TEMPERATURES
Temperatures in February range between 20° and 24°C during the day. However, in HATTA, where the race takes place, the climate is cooler due to the mountainous environment in the desert and hinterland.
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Dubai's truly extraordinary celebration of mountain bike racing
A unique challenge born on the desert’s sand. A new mountain bike dimension: passion and determination to reach new goals. Relive the first edition’s incredible emotions!
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
The HERO Dubai race will take place at Hatta, the Nature Park 110 km east of Dubai. It is an area that allows a glimpse into the genuine culture of the Emirates, the territory of Hatta is striking for the atmosphere that only the desert is able to convey in its true authenticity. It is in this context that Hatta aims to become a reference destination for ecotourism in the Arabic region, and the decision to create a permanent Mountain Bike Trail Centre represents Hatta's desire to position itself on the international off-road bike world.
Temperatures in February range between 20° and 24°C during the day. However, in HATTA, where the race takes place, the climate is cooler due to the mountainous environment in the desert and hinterland.
The route features 60 km and 1,600 m elevation gain, and develops on the Mountain Bike Trail Centre’s single trails in Hatta. The route is mostly on dirt road and sand and does not feature specific technical elements. Another shorter route (30 km and 800 m elevation gain) will also be available for anyone wanting to experience what it feels like to bike in the desert. However, only competing in the 60 km race will qualify you to take part in the HWS circuit.
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| 6 February 2020 | |
| 09.00 AM – 03.00 PM | HERO Training |
| 7 February 2020 | |
| 08.30 AM | Race Teams presentation |
| 09.00 AM | Start HERO Dubai 2020 |
| 10.30 AM | Estimated arrival of the 1st racer, 30 KM route |
| 11.40 AM | Estimated arrival of the 1st racer, 60 KM route |
| 12 AM | Flower Ceremony |
| 11.30 AM – 4 PM | HERO Barbecue Party |
| 10.30 – 11:30 AM | HERO Dubai Kids |
| 03 PM | Arrival last finisher HERO Dubai 2020 |
| 3.30 PM | Award ceremony HERO Dubai 2020 |
The HERO Dubai KIDS 2020 is a non-agonistic race for children from 4 to 15 years of age. The race is intended to allow youngsters who are already dreaming of one day becoming a real HERO to take part in a mountain bike race especially for them, and to experience the HERO mood. The route is not particularly demanding and it is around the Hatta Mountain Bike Trail Centre.
On Friday 7 February 2020 at 10:30 AM in Hatta, Hatta Wadi Hub.
All kids between 4 and 15 years of age are welcome to take part in this race.
Maximum number of participants is 200 kids.
Registration fee: 80 AED – 20,00 €
The fee includes a race package with a HERO Kids 2020 jersey, and a HERO Kids cap - nice souvenirs of a unique event for your young ones.
On Friday 7 February 2020 at the Hatta MTB Trail Center, the HERO Village will be crowded with stands of all the event partners. Here you have the chance to test all the new products and accessories of the bike world.
On Friday, 7 February 2020 at 3.30 PM, the HERO Dubai Award Ceremony will take place: an unforgettable event during which we will celebrate the achievements of all champions. Prizes will be awarded on stage, with the trophy and a total prizemoney worthy of a race such as the HERO. Awards will go to the first three elites of the category "overall" male and the first three women to have completed the 60 km and 1,600 hm route. Also, in the “Cycling / Hobbies” category, the first three men and women in the “overall” ranking who will compete on the 60 km course will be awarded on stage.
| 1° rank | 3.000 $ |
| 2° rank | 1.800 $ |
| 3° rank | 1.000 $ |
| 4° rank | 500 $ |
| 5° rank | 450 $ |
| 6° rank | 400 $ |
| 7° rank | 350 $ |
| 8° rank | 300 $ |
| 9° rank | 250 $ |
| 10° rank | 150 $ |
| 1° rank | 1.000 $ |
| 2° rank | 700 $ |
| 3° rank | 500 $ |
| 4° rank | 300 $ |
| 5° rank | 200 $ |
| 6° - 10° rank | 100 $ |
Regulation - HERO DUBAI - ENG.pdf
Regolamento - HERO DUBAI - ITA.pdf
Reglement - HERO DUBAI - DEU.pdf
We are happy to recommend hotels and facilities in DUBAI and HATTA as well as organising the transfer from and to the airport of Dubai to your accommodation. Book your plane ticket directly with Emirates, favourite airline of HERO Dubai.
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01st April 2020
Dear friends of the HERO,
We hope you are all healthy and well: that is what truly matters right now.
We are talking with the local government and the sport associations to assess the likelihood of organising the eleventh edition of the HERO Südtirol Dolomites as planned on Saturday, 20 June. As mentioned in the previous statement, our objective is to look after the health of participants, their entourage, and everyone involved in the event’s organisation.
At the moment we are still awaiting news from the relevant authorities. However, we are already working on a possible ‘plan B’ if we have to postpone the event. We still have not decided the potential date but it will certainly be before the end of the summer.
A lot of you would like answers.
We know.
We still do not have them but what we can tell you is that we are pulling out all the stops to ensure the HERO 2020 takes place. Two more weeks of patience is all we ask. By mid-April we should have all the necessary information to give you a more detailed response based on the decisions taken by the local and national government, local administration, and sport associations.
Expect the next update mid-April 2020.
For now, stay home, stay safe, and speak to you soon.
The HERO Südtirol Dolomites Organising Committee.
