprised of four increasingly challenging Build-Up Rides, the Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 provides a roadmap to the fifth and final 92km race, giving cyclists a chance to scale up their speed on the roads of Al Qudra in the months leading up to the event. The organizers have also revealed a new date for Build-Up Ride 3- it will take place on 3 December, 2023.
Besides, in line with the Year of Sustainability, Spinneys UAE has invited registered participants to contribute to a goal of planting 2,500 trees by converting km cycled during the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge events.