The first edition of Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo in 2022. ARCHIVE

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council has announced that the second edition of the Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo will be held on November 18 with Dh2 million in prize money. The race will comprise a 154km route starting from Abu Dhabi and finishing in Al Ain for amateur cyclists to compete in. The Dh2 million prize will be split equally between the men’s category and women’s category. The international race will be broadcast live on the Abu Dhabi Sports Channel. “The race covers a distance of 154km taking riders from Abu Dhabi, through some of the most stunning landscapes, before reaching Al Ain,” said Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. The first edition of the race, which was held in 2022, witnessed the participation of more than 800 cyclists from 72 nationalities. ICA/Expat Media
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