Race 5 XQuarry XCO takes the National Series to a brand new MTB venue - the amazing XQuarry 4x4 park at Mleiha!
Organised by XQuarry this brand new 4.5km circuit is one of the most exciting of the series -
As always a fast course for racing on with some unique features only a 4x4 park can offer! Bring your technical and handling skills for a fantastic event!
UAE Cycle Federation points counting toward and overall series winner for Men u40, Women u40, Men 40+, Women 40+ and Junior Boys & Girls 14-18years.
Seperate categories for XC, Gravel and Electric-MTB are available. Points will be awarded as per the bike you are on. UAECF medals for top 3, podium top 5 in each category.
Electronic timing courtesy of Emirates Road Cycling Club. You will need UAE Cycle Federation licence to enter MTB events for 2022/23 season.
This can be bought on Premier Online as you do your race entry for just 50aed per year. Insurance is also available. Day licences are available when entering on Premier Online. Entries on the line are not possible so please make sure you register entry on Premier Online to set a place. You will not be able to race without a licence, even if you entered the event.
For full MTB calendar see “GCC Mountain Biking Community Events” on Facebook and UAE National MTB Challenge Series on IG

• Do I need to be fully vaccinated with COVID-19 Vaccine to participate?

  Riders aged 18 years and above will be required to present proof of any vaccine recognized by their national government or a negative PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours.

• How do I find race my race number?

  Race Numbers will be given upon sign on, starts from 1pm to 1.45pm at the car parking.

• Do I need UAECF Licence to compete?

  Yes. UAECF Licence is needed. You must already have a license before you attend. Please arrange on www.uaecf.ae beforehand.
  
  Day race licenses are available when entering Premier Online if you don't have an annual race license.

• How far is the course?

  4 laps of 4.5km course. Clockwise direction.

• What are the race timings?

  Sign on 1pm to 1.45pm. Race start at 2pm.
  Prizes will be awarded for overall series winners after final event.

• Where do we park?

  Loads of parking at the venue. For parking location link:
  https://maps.app.goo.gl/jVUQQCbFaMwYczFF9?g_st=iw
  click here

• What is the level of difficulty of the course?

  Blue Intermediate

• What are the support stations and where are they placed?

  Marshals on course. Riders should be self sufficient.

• Where is the Race Start/Finish?

  For the start/finish location link:
  https://maps.app.goo.gl/jVUQQCbFaMwYczFF9?g_st=iw
  click here

• Prizes?

  Top 3 in each category get a medal.
  Top 5 in each category podium.
  Top 30 in each category qualify for series points.
  Overall series Top 3 in each category at the end of race 8 for the prizes.