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ARN News Center
24-02-2025
- Sport
- ARN News Center
Riders complete 15th Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge
Riders have completed the 15th edition Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, held in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council. Cyclists filled the traffic-free streets on Sunday morning across Dubai for a pulsating race, culminating in an exciting sprint finish, family fun and an incredible atmosphere in the Eat Well Live Well Village at Expo City Dubai. 15th edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, saw exceptional racing in the Elite Invitational Category and Group 1 - Elite Seeded competition. Thousands of riders set off for the 96.4 km race from Expo City Dubai and the last rider successfully crossed the finish line around 1 p.m. completing the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spinneys Dubai 92 🚲 Challenge (@spinneysdubai92) In the elite category, male athlete Francesco Lamon and female athlete Makhabbat Umutzhanova were fastest across the finish line with respective times of 2:01:47 and 2:01:49, taking top spot in the standings and earning AED 10,000 each from the lucrative AED 36,000 prize pot. Lamon was followed closely by Maksim Orekhov and Jasper Verkuijl both securing podium positions with finishing times of 2:01:47. respectively. Similarly, Ebtissam Zayed and Akvile Gedraityte took second and third place with close margins, finishing with times of 2:01:49. To cap off a remarkable Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 competition, the overall winners saw Shaun Carey and Helle Bachofen Von Echt emerge as the male and female winners with times of 2:01:49 and 2:02:26. respectively. In the Open Category it was Emmauel Cabanas and Tania Rodrigues who took home the wins in the grand finale, with Cabanas crossing the finishing line in 2:01:49 and Rodrigues completing the 96.4km course in 2:02:28. In the Vets Category it was Simon Cox and Adriana Sanchez who took home the wins in the grand finale, with Cox crossing the finishing line in 2:01:51 and Sanchez completing the 96.4km course in 2:15:46. Held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, Spinneys and Dubai 92, 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 2025 Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, a key qualifying race in the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Series season, saw elite cyclists take to the streets of Dubai, with 346 riders earning their spot in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Lorne, Australia.
Dubai Eye
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Riders complete 15th Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge
Riders have completed the 15th edition Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, held in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council. Cyclists filled the traffic-free streets on Sunday morning across Dubai for a pulsating race, culminating in an exciting sprint finish, family fun and an incredible atmosphere in the Eat Well Live Well Village at Expo City Dubai. 15th edition of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, saw exceptional racing in the Elite Invitational Category and Group 1 - Elite Seeded competition. Thousands of riders set off for the 96.4 km race from Expo City Dubai and the last rider successfully crossed the finish line around 1 p.m. completing the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spinneys Dubai 92 🚲 Challenge (@spinneysdubai92) In the elite category, male athlete Francesco Lamon and female athlete Makhabbat Umutzhanova were fastest across the finish line with respective times of 2:01:47 and 2:01:49, taking top spot in the standings and earning AED 10,000 each from the lucrative AED 36,000 prize pot. Lamon was followed closely by Maksim Orekhov and Jasper Verkuijl both securing podium positions with finishing times of 2:01:47. respectively. Similarly, Ebtissam Zayed and Akvile Gedraityte took second and third place with close margins, finishing with times of 2:01:49. To cap off a remarkable Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 competition, the overall winners saw Shaun Carey and Helle Bachofen Von Echt emerge as the male and female winners with times of 2:01:49 and 2:02:26. respectively. In the Open Category it was Emmauel Cabanas and Tania Rodrigues who took home the wins in the grand finale, with Cabanas crossing the finishing line in 2:01:49 and Rodrigues completing the 96.4km course in 2:02:28. In the Vets Category it was Simon Cox and Adriana Sanchez who took home the wins in the grand finale, with Cox crossing the finishing line in 2:01:51 and Sanchez completing the 96.4km course in 2:15:46. Held in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, Spinneys and Dubai 92, 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 2025 Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, a key qualifying race in the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Series season, saw elite cyclists take to the streets of Dubai, with 346 riders earning their spot in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Lorne, Australia.
The National
21-02-2025
- Sport
- The National
Which roads are closed for Spinneys Dubai 92 cycling race this week?
Drivers across Dubai will face temporary road closures at the weekend as the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge takes place on Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23. Key roads will be closed to traffic for several hours on both days. On Saturday from 6.15am to 9.30am, access to Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street from Expo City Dubai will be restricted, affecting areas such as Tilal Al Ghaf. Sunday's 92km race will bring wider closures. From 6.10am to 8.22am, roads including Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, Al Qudra Road and Umm Suqeim will be off limits. This will affect communities such as Al Reem, Damac Hills, Mira, Town Square, Arabian Ranches and Sustainable City. Additional closures from 6.22am to 8.22am will affect Global Village, The Villa and Cityland Mall. Hessa Street will be closed from 6.50am to 8.40am, affecting residents in Studio City and Motor City. Further closures from 7.25am to 9.50am will impact Jumeirah Golf Estates, Al Barsha and Jumeirah Village Circle. Al Asayel Street will also be closed from 7.00am to 9.30am affecting the Springs, Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Islands, JLT and Meadows. Motorists are advised to plan ahead as the final rider cut-off is at 9.45am at Hessa Street in the direction of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road. The event route stretches from Al Forsan Park at Expo City Dubai through major residential areas, before ending where it started. With thousands of cyclists participating, authorities have urged drivers to use alternative routes and allow extra travel time to avoid delays. The race first took place in 2010 and has attracted more than 2,000 participants from across the world.
What's On
20-02-2025
- Sport
- What's On
Take note: All the major road closures happening this weekend
Major road closures this weekend… Motorists, watch out this weekend – road closures are incoming, this time for the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge and the UAE Tour Women 2025 cycling event. These are the names and roads you need to aware of if you're driving out and about in Dubai. The challenge will take place on Sunday, February 23, and the 92km race will block access to Hessa Street, Al Asayel Street, and Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan from 6.10am to 8.22pm. Since these areas toads connect and cover some key areas like Al Reem, Damac Hills, Mira, Town Square, Global Village, expect delays here. There will be no access to Hessa Street between 6.10am and 9.50am which will then affect traffic in Studio City, Motor City, Sports City, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Al Barsha, Al Barsha South, Tilal Al Ghaf and Jumeirah Village Circle. The shorter races will take place on Saturday, between 6.15am and 9.30am which means that Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nayan towards and from Expo City Dubai will be closed. This will have a knock-on affect for the Tilal Al Ghaf and Remraam areas of the city. إليكم خريطة مسار فعالية طواف الإمارات 2025، يوم الجمعة 21 فبراير. ينطلق المشاركون في تمام الساعة 12:30 ظهراً من الجامعة الأمريكية إلى شارع الشيخ زايد، مروراً بشارع النسيم وشارع الخيل وشارع الجمايل وشارع زايد بن حمدان، وصولاً إلى نقطة الانتهاء مقابل جامعة حمدان الذكية لمسافة 160… — RTA (@rta_dubai) February 20, 2025 On Friday, the UAE Tour Women 2025 cycling event will see closures on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Naseem Street, Al Khail Road, Al Jamayel Street, and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street to name a few, before finishing near Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University. Roads will be closed from 12.30pm for the participants to commence the race, until 4.30pm. at intervals as part of traffic management. Motorists have also been advised to use alternative routes such as Ras Al Khor Road and Emirates Road until the event concludes. Traffic today… Delays are also expected on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Hessa Street today due to the start of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai Sports City, between 11am and 2pm, and again from 9 pm to 11 pm, according to the RTA. Delays are expected on both Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Hessa Street due to the start of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai Sports City, on February 20, 2025 from 11 AM until 2 PM, and from 9 PM until 11 PM. #RTA advises you to plan your trips in advance and leave early to… — RTA (@rta_dubai) February 20, 2025 These delays could continue throughout the weekend, in addition to the two cycling events, as the launch of Dubai Games 2025 runs from Thursday, February 20 to Sunday, February 23. Lots of action happening, and drivers have been advised to plan their journeys well in advance to avoid getting stuck in traffic. Keep an eye out on social channels to stay updated with the state of the roads. @rta_dubai Images: Getty > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
