November 2008
14 posts
Mercure Challenge Jebel Hafeet Duathlon
Now, you may be wondering why someone would want to make the climb of Jebel Hafeet harder than it already is. Isn’t it enough to cycle or run up up a 10 kilometre long, 1000 metre high mountain in baking heat? Indeed, why not just drive up the thing? Or even better, stay in bed? Well, this isn’t the time to get into that debate, and if you don’t get it, you probably never...
Race Wrap Up
What a great day out. 180 kms through Dubai, the desert, the mountains, and along the East Coast mountains. Starting near the newest Dubai mega malls to the finish near the oldest mosque in the Emirates. 180 riders from who knows how many countries. Over 1000 metres of climbing, 80 km/h descents, temperatures of 30 degrees, more than 4000 calories burnt for every rider. This much fun...
Race report
There had been a lot of discussion before the event as to how this would progress. 180 riders of varying abilities and experience in a road race is a recipe for crashes. Many thought they’d been entering a ‘sportif’ type event, while others expected a road race. The anticipated solution was for two events to form on the road - one hell bent on winning the generous prize money,...
