Cycle Challenge adds junior race to 2014 event

Sport360 staff 15:47 10/09/2014
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  • Something to aim for: Young riders at the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge will be able to watch the seniors take part the following day.

    With 92 days to go until the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge on 12 December, organisers have announced that this year will also include a Junior Challenge to encourage young riders in the UAE to get on their bikes.

    The event, now in its fifth year, now attracts cycling enthusiasts from all over the world.

    This year is no different with more than 2,000 riders expected to enter – four times more than when the event was launched.

    The Junior Challenge will be held on Thursday 11 December, and junior cyclists aged 7-10 will be able to enter a 16km race, while 11-16 year olds will race over 32km.

    Mini Rides for smaller children aged 6 and under will again be held on the day of the Spinneys 92 on 12 December. Registration for the Junior Challenge will cost 50dhs, with participants receiving a medal and t-shirt.

    Four build up rides held in the lead up to the big day to give cyclists the opportunity to work on their fitness, practice riding in a group, and are particularly good for new cyclists.

    The first build up ride was held last weekend over 35km at Nad Al Sheba cycle course, and attracted over 400 cyclists. The build-up rides increase in distance each time in preparation for the full 92 km race, with the next event being held on October 3 over 45km at the Nad Al Sheba cycle track.

    Rides 3 and 4 will be held at the Dubai Cycling Course, with the third ride on 31 October on a 65 km course, and the final one on 28 November over 85km.

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