IMPORTANT NOTICE:
We have a new start location and time for the event. The Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge will now start from Sharjah Mamzar Lagoons (25°18’35.05”N 55°21’10.52”E) promptly at 06:00hrs on Friday 18th November 2016.  There is ample parking space and you can approach and park, on the Dubai Mamzar side or the Sharjah side. Please download the Rider Guide pdf for updated information and maps.

In collaboration with Dubai Roadsters, this unique, non-competitive cycle challenge takes you east from the coastal Sharjah lagoons, through the stunning Hajar Mountains across to the east coast of Kalba and then north all the way to Fujairah and your final destination, Le Meridien Al Aqah – the route stretches 200km with approx 1300m of elevation along smooth tarmac roads, winding through dunes, over mountain climbs and along the beautiful east coast highway to the finish where you can enjoy the fine sandy beaches of Fujairah.

Start/Finish Location
The Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge will start on the west coast of the UAE in Sharjah departing at 06:00hrs on Friday 18th November 2016. Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to check-in at the registration desk (and collect your goody bag if you are an international participant). The ride will finish at Le Meridien Al Aqah in Fujairah. Riders are asked to reach the finish no later than 14:30hrs which is a minimum requirement of 27.5kph.
At the finish you will be rewarded with shower and changing facilities to prepare for your lavish BBQ buffet on the hotel’s private lawns with amazing views of the beach and Indian Ocean. A designated and secure area will be available to rack your bike until your departure – all bikes must be claimed by using your shirt bib number – which will be checked against your bike number.

International participants
We welcome overseas participants to enjoy the beauty of the UAE by riding the Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge. We have a number of special rates for hotel stays and can include sightseeing excursions as well as bike rides with local groups or private tours during your stay for an additional cost. Please email events@urbanultra with your requirements or for more details.

AED 550 inc. BBQ Buffet at Le Meridien Al Aqah and Limited Edition Castelli Cycle Jersey. Additional buffet tickets may be purchased for family and friends for AED 200 pp, in the store on Premier Online – BBQ Buffet includes food and soft drinks only. Alcoholic drinks are not included in the ticket price but can be purchased separately at the venue. (Please note that riders registering BEFORE 8th September 2016 will receive their jersey in time for the ride. Riders registering after this date will have to wait approx. 8-10weeks after the ride date for their jersey delivery).