Showka Dam 2 is the UAE’s oldest MTB event location, having hosted events including the Hot6, Showka XCE, Turn & Burn XCTT over the last 10 years.
This year the first event of the brand new UAE Mountain Bike Challenge Series is coming to Showka! An exciting course of 2.5km per lap, with singletrack, rocky climbs, fast technical descents and wadi crossings make for one of the fastest courses in the country!
Traditionally the first race of the season, the Turn & Burn XCTT returns to Showka after a 3 year residence at Hatta, and now becomes the first round of this new series, with UAE Cycle Federation points counting toward and overall series winner for Men u40, Women u40, Men 40+, Women 40+ and Junior Boys & Girls 14-17years.
Each rider starts at 30 second gaps to set their time over 3 laps of the 2.5km course.
For full MTB calendar see “GCC Mountain Biking Community Events” on Facebook.

• Do I need to be fully vaccinated with COVID-19 Vaccine to participate?

  Riders aged 18 years and above will be required to present proof of any vaccine recognized by their national government or a negative PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours.

• How do I find race my race number?

  Race Numbers will be given upon sign on, starts from 6am to 7am at the trailgate.

• Do I need UAECF Licence to compete?

  Yes. UAECF Licence is needed. This can be arranged after you race at the event with Commissaires themselves. Just bring scan of passport, residence visa, vaccine certificate. Cost is 300aed for the season and will allow entry to all MTB, road and TT events this season.

• How many laps are there for each category?

  3 laps for Adults
  2 laps for Juniors

• What are the race timings?

  Course will be open from 6am for pre-ride. First rider off at 7am.
  
  Prizes will be awarded for overall series winners after final event.

• Where do we park?

  Loads of parking at the venue. For location link please Click here.
  
  Bathrooms are located at the Showka highway roundabout.

• What is the level of difficulty of the course?

  INTERMEDIATE/BLUE. Course is open for practice one hour before start. Course map below. 1/2 SINGLETRACK, 1/2 DOUBLETRACK, 2 wadi crossings, 4 climbs (1 exposed rock, 2 singletrack, 1 doubletrack), 2.5km per lap expect 8-15 minutes per lap depending on ability.

• What are the support stations and where are they placed?

  Technical bike support at finish of each lap.