Gran Fondo Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycling Challenge
14 – 15 February 2026
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Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycling Challenge
The Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge joined the UCI Gran Fondo World Series in 2023 as an official sanctioned race. Covering 92km on the day, challengers will ride across Dubai and take in the Emirates’ breathtaking scenery while zooming across major city roads – all closed just for the event.
Officially launched in 2011, the UCI Gran Fondo World Series features 35 sanctioned qualifying races across the globe, with top cyclists competing in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in August 2026 in Japan. If you are aged 19 and over and have entered in to the 94.8km Main Event or Invitational/Elite category, then you will have the opportunity to qualify. The top 25% of cyclists riding in this year’s 95.4km Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge will qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, which will be held in Japan in August 2026.
The Main Event will take place on Sunday 15 February 2026. The Junior Rides will take place on Saturday 14 February 2026. The Main Event will take place on the streets of Dubai, starting and finishing in the Dubai Sports City.
Sportive Breaks and the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
Sportive Breaks are one of the most experienced Tour Operators for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships and were the official travel partner for the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Perth, Scotland. Alongside that, we have provided travel and support packages to qualified riders for the 2024 edition in Aalborg and the 2025 edition in Lorne. We will have staff support at the event in Niseko to support you during your stay.
Spread your payments and pay in your local currency: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. Pay in a selection of currencies
Book with the experts: Sportive Breaks are the official travel partner of Team Visma | Lease a Bike. We also looked after Team Australia in Perth in 2023, Aalborg in 2024 and Lorne in 2025
Hotel in a prime location: Stay in a hotel ideally situated for this event
All room types available: Stay in a room to suit your needs in a great location with Sportive Breaks
Cycling services: As well as hotels, we also offer mechanic services, guided rides on the courses and advice and support from our experienced team of hosts and riders
Chef de Mission and Team: The knowledge and support of our team of hosts and guides is a valuable asset for all our riders
What's included?
Accommodation
Stay in a hotel ideally situated for this event
Available Rooms
Single, double and twin rooms
Guided Warm-Up Rides
Guided ride on the course route
Mechanic
Mechanic service providing assistance with bike building after travel
Airport Transfers - Available as a supplement
Group transfers available on Tuesday and Monday. Private transfers available on request
Experienced Team
Experienced team of guides and mechanics. Single travellers are welcome to join our group
Packages and Prices
Stay with us in Dubai and enjoy the support of our experienced bike guides, hosts and bike mechanics.
2026 Prices
- From £679 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room
- From £939 per person based on single occupancy of a room
Included with your tour
- 3 nights at the 3* Rove Expo City hotel
- Expert guides and bike mechanic
- Guided warm-up rides
- Detailed itinerary
- ABTA protected
- Airport transfers
- Registration fees and pack delivery
Itinerary
Our staff will be greeting customers in arrivals at Dubai International Airport to greet and direct you to the transfer point. Transfers will be a private car (max 2 passengers per car) Bike boxes will be transferred in a separate luggage carrier.
The journey to the hotel takes around an hour depending on traffic. At the hotel you will have access to bike assembly support.
Your registration pack will be available to collect from a dedicated desk in the hotel lobby.
You will have the evening to explore Dubai.
After breakfast we will transfer you to Al Quodra track for a build-up ride. There will be a Q&A with a local cycling specialist to give you hints and tips for the event. You will then be transferred back to the hotel where you have the day to explore or relax.
Early breakfast will be served at the hotel. The race start is a short walk from the hotel.
Spinneys Dubai92 Elite Start (92km) Start Time – 06:10am
Spinneys Dubai 92 & UCI Gran Fondo Qualifier (92km) Start Time 06:15 – 06:30am
When you return to the hotel our mechanic will be on hand to help disassemble and pack your bike for travelling home.
Departure after breakfast, where we offer airport transfers back to Dubai Airport. Transfers will be in a private car (max 2 passengers per car). Bike boxes will be transferred in a separate luggage carrier.
More About the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships 2026
Launched in 2011, the UCI Gran Fondo World Series (formerly known as the UCI World Cycling Tour) is a series of UCI-sanctioned road races held all over the world. Throughout the 2025-2026 season, a series of events will qualify the top 25% in each age group for the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. The age group winners of the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships are awarded the UCI rainbow jersey. The qualifier events are open to riders of all levels – those who aim to make the podium and others who wish to cross the finish line in the best possible time. For more information, click here.
Who can take part?
Each UCI Gran Fondo World Series event of the 2025-2026 seasons grants qualification rights for the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships (to view the events calendar, click here). Based on the results of each race, the first 25% of athletes in each age group will be qualified for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. The 25% is calculated based on the number of starters in each age group and not on the number of riders having finished the race. In addition, the first three riders of each official age category will qualify directly for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, independently of the number of starters in that age group. Riders must finish the race to gain qualification. For all rules, click here.
Jersey is obligatory
It is mandatory for a rider to wear their national kit at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Time Trial, Team Relay and Road Race. Although the official national jersey is not required, a jersey representing their country with a similar design and colours as the original national team jersey is required. Private or club sponsors are allowed to be featured on the national jersey.
2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
Sportive Breaks were the official fan and amateur participant travel and experiences provider of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and Scotland.
2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
The 2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships took place in Aalborg, Denmark.
2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
The 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships took place in Lorne, Australia.
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Logistics covered
We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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