Event description
This Ramadan, Union Properties brings you the Ramadan Cycle Challenge. A criterium based race-timed format that will keep you pushing harder for longer!

The criterium, or crit, is a bike race consisting of several laps around the Dubai Autodrome circuit. The race lasts for 60 minutes (male race), 45 minutes (female race), and 30 minutes (junior race), after which a bell will be rung for the final sprint lap.

The winner is the first rider to cross the finish. Furthermore, there will be rankings and medals for the ‘fastest sprint lap’ and ‘fastest lap’.

The Dubai Autodrome circuit is perfectly designed to make the race very enjoyable, intense, and challenging. A great opportunity to ride in a group on a short track and test your cycling skills, techniques and tactics.

As the course are 2.5KM laps on a safe, well-monitored, and closed track, the challenge welcomes families, novice-, and expert- riders.
Sponsors
Location
Venue
Dubai Autodrome
Address
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
Races
Criterium Open Challenge | Male
Mon. 4 Jun. 2018
21:15
Cycling Track
60 min
Criterium Open Challenge | Female
Mon. 4 Jun. 2018
20:15
Cycling Track
45 min
Criterium Junior Challenge
Mon. 4 Jun. 2018
19:30
Cycling Track
30 min
Registration
Registration open
Wed. 9 May. 2018
Registration close
Sun. 3 Jun. 2018 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
Insurance
This event is insured through EventProtect.
A 5% insurance premium is applicable.
Practical info
Race pack collection
Race pack & race number collection @ the venue on the day of the event (7.00pm to 9.00pm)
Transport to start
Own transport to and from the venue.
Transport from finish
Own transport to and from the venue.
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Easy
Support stations
Hydration (Water) Station @ Start & Finish
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Other
ProChip Timing tags will be issued against a deposit of AED150, ID, or car keys.

Un-returned tags are charged @ AED150.
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps ProChip by Sports Timing Services
Certificate
No certificates
Medals
Finalists medals
1st, 2nd, 3rd open & junior male and female | 1st Emirate male and female | fastest sprint lap and fastest lap open & junior male and female.
Trophies
Races

Criterium Open Challenge | Male

Duration
  • Cycling Track 60 min
Start date
Mon. 4 Jun. 2018
Start time
21:15
Start location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
1h 15m
Age categories
16-99
Note(s)
A criterium race of 60 minutes + 1 lap.

Including primes for:
- An intermediate sprint lap (announced by a bell rung)
- Overall fastest lap.

No tri-bars or aero-bars are allowed during this race.
No helmet = No ride.
No timing ProChip tag on front fork = No time.

Criterium Open Challenge | Female

Duration
  • Cycling Track 45 min
Start date
Mon. 4 Jun. 2018
Start time
20:15
Start location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
1h
Age categories
16-99
Note(s)
A criterium race of 45 minutes + 1 lap.

Including primes for:
- An intermediate sprint lap (announced by a bell rung)
- Overall fastest lap.

No tri-bars or aero-bars are allowed during this race.
No helmet = No ride.
No timing ProChip tag on front fork = No time.

Criterium Junior Challenge

Duration
  • Cycling Track 30 min
Start date
Mon. 4 Jun. 2018
Start time
19:30
Start location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
0h 45m
Age categories
/ 12-15
Note(s)
A criterium race of 30 minutes + 1 lap.

Including primes for:
- An intermediate sprint lap (announced by a bell rung)
- Overall fastest lap.

No tri-bars or aero-bars are allowed during this race.
No helmet = No ride.
No timing ProChip tag on front fork = No time.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Company
Dubai Autodrome