The early morning hum of tyres on tarmac will soon return to Dubai as cyclists of all abilities prepare for the 16th edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge.
Riders will take on the sweeping roads of Expo City Dubai and the open stretches of Al Qudra Cycle Track, with the season offering a pathway to Niseko, Japan for the UCI Gran Fondo World Series Championship next August.
Last year, more than 3,300 cyclists turned the city into a peloton, creating one of the most spectacular scenes in UAE sport. In February’s main event, the top 25% in each age category will qualify for cycling’s amateur world finals.
The Road to February
The season begins with the Aster BIG 5 competition, a four-race Build-Up series at Al Qudra that tests speed, endurance, and consistency.
Category leaders will pull on the coveted series leader jersey ahead of each round, while the Team Category offers the chance to race in squads of six.
This year’s calendar:
- Build-Up Ride 1: 28 September 2025
- Build-Up Ride 2: 26 October 2025
- Build-Up Ride 3: 23 November 2025
- Build-Up Ride 4: 4 January 2026
- Junior Rides & Outride: 14 February 2026
- Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge: 15 February 2026
Registration Now Open
Entries for the Aster BIG 5 are now open, with packages starting at AED 585. The fee includes exclusive prizes, leaderboard rankings, the series leader jersey for top riders, and a bespoke finisher medal.
Held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, Spinneys, and Dubai 92, the event has become one of the Middle East’s leading road cycling races, attracting riders from across the region and beyond.
Full registration details are available at cyclechallenge.ae.
