Dubai Sports City is set to stage their biggest cycling event to date as they prepare to host the seventh edition of the Great Dubai Pulse Ride with the family event expecting to see more participants than ever before.
On Friday, March 4, beginning at the Rugby Zone, Sports Village will welcome cyclists from across Dubai, offering three different routes and distances for participants to take on, with a full support team on hand to manage the event.
With 5km and 10km family rides to choose from as well as a 20km professional route, where bicycles from Cycle Hub are up for grabs, it promises one not to be missed.
More than 5,000 people have competed since its launch in 2013, and with their last edition in November attracting 500, it has now become a must-do for Dubai Sport City residents and keen cyclists.
Now in its fourth year, The Great Dubai Pulse Ride is in a collaboration between Dubai Sports City president, Khalid Al Zarooni, and Dubai Sports Council.
It takes advantage of unused land behind the vast sports and lifestyle community, offering a perfect cycling environment for the family.
“It’s always an exciting time of the year as we prepare for the Dubai Pulse Ride,” said Al Zarooni.
“To be able to use the land around Dubai Sports City provides us with a great playground for cyclists and it’s only right that we take advantage of what is on our doorstep.
“We know that cycling is one of the fastest growing sports in the UAE so to offer something to the schedule of cycling events that is a non-competitive family ride with the Dubai Sports Council in a very safe environment is a joy for myself and the organisers.”
A great day out: You can choose from 5km and 10km family rides.
The Great Dubai Pulse Ride is part of a hugely growing community at Dubai Sports City, and while not exclusive to residents of the lifestyle community, it is another pillar of its sporting and active-lifestyle amenities.
Dubai Sports City has already had a busy start to the year.
Both the Masters Champions League and Pakistan Super League have been staged at the Dubai International Stadium, while European football sides have been using the state-of-the-art facilities for a warm weather training camps. The Dubai Tour also passed through Dubai Sports City as part of its four-day race across the UAE earlier this month.
The Great Dubai Pulse cycle ride however, is now one of the stand-out community events and considered to be one of the most important.
“It is great for Dubai Sports City to have high-performance sport being held within our community such as cricket, football and golf,” added Al Zarooni.
“To have world-class sporting superstars visit is fantastic for everyone but Dubai Pulse is special because everyone can take part.
“Cycling is a huge part of Dubai Sports City. We have people commute around the community on their bikes.”
He added: “My goal is to increase the culture of cycling in the local community. I want to see more bikes than cars on our streets.”
To register, visit www.cyclehub.ae with on-day registration beginning at 07:00 ahead of the 08:00 ride.
What: The Great Dubai Pulse Ride
Where: Rugby Zone, Dubai Sports City
When: Friday, March 4 from 08:00
Contact: For more information or to register, visit www.thecyclehub.com
