Bikes to take over Abu Dhabi roads as Gran Fondo race returns to UAE capital

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Are you a cycling enthusiast living in Abu Dhabi? Then there is good news for you. The sights on the roads of Abu Dhabi will give you an adrenaline rush after a few months. Bike Abu Dhabi Grand Fondo, the most awaited cycling event is coming to the UAE capital and fans can’t wait. Event dates and prizes have been announced. Let’s take a deeper look.

The 2nd Bike Abu Dhabi Grand Fondo Race is here!

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The Abu Dhabi Sports Council has confirmed that the Abu Dhabi Gryffindor Cycling Tour will return after a hugely successful debut. On Saturday, November 18, the event will feature a 154km challenge. The cycling event will be broadcast globally on Abu Dhabi Sports Channel. The second edition of the Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo will be an exciting opportunity for cycling enthusiasts in the UAE, especially Abu Dhabi.
Just picture it once in your head. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Al Ain, do your favorite activity, which is cycling, and if you go faster, you will win cash prizes. Well, either way, we see a win-win situation. So let’s see how big the prize money is for this event.

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Cash prizes up to AED 2 million

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Yes, you read that right! The winner of this event will take home AED 2 million and many fond memories of riding through the UAE capital. The Bike Abu Dhabi platform hosts various events throughout the year. But the Gran Fondo is undoubtedly the most famous of them all. Of course, the AED 2 million prize money, or “gran kahuna”, is what the drivers compete for. Did you know that the awards will be divided equally between the men’s and women’s divisions? Yes, the organizing committee has also announced.

The competition aims to promote cycling as an integral part of a sustainable mode of transport and a healthy lifestyle in the UAE. In recent years, an extensive network of cycling trails has been established in support of this goal, including Trail X, a 15km mountain bike trail on Hudayriyat Island.

So start practicing your riding skills. You have time until November 18, 2023.

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