What you need to know about UCI Road Cycling World Championships in Qatar

For the first time in Qatar, the UCI Road Cycling World Championships will take place in Doha from 9 -16 October 2016. More than 1,000 cyclists from 75 countries, and over 5,700 participants, will be celebrating the spirit of cycling.

The event will bring together the world's best male and female road cyclists in the Elite, Under-23 and Junior categories for the time trial and road race. Twelve titles of UCI World Champion will be awarded during the event.

This is the first time this event will be held in the Middle East and here is everything you need to know about the championships.

LOCATIONS

The races take place at some of Qatar’s most iconic locations, such as Aspire Zone, Qatar Foundation, Lusail, and The Pearl-Qatar.

EVENTS

1.October 8 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Time Trial Training

Lusail Sports Complex

Doha, Qatar

The Time Trial Training will start at 10:00AM up until 1:00PM.

2. October 8 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

UCI Women’s Team Time Trial

Lusail Sports Complex 
Doha, Qatar

UCI Women’s Team Time Trial will start at 02:15PM up until 04:40PM (5:00PM).

3. October 9 - 2:15 pm - 4:40 pm

UCI Men’s Team Time Trial

Lusail Sports Complex, 

Lusail Sports Complex 
Doha, Qatar

UCI Men’s Team Time Trial will start at 02:15PM up until 04:40PM (5:00PM).

4. October 10 - 9:30 am - 10:40 am

Women Junior Individual Time Trial

The Pearl 
Doha, Qatar

Women junior individual time trial starts at 09:30AM to 10:40AM (11:00am).

5. October 10 - 11:30 am - 3:50 pm

Men Under 23 Individual Time Trial

The Pearl 
Doha, Qatar

Men under 23 individual time trial starts at 11:30AM to 03:50PM (4:10pm).

6. October 11 - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Men Junior Individual Time Trial

The Pearl 
Doha, Qatar

Men’s junior individual time trial starts at 9:00AM to 12:30PM (12:50pm)

7. October 11 - 1:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Women Elite Individual Time Trial

The Pearl 
Doha, Qatar

Women’s elite individual time trial starts at 01:15PM to 04:30PM (4:50pm)

8. October 12 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Confirmation of Starters, All Nations and All Categories (Road Races)

Doha, Qatar, 

Confirmation of starters for all nations and all categories will start at 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Each nation will be allocated a time slot for confirmation.

9. October 12 - 1:45 pm - 4:05 pm

Men Elite Individual Time Trial

Lusail Sports Complex 
Doha, Qatar

Men’s Elite Individual Time Trial starts at 1:45PM to 04:05PM (4:25pm)

10. October 13 - 12:00 pm - 3:55 pm

Men Under 23 Road Race

The Pearl 
Doha, Qatar

Men Under 23 Road Race will start from 12:00PM up until 3:55PM (4:15PM).

Please visit the Championship website for information regarding the races schedule: 

To volunteer, go here.

FAN ACTIVITIES

Fan zone: The Fan Zone offers fun for all the family, located at Costa Malaz Beach on The Pearl-Qatar within an air-conditioned tent just ahead of the race finish line. There will be games and activities for all ages and entertainment from BMX stunt riders, cultural displays to name but a few. Food and beverage booths will be available as well.

Activities: Kids Activities, Adult Activities, Sponsors Area, Embassies Area, Food Court, Entertainment Stage, Photo Booth, 3D #UCIDoha2016 Hashtag, BMX Show

Parking: During road closure hours: When the roads are closed for the races, you will be able to park your car either at the Katara Cultural Village or at Doha Exhibition Center (DEC) and use the water taxis or shuttle buses, respectively.

During road opening hours: When the roads have opened in/out of The Pearl, you will be able to park your vehicle at Medina Centrale and either walk or ride a golf cart to the Fan Zone.

Operation hours:

9^th -13^th October: 9 am – 6 pm

14^th -15^th October: 7 am – 9 pm

16^th October: 9am – 9 pm

ROAD CLOSURE

For all details of road closures visit this link.

RIDE OF CHAMPIONS

The UCI Road World Championships Doha 2016 is providing enthusiastic riders with an experience very close to the real thing — the Ride Of Champions (#ROCQATAR16). The Ride will be held on Saturday, October 15, the penultimate day of racing of the eight-day Championships.

Over a 3-hour period, riders can complete as little as 15km or over 75km for the experienced cyclist.

Entry is free, however, places are limited and registrations will be completed strictly on a first-come, first-serve basis. All participants will receive a finisher’s pack as well as a commemorative medal and top.

To register, complete this form.

Accepted applications will receive a confirmation within two to three working days. For further queries, please write to [email protected].