Cyclists take part in the 2025 Dubai Ride on Sheikh Zayed Road - in pictures

  • The Dubai Fitness Challenge's annual Dubai Ride took place on Sunday morning. All Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Dubai Fitness Challenge's annual Dubai Ride took place on Sunday morning. All Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Annual race is a flagship event in Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed's 30x30 challenge
    Annual race is a flagship event in Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed's 30x30 challenge
  • Cyclists of all ages and fitness abilities were welcomed to take part in the free-to-attend event
    Cyclists of all ages and fitness abilities were welcomed to take part in the free-to-attend event
  • The the 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road was closed by the RTA from 3am until 10am on Sunday to allow for cyclists to navigate the route
    The the 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road was closed by the RTA from 3am until 10am on Sunday to allow for cyclists to navigate the route
  • A puppy participant in the Dubai Ride
    A puppy participant in the Dubai Ride
  • The ride started in the early hours of Sunday morning, with the 12km Sheikh Zayed Road route passing the Museum of the Future
    The ride started in the early hours of Sunday morning, with the 12km Sheikh Zayed Road route passing the Museum of the Future
  • The flat 4km Downtown family route followed Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard
    The flat 4km Downtown family route followed Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard
  • Cyclists take part in the Dubai Ride on Sheikh Zayed Road as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30
    Cyclists take part in the Dubai Ride on Sheikh Zayed Road as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30
  • In 2024, 37,130 people were registered for the event. Organisers are yet to announce 2025 numbers
    In 2024, 37,130 people were registered for the event. Organisers are yet to announce 2025 numbers
  • The race began at 5am, with several starting points along Sheikh Zayed Road
    The race began at 5am, with several starting points along Sheikh Zayed Road
  • Cars from the Dubai Police super fleet shut Sheikh Zayed Road
    Cars from the Dubai Police super fleet shut Sheikh Zayed Road
  • A participant takes part flying the UAE flag
    A participant takes part flying the UAE flag
  • The Museum of the Future at sunrise
    The Museum of the Future at sunrise
  • The Dubai Fitness Challenge encourages residents to get up and move for a healthier lifestyle
    The Dubai Fitness Challenge encourages residents to get up and move for a healthier lifestyle
  • The 30x30 challenge, it aims to get people to exercise for at least 30 minutes for 30 consecutive days
    The 30x30 challenge, it aims to get people to exercise for at least 30 minutes for 30 consecutive days
  • A creative participant takes part in the Dubai Ride
    A creative participant takes part in the Dubai Ride