Road closures in place for Dubai cycle race on Saturday

Thousands of riders are set to take part in the annual Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge

The Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge will take over the streets of the emirate on Saturday morning: Photo: Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge

A number of roads will be closed in Dubai on Saturday as thousands of riders gear up for a major cycle race.

The 12th annual Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge will take over the emirate with elite riders and cycling enthusiasts alike saddled up for success.

The main 94.8km route will weave through the city, passing landmarks such as Emirates Hills, Global Village and Expo 2020 Dubai.

The 94.8km route of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge. Photo: supplied

A shorter 40km challenge will also take place.

The races get under way from 6.15am on Saturday at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai Sports City.

This year's event has won international recognition as it will be part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, which is made up of 28 races all over the world.

A number of roads will be closed to traffic for several hours.

For more information, visit the event's website.

Cycle race road closures

Motor City traffic lights – 5am to 10.30am

D61 Hessa Street – 6am to 8.15am

E311 Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road – 5.45am to 8.15am

Dubai Sports City – 5.45am to 8.30am

D72 Al Al Asayel Street – 5.45am to 8.15am

E44 Al Khail Road D61 – 5.45am to 8.15am

E44 Al Khail Road D86 – 6am to 8.15am

Gems Al Barsha roundabout – 6am to 7.30am

D59 X D72 Discovery Gardens – 6.20am to 7.30am

D61 Emirates Hills – 6.20am to 8.15am

D86 Lakes – 6am to 8.15am

Remrann Roundabout – 6am to 10.45am

D57 Yalays Street – 6am to 10am

E77 Expo Road – 6am to 10am