The HERO Abu Dhabi Hudayriyat Island races will affect those qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games
Fans of mountain biking, you cannot miss out on this event!
The HERO series is making its highly anticipated debut in Abu Dhabi, starting with the HERO Abu Dhabi Hudayriyat Island!
The toughest mountain bike marathon in the world is all set to shake up the UAE capital between 9 and 11 February.
The inaugural HERO Abu Dhabi Hudayriyat Island will take place from 9-11 February 2024 on Hudayriyat Island, attracting elite cross country mountain bike riders to the emirate as part of the first UCI mountain biking event in the Middle East. pic.twitter.com/1TRH4tuGA3
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The three-day long event will have professional cyclists, amateurs and bike enthusiasts in attendance. Naturally, there couldn’t be a better location than Hudayriyat Island’s Trail X, the only mountain bike trail in Abu Dhabi that spans 15km in length, with four difficulty levels.
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Participants will compete in cross country Olympic and short track mountain bike races. This championship represents a milestone for Abu Dhabi, as it will include XCO-Cross Country Olympic and XCC-short track event.
And the most exciting bit? The HERO Abu Dhabi races will affect those qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games to be held in Paris.
There’s a special something for the little ones with the Kids’ Race, and a separate category for women too. Off the track, don’t forget to explore the fan zones, open on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, visit heroworldseries.com
Date
9-11 February
Location
Trail X, Hudayriyat Island
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