Time to start training for Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge

Denzil Pinto 08:17 30/08/2014
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  • Growing reputation: The Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge this year is expected to attract over 2,000 participants.

    With just over three months to go until the annual Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, it’s time to dust off the bike and start training for the UAE’s biggest community cycling event of the year.

    The first build up ride is scheduled on September 5, and you still have time to complete your registration process until Tuesday.

    Having started in 2010, the Cycle Challenge now attracts cycling enthusiasts from all over the world. This year, more than 2,000 riders are expected to enter for the popular ride in Dubai, with hundreds of local cyclists participating in the build-up rides as part of their preparation for the big event.

    Friday’s session, to begin at 06:00 will be the first of four buildup rides which will consist of a 35km ride around the Nad Al Sheba cycle course. The build-up rides increase in distance each time in preparation for the full 92 km race on December 12.

    “The first build up ride is great as its only 35km and all levels can take part. It’s a good way to start getting fit again and to practice riding in a group, so we encourage everyone to enter” said Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle challenge director Stewart Howison.

    He added: “We’re expecting more than two thousand riders this December, and that’s fantastic – four times more than when we first put on this event in 2010, and the numbers are growing year on year.

    “This is a great community event; an event for everyone, whether they are serious riders who wants to achieve good times, or people who just cycle for fun. It’s all about promoting cycling in Dubai and encouraging people to take up the challenge, and the enthusiasm for our event is fantastic.”

    So far, the response for the first build up ride has been enthusiastic with over 240 riders already registered for the first build up ride, and organisers are expecting numbers to swell to around 500.

    The second build up ride, to be held on October 3, will be over 45km at the Nad Al Sheba cycle track. The third (October 31, 65km) and fourth (November 28, 85km) rides will be held at the Dubai Cycling Course.

    Howison said: “The idea is to increase the distance with every build-up ride to help prepare cyclists for the event itself. They get used to riding in a group, and it’s also a great way to get tips on preparing for the 92km ride”.

    “We really appreciate the enthusiasm of the Dubai Sports Council and the UAE Cycling Federation for our event, their support hasbeen phenomenal. And we couldn’t do it without our sponsors and supporters: Spinneys and Dubai 92,” added Howison.

    Entry is Dh50 per person, however there is an option to register for all four rides and the Spinneys 92 at one go. Those who register for the five races will enter one build up ride for free.

    Registration can be done by visiting www.premieronline.com. All details are on the Facebook page Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge.

    What: Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge – First Build-Up Ride
    Where: Nad Al Sheba cycle course
    When: September 5 at 06:00 Contact: www.premieronline.com

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