Whether you’re a keen cyclist, or just fancy the chance to race one of the fastest riders in the sport, Yas Marina Circuit is the place to be this Sunday.
Current UAE Tour leader and Tour De France winner Tadej Pogacar is offering 200 cyclists the chance to see if they can outpace him at the Yas Island track on Sunday, February 28.
The free event, which will be strictly limited to 200 riders, will take place in three groups with each vying to catch up with the Slovenian champion as his whizzes around the capital’s famous Formula 1 track.
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Sam Bennet, of Deceuninck-QuickStep, celebrates after winning Stage 4 of the 2021 UAE Tour at Al Marjan Island on February 24. AP -
Sam Bennet celebrates winning Stage 4. AFP -
Irish rider Sam Bennet celebrates after winning Stage 4. AFP -
Ireland's Sam Bennett crosses the finish line to win Stage 4. AP -
Sam Bennet celebrates victory on the podium. AFP -
Sam Bennet celebrates victory on the podium. AFP -
The peloton during Stage 4. AP -
Team UAE Emirates' Tadej Pogacar wearing the leader's red jersey during Stage 4. AFP -
Team UAE Emirates' Tadej Pogacar wearing the leader's red jersey during Stage 4. AFP -
The peloton during Stage 4. AFP -
Solvenian rider Tadej Pogacar after the race. AFP -
The peloton during Stage 4. AP
Each group of 65 riders will record their best lap time over two laps of the F1 circuit. The six fastest riders will then race in a final with Pogacar and other members of UAE Team Emirates.
The event, which is a collaboration between Adnoc and Train Yas, comes at the end of the UAE Tour, which currently sees Pogacar leading as the race enters its penultimate stage. Stage 5 starts from Fujairah International Marine Club on Thursday morning, before heading to the summit finish on Jebel Jais.
The event will take place at 7.30pm on Sunday, February 28. Pre-registration is essential and strictly limited to 200 riders. More information and registration information can be found at here.
