ABU DHABI TOUR CHALLENGE RETURNS TO YAS MARINA CIRCUIT

The world’s top cyclists are returning to Abu Dhabi from 23rd-26th February to compete in the Abu Dhabi Tour and as part of the event, Yas Marina Circuit wants you to get on your bike!

Join Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday 5th or Sunday 12th February for the Abu Dhabi Tour Challenge, the ultimate community time trial competition where amateur cyclists from across the UAE will once again be tasked with going head to head against the clock to complete a lap of Yas Marina Circuit in the fastest possible time.

Cyclists who record the fastest times, and finish in first, second or third place in each category will not only get the chance to stand on the Abu Dhabi Tour podium but will also take home trophies and have the chance to win exclusive Abu Dhabi Tour prizes including a money-can’t-buy VIP Abu Dhabi Tour experience, cycling jerseys, prize vouchers and much more.

Riders can record their fastest individual time around the iconic 5.5km F1® Circuit on Sunday 5th or Sunday 12th February as part of StartYAS, sponsored by Daman’s ActiveLife. Please note cyclists can only record one time on either 5th or 12th February.

As well as the time trial competition, this year there will also be a new challenge taking place on Tuesday 21st February. The Knockout, or KO race as it’s called, will see cyclists complete a lap of the track in a set time, this time will then be reduced after each lap.  Riders must complete the lap inside the fixed time otherwise they will be eliminated. Then in the last lap, the surviving peloton will have to race to the finish as prizes will be awarded to those finishing in first, second or third placed (male/female).

The KO race will take place on Tuesday 21st February as part of TrainYAS by Daman’s ActiveLife.

You can also watch the professional cyclists in the nail-biting final stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour at Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday 26thFebruary. The Abu Dhabi Tour Challenge award ceremony will also take place on Sunday 26thof February.

Age Categories:

18 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 -39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69

Dates:  

• Sunday 5thFebruary – Time Trial Session 1
• Sunday 12thFebruary – Time Trial Session 2  
• Tuesday 21stFebruary – KO race

Times:  

• Registration for the Challenge opens from 6pm – 9pm
• Track open for StartYAS and TrainYAS as well as Challenge practice session from 6pm – 9pm.
• Abu Dhabi Tour Challenge from 9:30pm – 10:00pm
• Last entry for runners/cyclists will be 8:30pm for those not participating in Abu Dhabi Tour Challenge.  

Price: 

Entry is FREE.  Each participant will be loaned a ProChip provided by Premier timing. 

How to register:

Pre-registration is encouraged at www.premieronline.com however sign up will also be available on the day.

Please note:

There will be no GoYAS on February 8thor StartYAS on 19th& 26thFebruary.