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.<\/p>\n
Since the official opening of registration, this year\u2019s 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 30th<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n There are three remaining Build-Up Rides planned at the purpose-built Al Qudra Cycle Track in Dubai with this month\u2019s session held on 27th<\/sup> November to aid cyclists in their preparations for the race.<\/p>\n BUR 2: 45km on 27 November 2021<\/p>\n BUR 3: 66km on 18 December 2021<\/p>\n BUR 4: 85km on 22 January 2022<\/p>\n With the start of this year\u2019s DUBAI BIG 5 competition, which continues throughout the four Build-Up Rides into the main 92KM race in February, the fight for this year\u2019s leader\u2019s jersey is ramping up after the recent season opener.<\/p>\n 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 27th<\/sup> 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\u2019s jersey following her strong performance in the first race.<\/p>\n Stewart Howison, Race Director, said: \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to begin the 92-day countdown to this year\u2019s Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge in partnership with Dubai Sports Council. We\u2019re already looking to break event records in this year\u2019s event, with over 500 cyclists registering for our first Build-Up Ride on 30th<\/sup> October.<\/p>\n \u201cWith 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Held in partnership with Spinneys, Dubai 92 and Dubai Sports Council, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge is one of the Middle East\u2019s premium sporting races, regularly attracting thousands of riders from all over the world.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n