Organisers today began the 92-day countdown to the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge taking place in February 2022 in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, with the second 45KM Build-Up Ride fast approaching later this month.

Since the official opening of registration, this year’s race has seen record numbers in sign-ups for the first of the Build-Up Rides, with over 500 cyclists entering the 37KM ride on 30^th October. With already over 1,600 cyclists signed up for the preparatory rides, many more are expected to join for the remaining Build-Up Ride events.

There are three remaining Build-Up Rides planned at the purpose-built Al Qudra Cycle Track in Dubai with this month’s session held on 27^th November to aid cyclists in their preparations for the race.

BUR 2: 45km on 27 November 2021

BUR 3: 66km on 18 December 2021

BUR 4: 85km on 22 January 2022

With the start of this year’s DUBAI BIG 5 competition, which continues throughout the four Build-Up Rides into the main 92KM race in February, the fight for this year’s leader’s jersey is ramping up after the recent season opener.

Following the first Build-Up Ride of 37km on 30th October, Josh Salvatusfrom the Philippines will wear the coveted yellow jersey to begin Build-Up Ride 2 on 27^th November, with strong competition expected from Filipino compatriot Darwin Corpuz and a tight field. In the female category, Michelle Lindqvist from Sweden will wear the Leader’s jersey following her strong performance in the first race.

Stewart Howison, Race Director, said: “We’re delighted to begin the 92-day countdown to this year’s Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge in partnership with Dubai Sports Council. We’re already looking to break event records in this year’s event, with over 500 cyclists registering for our first Build-Up Ride on 30^th October.

“With a particularly strong field in our DUBAI BIG 5 competition and our growing number of sign-ups, we expect a great turnout for the remaining races this year; and with what we anticipate will be ideal racing conditions, a really exciting final race come February.”

Held in partnership with Spinneys, Dubai 92 and Dubai Sports Council, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge is one of the Middle East’s premium sporting races, regularly attracting thousands of riders from all over the world.

The organisers will ensure that the necessary precautions are in place at all Build-Up Rides and the main event to ensure public wellness and a COVID-19 safe environment. More details will be shared individually with each participant closer to the events.

To register for the Build-Up Rides and main event, or for more information, please visit www.cyclechallenge.ae.

Note to Editor: The 92-day countdown begins from Thursday 18^th November 2021, with the main 92KM Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge taking place on Friday 18^th February 2022.