The Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge is expanding its community spirit with the launch of an all-new Family Fun Day, designed to bring families, young riders, and cycling enthusiasts together for a full day of energy, enjoyment, and shared experiences. Created in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, this new addition transforms the iconic cycling event into a truly inclusive celebration where fitness meets fun and families take centre stage.
Held at Expo City Dubai, Family Fun Day blends junior cycling races, a relaxed family ride, and a vibrant wellness village into one memorable occasion. It is more than just a sporting event; it is a space where children gain confidence, parents ride alongside their kids, and the wider community comes together to celebrate active living in a joyful and welcoming environment.
A New Chapter for Community Cycling in Dubai
The introduction of Family Fun Day marks an exciting evolution of the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge. Known as one of the Middle East’s most prominent road cycling events, the challenge has long attracted thousands of riders from across the region. With this new initiative, the focus broadens to include families and young participants, reinforcing the event’s commitment to wellness, inclusivity, and community connection.
By combining cycling with entertainment and family-friendly activities, the organisers aim to create an experience that appeals not only to competitive riders but also to children taking their first pedal strokes and parents looking for a meaningful way to spend the day together.
Spinneys Junior Rides: Building Confidence Through Cycling
A Morning Dedicated to Young Riders
The day begins with the much-loved Spinneys Junior Rides, welcoming children aged two to twelve to take part in carefully designed courses that suit different age groups and skill levels. These rides are about far more than distance or speed. They focus on encouraging confidence, improving coordination, and introducing children to the joy of cycling in a safe and supportive setting.
Parents and spectators line the routes, cheering on the young participants and creating a lively race-day atmosphere that makes every child feel like a champion.
Refreshed Categories for Extra Excitement
This year’s Junior Rides introduce refreshed categories that add variety and excitement to the experience. Younger children take part in shorter internal loops within Expo City, allowing them to ride comfortably and confidently in a controlled environment.
Older participants move on to extended routes that lead beyond the city’s core and onto surrounding roads, offering a sense of adventure while still maintaining safety and organisation. These updated categories ensure that every child, regardless of age, enjoys a ride that feels both fun and rewarding.
Junior Ride Distances
Mini Movers aged two to three ride a one-kilometre course designed to introduce them gently to cycling events.
Pedal Pals aged four to five take on a two-kilometre ride that encourages balance and steady pedalling.
Rocket Riders aged six to seven complete a three-kilometre course that builds endurance and confidence.
Speed Squad aged eight to nine step up to a six-kilometre route that adds challenge and excitement.
Power Pedallers aged nine to ten ride nine kilometres, testing stamina and focus.
Rapid Racers aged eleven to twelve also complete nine kilometres, giving older children a chance to experience a more advanced cycling route.
Every junior participant receives a medal and certificate, making the experience memorable and rewarding, regardless of finishing time.
The Family Fun Ride: Cycling Together, Creating Memories
A Relaxed Ride for All Ages
As the day moves into early afternoon, Expo City Dubai transforms into a vibrant cycling playground with the launch of the new Family Fun Ride. This inclusive three-kilometre loop invites families of all ages to ride together at their own pace, enjoying the surroundings rather than focusing on competition.
The route passes Expo City’s iconic landmarks, offering a scenic and engaging backdrop that makes the ride feel like a journey rather than a race. Children under eight can join the ride as long as they are accompanied by a parent, making it accessible for even the youngest cyclists.
Entertainment Around Every Corner
What sets the Family Fun Ride apart is the constantly changing entertainment along the route. Over a ninety-minute experience, families can complete multiple loops, with something new to discover each time.
Roaming performers, interactive activity zones, themed characters, face painters, mascots, and surprise spot prizes ensure that no two loops feel the same. This dynamic approach keeps children engaged and excited, while parents enjoy a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.
Junior Ride participants receive complimentary entry to the Family Fun Ride, encouraging families to stay longer and enjoy the full day’s offerings. All riders who take part receive a finisher medal, adding a sense of achievement to the experience.
Eat Well Live Well Village: Wellness at the Heart
Throughout the day, families can explore the Eat Well Live Well Village, a central hub that reflects the event’s commitment to healthy living and community wellbeing. The village offers a variety of food options, interactive activations, entertainment spaces, and comfortable areas to relax between rides.
Designed as a place to recharge and connect, the village encourages mindful choices around nutrition, movement, and lifestyle. Children can enjoy engaging activities, while parents take a break, enjoy refreshments, or watch the day’s events unfold.
More Than an Event, A Shared Experience
Family Fun Day is not just about cycling. It is about creating moments that families will remember long after the bikes are put away. Whether it is a child completing their first ride, siblings crossing the finish line together, or parents sharing an active day with their kids, the event celebrates togetherness and movement in a meaningful way.
By welcoming participants of all ages and abilities, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge continues to position itself as a community-driven event that values participation as much as performance.
Strengthening Dubai’s Active Lifestyle Culture
Held in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, Spinneys, and Dubai 92, the event aligns closely with the city’s broader vision of promoting active lifestyles and community engagement. Family Fun Day reflects how major sporting events can evolve to include wider audiences while still maintaining their core identity.
As families cycle, cheer, and explore the village together, they become part of a larger movement that encourages health, happiness, and connection. The launch of Family Fun Day adds a new layer of warmth and accessibility to an already iconic cycling challenge, ensuring its place as one of the region’s most inclusive and family-friendly sporting celebrations.
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