The first and only one international uci xco mountain bike race in the middle east
- 80
- Elite/U23 athletes
- 17
- National and continental champions
- 45
- Nations
- 5
- Continents
Programme
Hero Fan Zone
HUDAYRIYAT ISLAND, ABU DHABI
On 10 and 11 February 2024, the HERO Fan Zone will be crowded with stands of all the event partners. It is a space dedicated to the mountain bike and its ongoing evolution. Here you have the chance to test all the new products and accessories of the bike world.
uci xco - xcc short track
for uci athletes and
amateurs
The race circuit is located at the Trail X facility on the Hudayriat, boasting an incredible view of Abu Dhabi's skyline.
3D Animation race routes & venue
Uci races
The starting list of the uci races featured renowned athletes representing 21 countries across 5 continents. Out of the 60 athletes, a good 17 are national champions or even the current australian and african champions. The race is certain to attract bis crowds thanks to the paris 2024 qualifying xco class 1 races.
- XCC
- Date
- Friday, 09 February 2024
- Start
- 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM UCI CROSS-COUNTRY SHORT TRACK - WOMEN ELITE XCC
04:45 PM - 05:15 PM UCI CROSS-COUNTRY SHORT TRACK - MEN ELITE XCC
- XCO
- Date
- Sunday, 11 February 2024
- Start
- 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM UCI CROSS-COUNTRY OlYMPIC - WOMEN ELITE & U23 XCO
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM UCI CROSS-COUNTRY OlYMPIC - MEN ELITE & U23 XCO - Location
- TRAIL X, HUDAYRIYAT ISLAND
Hero amateurs races
- Date
- SATURDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2024
- Start
- 09.00 am – 11.00 am Amateurs Race - Women XCO (UAE Time)
11.30 am – 01.00 pm Amateurs Race - Men XCO (UAE Time) - XCO
- Length: 5.4km
Elevation: 70hm
Predicted Laps: 3 laps (16 km in total)
TRAIL X, Hudayriyat Island - Registation
- Fee: AED 250
- WELCOME PACK
- HERO race jersey, HERO cap, HERO bag
All participants who will cross the finish line will get the precious HERO Finisher Medal.
HERO KIDS
Agonistic race for kids and youngsters between 6 – 19 years of age (helmets are mandatory for all participants).
- Date
- SATURDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2024
- Start
- 02:00 PM, Trail X, Hudayriyat Island
- RACE ROUTES FOR KIDS*
- 6-9 years 0.7 km
9-13 years 3.9 km
13-16 years 7.4 km
16-19 years 7.4 km - registration
- For free
- WELCOME PACK
- HERO Kids race jersey, HERO cap, HERO bag
*The routes are not particularly demanding.
START NUMBER & WELCOME PACK COLLECTION
- FROM 08 TO 10.02.2024
- Where: Wolfi`s Abu Dhabi – Hudayriyat Island
- Opening hours: From 08:00 AM – 09:00 PM
- Phone: 800 965 347
- Email: abu-dhabi@wolfis.ae
Spectator area
Spectators’ areas are located at the start/finish of the race (HERO Village) as well as along the race route, where the exciting HERO Challenge will take place. This second area can be reached by foot.
The Hero Abu Dhabi on TV
Live broadcasting in 46 countries in 4 continents
- Sunday, 11 February 2024
- 09:00 – 10:30 RACE: UCI Cross-country Olympic - Women Elite XCO UAE Time
11:00 – 12:30 RACE: UCI Cross-country Olympic - Men Elite XCO UAE Time
| AMERICA Delay | |
|---|---|
| USA | beIN Sports |
| EUROPE Live | |
|---|---|
| France | Sport en France |
| Austria | Streamster TV |
| Turkey | TRT |
| Europe | Eurosport |
| AFRICA Live | |
|---|---|
| South Africa | SABC |
| Nigeria | Sporty TV |
| Ghana | Sporty TV |
| Kenya | Ebru TV |
| OCEANIA Delay | |
|---|---|
| Australia | beIN Sports |
| Nigeria | beIN Sports |
| MENA Delay | |
|---|---|
| Algeria | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Bahrain | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Djbouti | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Egypt | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Iraq | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Jordan | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Kuwait | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Lebanon | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Libya | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Mauritania | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Marocco | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Oman | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Palestina | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Qatar | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Saudi Arabia | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Syria | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Tunisia | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| UAE | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| Yemen | MBC/Shahid/SSC |
| INDIA AND SUBCONTINENT Live | |
|---|---|
| India | Channel Sports |
| Pakistan | Channel Sports/PTV and Begin OTT |
| Nepal | Channel Sports |
| Bhutan | Channel Sports |
| Bangladesh | Channel Sports |
| Sri Lanka | Channel Sports |
| Maldives | Channel Sports |
| SE ASIA Delay | |
|---|---|
| Brunei | beIN Sports |
| Burma (Myanmar) | beIN Sports |
| Cambodia | beIN Sports |
| Timor-Leste | beIN Sports |
| Indonesia | beIN Sports |
| Laos | beIN Sports |
| Malaysia | beIN Sports |
| The Philippines | beIN Sports |
| Singapore | beIN Sports |
| Thailand | beIN Sports |
| Vietnam | beIN Sports |
| RED BULL TV Live | |
|---|---|
| RedBull.tv | Worldwide |
How to reach the race venue?
HERO SHUTTLE FROM/TO DUBAI TO ABU DHABI
- HERO FREE bus on Saturday, 10.02.2024
- 06:30am Departure from Dubai - Chelsea Plaza Hotel (Public Parking Lot)
05.30pm Return from Abu Dhabi - 321 Sports
For bookings please send an e-mail to info@heroabudhabi.com indicating your name, surname, mobile phone number, number of people and number of bikes.
LOOKING FOR AN ACCOMODATION IN ABU DHABI?
- Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center (downtown Abu Dhabi)
- 20 minutes/13km from Hudayriyat Island/TRAIL X
- Click on www.marriott.com or the
Marriott Bonvoy app and use code E2831 to avail special rates.
Contact Ms. Meerim Abdybachaeva with any requests at Meerim.abdybachaeva@marriott.com
- DUSIT DUSIT THANI HOTEL – ABU DHABI
- 12 minutes/7 km from Hudayriyat Island
- Promo Code for HERO participants: MODON
- Enter it here
NEED TO RENT A BIKE?
- Located in the Abu Dhabi Cycling Club Clubhouse at Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Where: Wolfi`s Abu Dhabi – Hudayriyat Island
- Opening hours: 07/02/2024: from 02:00 – 0900 PM | From 08 – 10/02/2024: from 08:00 AM – 09:00 PM
- Website: https://wolfis.ae/pages/rental-bikes
- Phone: 800 965 347
- Email: rental-hud@wolfis.ae
INFO
- Any questions regarding the races and the HERO event? Keep in touch
- E-mail: info@heroabudhabi.com
- Mobile: +971 542153364
