IN PICS: Record-breaking Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge

Sport360 staff 14:30 16/12/2016

Over 2,000 cyclists from across the world took part in the seventh edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge on Friday morning, record-breaking numbers for the cycling event which started at the Dubai Autodrome.

The event launched in 2010, saw rolling road closures throughout the 92km for the first time with full support from the RTA – a giant leap for organisers and all cyclists involved.

Over 250 cyclists took part in the newly added UCI Grand Fondo qualifying category with the top 25% finishers in each age group qualifying for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships.

“Cyclists travelled from all over the world to be here today and this showcases how much the event has grown over seven years since our launch,” said a spokesperson for the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge.

Henrik Frederiksen from Denmark was the fastest finisher in the 92km challenge, taking just 2:07:16 to cover the distance and Arne Van Roosbroeck came in second in 2:07:17, David Williams crossed the line third.

“I travelled from Denmark to Dubai with my team for this cycle challenge, it’s my first time doing this race and I very much enjoyed it, thank you for having me and I will hopefully return next year,” said Frederiksen.

A number of cyclists also took part in the 53 km challenge sponsored by Sony Action Cam.

Meanwhile, CEO of Spinneys Dubai, Jannie Holtzhausen said; “Our motto at Spinneys is ‘Eat Well, Live Well’, and as a food retailer, we hope to inspire our customers to make positive food choices by providing high quality, fully traceable produce.”

Children also had the opportunity to be involved in the cycling weekend with a dedicated 15km and 30km Junior Rides which took place on Thursday afternoon.

For further information or to find out about any upcoming Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge events, visit www.cyclechallenge.ae.

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