Event Type : Cycling

Wadi Dayqah Challenge 240/140 KM. تحدي وادي ضيقة ٢٤٠/ ١٤٠كم
A scenic route taking you from Muscat to the Wadi Dayqah Dam and back.

This is a unique, non-competitive cycling challenge where cyclists have an opportunity to push their limits riding through stunning eastern part of Al Hajar Mountains which extend for 700 kilometers through UAE and Oman. The route follows the gap that separates Amerat to Quriyat mountain series subdivision of Eastern Hajar called "Saih Hatat Cumintion"which makes it cyclable whilst surrounded by mountain peaks.

Route:

240 km route with 2300m of vertical gains is very diverse and combines all needs for road cyclists: starting at the sea level in Muscat, steady as well as rolling sections with a few punchy climbs, highest point at ~400m at the far corner of Arqi loop, return point at the Wadi Dayqa Dam, famous Quriyat old road climb with 240m elevation gain and more including a quality tarmac surface all throughout.

Get ready to start the new year 2025 in style with the Al Ain Cycle Classic on January 26th at the Al Ain Cycle Track. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just looking for a fun community event to kickstart the year, this race has something for everyone. Bring your friends, family, and fellow cyclists for a morning of fast-paced action, good vibes, and a whole lot of fun!

• 115km The Al Ain Grind | Take on the ultimate test with 5 laps of the 23km loop! This is for the seasoned riders who are looking to push their limits and start 2025 with a strong, satisfying ride. Please note there is a cut off time of 3 hours to be starting your last lap.
• 92km The Al Ain Long Course |

For those who want to go the distance but don’t need the full 115km, the 92km Long Haul is perfect for riders seeking a solid challenge without the marathon length.

• 92km The Al Ain TT Solo Long Haul Are you a solo speedster? The 92km Time Trial is your moment to shine! Ride at your own pace and race against the clock in this solo effort for those who love precision and power.(Cut off time of 3 hours)
• 69km The Al Ain Burner | The 69km Burner is perfect for riders who want a solid workout with a dash of thrill. Tackle the 3 loops with speed and excitement, finishing strong as you blaze through the track.
• 69km The TT Speedster | For the time trial enthusiasts, this 69km solo race is all about the thrill of the clock. Ride fast and focused, with no one but the stopwatch to challenge you.
• 46km The Al Ain Short Course | Not quite up for the longer distances? The 46km quick lap is the perfect option for those looking for a shorter but still exciting ride. It’s a fast-paced race that will keep your legs turning from start to finish.
• 46km The Al Ain TT Full Gas Lap | A true test of speed and endurance, the 46km TT Lightning Lap is your chance to ride solo and race against the clock on a shorter, high-intensity loop. Will you beat your personal best?
• 23km The Al Ain Intermediate Pedal | A perfect option for riders seeking a shorter distance. This race offers a fun, ast-paced challenge with 1 lap of the 23km loop, suitable for aprticipants of all ages and abilities - not just juniors.
• 23km The Al Ain Intermediate All Out TT | Take on the challenge of a solo time trial with 1 lap of the 23km loop. This event is open to riders of all levels who want to test their speed agains the clock.

Welcome to the 3rd edition of UCI Gran Fondo Jordan Dead Sea! As part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, this race offers a unique opportunity to qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, where the top 25% in each age group compete for the prestigious rainbow jersey.

Race Age Groups: 16 – 18y, 19 – 34y, 35 – 39y, 40 – 44y, 45 – 49y, 50 – 54y, 55 – 59y, 60 – 64y, 65 – 69y, 70 – 74y, and every 5 years thereafter.

This year marks our 3rd edition of the UCI Gran Fondo Jordan Dead Sea, featuring three qualifying days in a stage race format. Riders can compete for overall results or register for single-day participation.

Welcome to the 3rd edition of UCI Gran Fondo Jordan Dead Sea! As part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, this race offers a unique opportunity to qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, where the top 25% in each age group compete for the prestigious rainbow jersey.

Race Age Groups: 16 – 18y, 19 – 34y, 35 – 39y, 40 – 44y, 45 – 49y, 50 – 54y, 55 – 59y, 60 – 64y, 65 – 69y, 70 – 74y, and every 5 years thereafter.

This year marks our 3rd edition of the UCI Gran Fondo Jordan Dead Sea, featuring three qualifying days in a stage race format. Riders can compete for overall results or register for single-day participation.

Khalifa University and Abu Dhabi Cycling Club are proud to present the 4th edition of the Khalifa University Century Challenge taking place on Saturday February 1, 2025.

This event is not a race, but a challenging and scenic long-distance ride aimed at completing the full course. Participants will have the choice to start from either Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, or Dubai's Al Qudra Track, with check-in starting at 4:30 am at both locations. Riders will begin their journey at 6:00 am in Abu Dhabi and 6:15 am in Dubai, with the goal of reaching the finish line at the Mecure Hotel on Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain, by midday.

On the morning, check-in will be at either Al Quadra's Last Exit at or Khalifa University grounds Abu Dhabi from 4:30am and the ride will begin at 6:00am in Abu Dhabi and 6:30am in Dubai, finishing at the Mercure Hotel on Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain around midday.

The Abu Dhabi route is 190km starting from Khalifa University, whilst the Dubai route is approximately 175km with an approximate total ascent of 1400m including the infamous Jebel Hafeet climb. There will be 4 feed stations along the route, along with neutral support vehicles carrying water and nutrition.

This route mixes the modern inner city views with rolling sand dunes out towards Sweihan (where both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai groups will merge), into the garden oasis of Al Ain city and finally the mountain of Jebel Hafeet, promising breathtaking scenery and a memorable ride.

FALCON DAMAN SERIES 2024-2025
The Falcon Daman Series 2024-2025 consists of a total of 6 cycling races spanning from October 2024 - March 2025, with each race being on the first Tuesday of the month.
Choose to enter each race individually or enter the series (all 6 races) for the chance to be awarded the fastest cyclist within your age group.

15% Discount: If you choose to register for all 6 races at once, you will receive a 15% discount off your overall registration. This is only valid until the first race of the series (October 1st, 2024).

Race 1: Tuesday October 1st, 2024 - Done
Race 2: Tuesday November 5th, 2024 - Done
Race 3: Thursday December 5th, 2024 - Open for Registration
Race 4: Tuesday January 7th, 2025 - Open for Registration
Race 5: Tuesday February 4th, 2025 - Open for Registration
Race 6: Tuesday March 4th, 2025 - Open for Registration

As always, participants will have the choice of entering the 20km or 10km Cadets race, Women\'s race (49.7km) or Men\'s race (62.1km), noting distances may vary between races for the Women\'s and Men\'s races on the cycle track on Hudayriyat Island.

Entry fee includes a finishers\' medal for all participants after each race and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded according to age group and gender.

Welcome to the 8th Edition of Al Salam Tournament! We are delighted to host everyone again in this unrivaled Cycling Championship under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The second race of the season will be the Desert Race. Just like previous years, be prepared for one of the toughest races in the UAE with an extremely challenging course, different types of terrain and some nice elevations! The Race is open for Professional UAE Men, Amateur UAE Men and UAE Residents (Expat) Men.

The Falcon Daman Series 2024-2025 will again be taking place in Al Ain this year, consists of a total of 3 cycling races spanning from October 2024 - February 2025.
Choose to enter each race individually or enter the series (all 6 races) for the chance to be awarded the fastest cyclist within your age group.
Race 1: Thursday October 10th, 2024
Race 2: Thursday December 12th, 2024
Race 3: Thursday February 13th, 2025
As always, participants will be have the choice of entering the 23km Cadets race, Women\'s 46km race or Men\'s 69km race on the cycle track in Al Ain .

Entry fee includes a finishers\' medal for all participants after each race and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded according to age group and gender.

The overall results from across the three races are based on age group and gender which will be awarded at the completion of Race 3 on February 13th, 2025.
Results are calculated on accumulated points awarded based on rankings of each race.
The format for the race series will see riders being allocated a start group based on previous results. On the day, all results are calculated on the first rider across the finish line.

Welcome to the 8th Edition of Al Salam Tournament! We are delighted to host everyone again in this unrivaled Cycling Championship under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The last race of the season will be the Elite Women race. As always the race will take place in Seih Al Salam (Al Qudra). The race will be open to UAE Professional Women, UAE Amateur Women, UAE Resident (Expat) Women & GCC Professional Women. This year we will offer 2 different distances. For the UAE Amateur Women there will be a 109km course and for the UAE Professional Women, GCC Professional Women and Expat Women there will be a 136km course.Details of the exact course will be published via social media (Instagram) at a later stage! We look forward to seeing you all at the finish line!

Welcome back to the UAE MTB Challenge, a series by Oakley and Garmin. The 6th race will take us to Ras Al Khaimah in Shawka. The course will be a challenging one with ups and downs and a few technical parts.

The 6th race will take us to Ras Al Khaimah in Shawka. The course will be a challenging one with ups and downs and a few technical parts. UAE Cycling Federation will be as always with us with our team. Endurance Sports Services and its professional team will provide the timing system, the bibs, and the transponders. The course will be marked. The volunteers will be there again and will make sure that every single rider is safe.

The race will be 4 laps for women and junior and 5 laps for EMTB, XCO men, and gravel each lap is about 4.2  km. As always there will be a water station zone, but please make sure to throw your bottles in that litter zone. There is a parking lot for everyone, make sure to come early.

There will be start waves starting with the EMTB, after one minute the XCO, and then the gravel. As always slower riders MUST give way to faster riders.

FALCON DAMAN SERIES 2024-2025
The Falcon Daman Series 2024-2025 consists of a total of 6 cycling races spanning from October 2024 - March 2025, with each race being on the first Tuesday of the month.
Choose to enter each race individually or enter the series (all 6 races) for the chance to be awarded the fastest cyclist within your age group.

15% Discount: If you choose to register for all 6 races at once, you will receive a 15% discount off your overall registration. This is only valid until the first race of the series (October 1st, 2024).

Race 1: Tuesday October 1st, 2024 - Done
Race 2: Tuesday November 5th, 2024 - Done
Race 3: Thursday December 5th, 2024 - Open for Registration
Race 4: Tuesday January 7th, 2025 - Open for Registration
Race 5: Tuesday February 4th, 2025 - Open for Registration
Race 6: Tuesday March 4th, 2025 - Open for Registration

As always, participants will have the choice of entering the 20km or 10km Cadets race, Women\'s race (49.7km) or Men\'s race (62.1km), noting distances may vary between races for the Women\'s and Men\'s races on the cycle track on Hudayriyat Island.

Entry fee includes a finishers\' medal for all participants after each race and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded according to age group and gender.