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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai is set to turn into a giant cycling track in 2 days for the third edition of Dubai Ride.

Taking place on the morning of Sunday (Nov.6), Dubai Ride, presented by DP World in association with RTA is one of the most anticipated events of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) and will welcome all residents and visitors alike.

The iconic cycling event is non-competitive, free for all, and will feature two distinct routes that tour some of Dubai’s most prominent landmarks.

A 12km route will be open to fitness enthusiasts and more experienced riders who are looking to take on this exciting challenge, with another 4km route open to families and leisure cyclists.

Dubai Ride also welcomes people of determination to take part in either route, and those interested in participating should visit the Dubai Ride website for more details.

Dubai Ride’s 12km route will take place on Sheikh Zayed Road and will start at 5:00AM from five different starting gates located at the Museum of the Future, Al Satwa, the Coca-Cola Arena, Business Bay, and the Lower Financial Centre Road. Meanwhile, families with younger children are encouraged to take the 4km route, which will start at 5:00AM at Dubai Mall, following Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, and around the Dubai Opera and Burj Khalifa.

All riders must be capable of cycling a minimum distance of 4km and bring their own bike, helmet, and refillable water bottle, there will be a number of refill stations on the track thanks to Mai Dubai. No backpacks will be permitted, and speed limits will be set across both routes and closely monitored by ride marshals for the safety and protection of participants.

Riders must register to participate prior to the event at www.dubairide.com and receive email confirmation to take part on the exclusive cycling routes. Following registration, participants will receive a QR code which they will need to present to collect their bib from one of 3 distribution points at malls conveniently located across Dubai:

•      City Centre Deira

•      Dubai Hills Mall

•      Ibn Battuta Mall

Bib collection is open until Saturday during normal mall opening hours, and all participants must collect their bib and take it with them on Sunday to take part in the Dubai Ride presented by DP World in association with RTA.

Details regarding parking areas will be sent to all participants before the event, based on their chosen starting point. To ensure everyone’s safety and to be able to access the car parks, bikes must be mounted to the back of, or inside of the car. Participants who wish to cycle to the event are requested to use the cycle paths wherever possible and to follow RTA rules whilst riding on the public roads.

Dubai Ride is organised by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai Sports Council; with presenting partner DP World; Association Partners Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), AVIV Clinics, Fitbit, Emaar; Official Partners Emirates Airline, and Mai Dubai; Media Partner Arabian Radio Network (ARN); and Government Partners Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, Event Security Committee, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and Dubai Police.

Register now for Dubai Ride on https://www.dubairide.com/register/.