ADCO Liwa Cycling Challenge -

winners , for those who didnot collect there prizes please contact khalid hamza to arrange the collection 0551646666

Congratulations to all the riders completing the beautiful, yet challenging courses of the .

The of 2016:

Elite Men
1. Matt Boys – 02:39:04
2. Mansoor Mohamed – 02:39:05
3. Xhuliano Kamberaj – 02:43:18

Masters Men
1. Jay Tolentino – 02:39:15
2. Elton Horner – 02:43:23
3. Gerry Van den Eynde – 02:43:34

Veteran Men
1. Rob Relton - -2:43:33
2. Paul Cheetam – 02:43:34
3. Timothy Jensen – 02:43:34

Elite Women
1. Aimee Wright – 03:20:55
2. Roisin Thomas – 03:20:55
3. Jill Mair – 03:20:57

Masters Women
1. Helle Bachofen von Echt – 03:20:54
2. Yvonne van Hattum – 03:20:58
3. Natasha Leask – 03:25:16

Veteran Women
1. Dee Boys - -3:34:43
2. Janet Howard – 03:38:58
3. Ruth Hatton – 03:52:43

Beginner Men
1. Jan-Kim Nasino – 01:13:33
2. Lawrence Lumanlan – 01:15:58
3. Glen DeCoste – 01:17:02

Beginner Women
1. Aude Touraine – 01:37:41
2. Angela Arundel – 01:52:29
3. Ashleigh Ward – 01:59:44

Youth 12-15 Men
1. Lian Aucamp – 01:19:45
2. Ali Abbas Qassem – 01:19:46
3. Ahmed Ali Al Souqi – 01:19:47

Youth 12-15 Women
1. Lara-Joy Zinn – 01:52:24

Junior 6-11
1. Ahmad Humaid Mehrab – 00:07:27
2. Jayden Zinn – 00:07:30
3. Mayed Hussein Qassem – 00:07:58

RESULTS ARE NOW ONLINE!





https://www.hopasports.com/event/adco-liwa-cycling-challenge/results

ADCO Liwa Cycling Challenge Come, race and experience the undulations of an unspoilt area of the Emirates. The Liwa Cycling Challenge has been designed for the whole family!! The LIWA CYCLING CHALLENGE in coordination with the UAE Cycling Federation is happening on the 22nd January 2016.These Junior (Start 8.45am), 40KM Beginn…

Many special thanks to every one made this event a very special, we promise you many super preparations next year
(The below picture was one of the best acknowledges the real purpose of organizing this challenge)
We will update you with the new videos and pictures very soon)

Here we go
few mins to start

last participants number is 675 cyclists

*** ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE ***

Road closures extended till 12pm.

We have received your concerns about safety and extended road closures to 12pm (4 hours total).

Any riders taking longer than 4 hours may still finish the course.
We have marshals and commissaries on the course to look after the riders.
In addition, there is limited traffic in Liwa.

*** RACE BRIEF ***

The following is important race information that you need to know:

All races start from: Tel Moreeb, Liwa.
https://goo.gl/maps/bFXW7aQAVep
Or use the following GPS codes to reach Tel Moreeb : 22°58'34.5"N 53°47'06.7"E

**TRAVELLING TO TEL MOREEB / LIWA, WESTERN REGION**
From Dubai: Approx. 400km
From Abu Dhabi: Approx 250km

**FUEL STATIONS**
There are two service stations on your journey to Liwa.
One on the E11, just before turning off onto the E45.
https://goo.gl/maps/ZMeH7c3iTUS2

And one in Madinat Zayed on the E45.
https://goo.gl/maps/GjWrhMLc3pp
There is also one in Liwa.

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BEFORE THE RACE
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**RACE PACK COLLECTION**
Thursday 21st January
2-11pm
Western Hotel
Madinat Zayed
https://goo.gl/maps/oxfkkvzi59q

This is on the way down the E45 and everyone driving to Tilal Liwa Hotel, Liwa Hotel or the camp will pass this hotel.
We strongly advise collecting the race packs on Thursday to avoid queues for collection before the start on Friday morning.

OR

Friday 22nd January
5:30-7:30am
Liwa Office / Administration block
By Tal Mareb / Campsite / Start line
Liwa
https://goo.gl/maps/bFXW7aQAVep

**TIMING**
HOPASPORTS Timing will provide the timing chip for the ADCO Liwa Cycling Challenge. You will receive this chip plus instruction in your race pack.
Preliminary timing will be available shortly after you cross the line.
You will receive a link to the official results from HopaSports via email as soon as these become available on Friday 22nd. Results will then also be available on www.hopasports.com


**CAMPING**
A camping area is set up by Tel Moreeb and the start/finish line. Each tent holds 4-6 people and they are free to book.
Tents must be booked in advance by email to [email protected] Please specify number of people and number of children.
All tents will be allocated and numbered and you will receive your allocated number by event organizers on site when you arrive.
There are full bathroom facilities including showers and hot water at the campsite.
The ‘floor’ of the tent is covered but we recommend that you bring your own inflatable mattresses, bedding and sleeping bags / pillows.
You can also bring your own tent to set up in the camp.
Animals are not permitted in the campground.
There is a playground for kids in the area.

**CATERING**
There will be free snacks/catering on the campsite for the riders and their guests.
Thursday evening – Dinner (6-10pm)
Friday morning – Breakfast (from 6am)
After the race:
Lunch/snacks will be provided by the start/finish line.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generosity in providing this. The campsite is a wonderful friendly setup with campfires, social spots and is safe and secure.

Organisers will make a camp fire where riders and guests can relax.
You are also permitted to bring your own food and drink supplies.

**ONSITE STORE**
There is a convenience store on site that sells incidentals’ including water, wood etc.

**PHONE RECEPTION**
There is coverage by Etisalat.

**FREE BIKES TO BORROW AND RIDE IN THE CHALLENGE**
Fun Ride Sports will be present by Tel Moreeb / Start line with 100 bikes (50 road bike and 50 fitness bikes) available to borrow and ride free of charge at the challenge.
Details as following:
- Opening times: Friday 22nd January; 6am-8pm
- Location: By Tel Moreeb / the startline – Look for the branded ‘Fun Ride Sports’ tent
- All bikes have flat pedals (you will need to bring your own cleat pedals)
- Bike sizes: Small to large
- Helmets provided by Fun Ride Sports
- Fun Ride Sports staff will be present on site to help with general bike fitting and mechanical issues
- No need to book in advance, just show up in the morning and sign out your bike with the Fun Ride Sports staff. PLEASE ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME to potentially wait for staff to become available and to fit the bike.
- What to bring yourself: Sufficient fuel (water and nutrition)

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RACE DAY
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**RACE START TIMES**
8:00am - Elite Men, Masters Men, Veteran Men, 100K
8:05am - Elite Women, Masters Women, Veteran Women, 100K
8:30am - Beginner Men, Beginner Women, Youth 12-15, 40K
8:45am - Junior 6-11, 8K

All athletes need to line up at the start line approximately 10 minutes before the start time. There will be a start line race briefing.

**SAFETY**
Helmets must be worn. No helmet, no ride.
No iPods or music is to be worn whilst racing. This is for both you and your fellow competitors’ safety.
Please make sure you carry enough food and fluid.
TT Bikes or Aero Bars are permitted, HOWEVER, triathlon non-drafting rules will apply. Any riders on tri bikes or aero bars will start behind the riders on road bikes and may not at any time mix with these riders. Riders seen by commissars riding on aero bars in a group or peloton may be disqualified. This is for the safety of all riders.
WEAR SUN LOTION.

**FUEL/WATER STATIONS ON THE COURSE**
There will be 20 fuel stations on the course supplying riders with water, juices and bananas.


**SUPPORT CARS**
Teams will be allowed a support car that can follow the majority of their riders. Team cars need to be registered in advance:
Please email [email protected] with: Team name and car registration number.
On Friday morning collection of car stickers will be in the Liwa Office from 5:30am.
They will need to follow Federation Race Rules and listen to any instruction from the commissaries.
There are NO neutral support cars. Each rider is responsible for being self sufficient during the challenge and must bring their own repair / puncture kit.

**ROAD CLOSURES**
The roads will be fully closed to traffic 7:30am - 11am. Riders not able to finish by 11am may still finish the course.

**MEDICAL ASSISTANCE**
There will be medical support on the course. Please ensure that you carry one form of ID on your ride in case of a medical emergency. We recommend that you carry the name and contact phone number of your Emergency Contact as well.

** PRIZE CEREMONY**
We will start at 11am and be finished by 11:25am

Please stay in the Moreeb Dune area and support all the races – relax and enjoy the beauty of the area with friends and family.

Updates for the Liwa Cycling Challenge will be loaded to the page:
https://www.facebook.com/ADCO-Liwa-Cycling-Challenge--941958679220605/

Thanks - and good luck!
Have a great race!

The ADCO Liwa Team

(All riders will receive these instructions via email too)

Tal Mareb Liwa - أبو ظبي

**FREE BIKES TO BORROW AND RIDE IN LIWA CHALLENGE**

Fun Ride Sports will be present at Tel Moreeb / Start line with 100 bikes (50 road bike and 50 fitness bikes) available to borrow and ride free of charge at the .

- Opening times: Friday 22nd January; 6am-8pm
- Location: By Tel Moreeb / the startline – Look for the branded ‘Fun Ride Sports’ tent
- All bikes have flat pedals (you will need to bring your own cleat pedals)
- Bike sizes: Small to large
- Helmets provided by Fun Ride Sports
- Fun Ride Sports staff will be present on site to help with general bike fitting and mechanical issues
- No need to book in advance, just show up in the morning and sign out your bike with the Fun Ride Sports staff. PLEASE ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME to fit the bike.
- What to bring yourself: Fuel (water and nutrition)

100 tents to accommodate our guests at

*** ANNOUNCEMENT***

We are very excited to announce that women racing the 100K course, will be racing on equal terms with the male riders at the ; split into three age categories.

Categories (results and podium ceremonies) and start times as follows:

08:00
100K
Elite Men 18-34
Masters Men 35-44
Veteran Men 45+

08:05
100K
Elite Women 18-34
Masters Women 35-44
Veteran Women 45+

08:30
40K
Youth 12-15
Beginner Men 16+
Beginner Women 16+

08:45
8K
Juniors 6-11