Hatta Wadi Hub has hosted some top races in UAE since the trails were opened in November 2014. Now Race 3 of the UAE National MTB Challenge Series is the next installment!
On a circuit not used before - 6.3km per lap of fast and loose descents, corners which come up very fast and climbs will need your balance and determination!
There will be no time to relax, especially as there will be an intermediate KOM prime part way round the course - first 3 riders in each category past the electronic checkpoint will gain extra 3, 2, & 1 series points on Lap 1 & 2!
Each category is back to individual racers age groups and the race is over 3 laps of the 6.3km loop.
The course as usual will be marked with red arrows and open an hour before race time. We are aiming to start 8am with each category going off mass start 1 minute apart to separate the groups.
Expect 45-90 minutes race time depending on ability.
NOTE The race start is 10/15 minutes ride away from the main Hatta Wadi Hub parking so allow time. You can enter the course to practice on the way to the start.
You will need UAE Cycle Federation to enter MTB events for 2021/22 season. This can be bought at UAECF.ae or at the event. Just speak with one of the commissares at the race. Entries at the event are not possible so please make sure you register entry.
For full MTB calendar see “GCC Mountain Biking Community Events.

• 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. Race Check In starts from 6.45-7.45. No registration on the day.

• 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?

  There will be no time to relax, especially as there will be an intermediate KOM prime part way round the course - first 3 riders in each category past the electronic checkpoint will gain extra 3, 2, & 1 series points on Lap 1 & 2!
  
  Each category is back to individual racers age groups and the race is over 3 laps of the 6.3km loop.

• What are the race timings?

  The course as usual will be marked with red arrows and open an hour before race time. We are aiming to start 8am with each category going off mass start 1 minute apart to separate the groups.
  
  8am Mens u40 8am
  8.01am Mens 40+ 8.01am
  8.02am Ladies u40 & 40+ & Juniors
  
  No registration on the day.
  Expect 45-90 minutes race time depending on ability.

• Where do we park?

  Hatta Wadi Hub parking & facilities
  location link here
  Make sure you park at the main Wadi Hub not at the start location.

• What is the level of difficulty of the course?

  INTERMEDIATE/BLUE

• What are the support stations? And where can they be found?

  Technical bike support at finish of each lap.

• Where is the Race Start/Finish?

  Click here for the start/finish location link.