The Daman Liwa Ride returns to the Liwa on Saturday 26th March 2022 with 2 challenging ride options to choose from.

The 110km ride will take riders into the town of Liwa towards  the Royal Palace before turning and heading back through the town past the Tamm Centre heading out via farmlands to Moreeb Dune.

After completing the lap of Moreeb Dune riders will return back to the E90 towards the Liwa Hotel. Riders competing in the intermediate will turn in and make the climb to the hotel finish, whilst long course riders continue straight and make their way into the farmlands  following the reverse route of the UAE TOUR before making their way to the short sharp climb affectionately known as the 'wall'. Climbing the 'wall' and then heading out into the farmlands behind the Royal Palace - this section of the course requires both stamina and good climbing legs for the next 20km with twists and turns as riders make their way back to the E90 roundabout taking the 3rd exit and heading towards the Liwa Hotel for the final climb to the finish.

The Liwa Intermediate is 70km in distance with the Long Course measuring approximately 110km with 1,400m of climbing.

SPECIAL NOTE for those attempting the long course, please be aware there is two check point times you must reach in the noted times to continue on the long course. 

1: A 2hr40min cut off to reach the E90 Round About (approximately 64km) at which time all riders going over this time will be turned towards to hotel finish line and complete the intermediate distance.

2: A 3hr15min cut off to reach 80km (opposite the turn in point to the Liwa Hotel) at which time all riders going over this time will be turned towards to hotel finish line and receive a DNF.

Start and Finish location is the Liwa Hotel (Location Map) which is approximately 2hrs from Abu Dhabi.

Competitors under 16, who are or who are not fully vaccinated, are also required to undertake a PCR test within 96 hours of event day.  

To avail of a discounted rate at the Talal Liwa Hotel (approximately 45 minutes from the start line), please use this link to book your accommodation

CURRENT COVID-19 Protocols - To participate in this event competitors over 16 must be vaccinated or have the appropriate waiver. Your ALHOSN app must be showing ‘Green’ with a negative PCR test result having been undertaken within 96 hours of event day.  

Competitors under 16, who are or who are not fully vaccinated, are also required to undertake a PCR test within 96 hours of event day.