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We are heading back to the western side of Qatar for the Dukhan Climbers Classic Road Race. As the event name suggests, this event will challenge your legs to a hilly road race with a KOM-style hilltop finish. Join us on Friday morning of February 3, 2023, and let us see some elevation gains on your Strava.
PROVISIONAL RESULT
PROVISIONAL RESULT
RACE INFORMATION
RACE INFORMATION
LOCATION
LOCATION
Start & Medal Ceremony at the Dukhan Town Center / Souq
From Dukhan Highway, take the first exit signed "Dukhan"
Race HQ is easily located in the center of the town, next to McDonald's.
Finish on the Hill 22km from Dukhan Town Center (following the race route) or 7km from the Fahahil Roundabout Turn.
EVENT TIMING
EVENT TIMING
06:00 - 06:50 - Sign-on at the event
07:00 - Mandatory race briefing - all races
07:15 - A Race Start (Men A - 3 Laps - 81 km)
07:18 - B Race Start (Men B - 3 Laps - 81 km)
07:21 - C Race Start (Men C + WOMEN - 2 Laps - 52 km)
07:24 - D Race Start (Men D - 2 Laps - 52 km)
07:27 - CADET Race Start (CADETS - 2 LapS - 52 km)
Women and Cadet Categories will be assigned to one of these races or have their own start depending on the number of entrants.
FACILITIES
FACILITIES
Toilets, Supermarket, & Restaurant on the Start Venue
First Aid and Ambulance provided by QCF and Hamad Ambulance Services
Bike Mechanics provided by Al Ghariya Cycling
RACES & GRADES
RACES & GRADES
QCF Bunch races are conducted in ability-based grades. You can choose whichever ability category suits your fitness level; however, it is MANDATORY that anyone who earned a top three in C or D (Novice) grade placing in previous races will move one grade higher. Any rider who averaged 36kph or higher during the previous races should enter A or B. The organizer reserves the right to place any competitor in a deemed appropriate race grade based on all known results and other performance data.
GRADES
GRADES
Men A - expected speed of winner: 39-41 kph
Men B / Women A - expected speed: 36-38 kph
Men C / Women B - expected speed: 34-35 kph
Men D - Novice with expected speed: 31-33 kph
CADET - Young Riders 14-16 y/o.
Gearing regulation will be implemented for young riders who will race in the Cadet Category (age 14-16 y/o)
Maximum Chainring Size: 52T
Minimum Casset Size: 16T
IMPORTANT NOTE:
We reserve the right to change this depending on the numbers entered in each category.
ROUTE
ROUTE
The race leaves Dukhan with a neutralized zone until the start of the Umm Bab Highway.
Head south until the Fahahill Main Exit, where the route leaves the highway, passes through 2 roundabouts to U-turn north again.
DO NOT CUT ANY ROUNDABOUTS.
On arrival at Dukhan, the U-turn is repeated.
The finish is around 7km south of Dukhan after completing the number of laps for your race category:
3 Laps Garmin Course: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/143446674
RACE 1 (Men A) - 3 Laps - 81 KM
RACE 2 (Men B) - 3 Laps - 81 KM
2 Laps Garmin Course https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/143446532
RACE 3 (Men C + Women) - 2 Laps - 52 KM
RACE 4 (Men D) - 2 Laps - 52 KM
RACE 5 (CADETS) - 2 Laps - 52 KM
NOTE: The course will be signed but not marshaled. Roads are typically quiet BUT NOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. Follow the road rules and stay on the right side lane as much as possible, except when overtaking. This area often has other fluoro signage for the oil field. Be careful only to follow QCF Arrow Signs.
RULES & ELIGIBILITY
RULES & ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY
The races are open to anyone. It is not necessary to have a Qatar ID or be a resident of Qatar.
No race license is required. QCTF Race License holders are entitled to an entry fee discount.
Click to apply for a QCTF Race License (valid until the end of the season). Whatsapp JOHN (7794 1984) for more information.
Those who paid extra for the License Printing, please claim your printed license in the sign-on registration counter on race day.
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
This race is for Road Bikes only. TT and triathlon bikes are not allowed, and clip-on aero bars must be removed.
Clipless pedals and cycling shoes are mandatory for safety purposes.
IMPORTANT RULES
IMPORTANT RULES
FOLLOW THE COURSE - Marshals and signs are there to help, but it's your responsibility to follow the course. Typically, races follow the road rules. That means staying in the right lane and taking roundabouts anti-clockwise unless indicated by signage or race briefing.
NO UNOFFICIAL VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE RACE - Only Authorized and official support vehicles are allowed to be on the race course and follow the race. Spectators and team support cars are not allowed on the course and must not follow the race.
YOUR BIKE MUST BE SAFE - Your race will be over before it starts if you show up with a bike equipped with aero bars or unplugged bar ends. The official will also look at brakes, headset, and tire wear when there is a bike check.
RIDE SAFELY RESPECTING OTHERS - Riding in an aero position, Unnecessary braking, riding without care, or forceful physical contact is all dangerous. Riders deemed as the direct, indirect, or even just potential cause of an accident may be pulled from the race. You must practice before joining a race if you lack experience riding in a group.
WEAR A HELMET
DON'T JOIN ANOTHER RACE - In multi-lap races such as criteriums, you may not gain an advantage by joining riders who did not start at the same time as you started. In any race, if you are dropped, you may join riders from other grades but may not play an active part in their race, e.g., be the lead rider, close down breaks, etc.
DON'T GAIN ADVANTAGE FROM A VEHICLE - Drafting a passing truck, police, or support vehicle is clearly cheating. Should you stop for a mechanical problem, support vehicles are allowed to return you to the back of the race. Still, they are not allowed to give draft assistance if you have been dropped, and you are not permitted to ride in the vehicle or hold any part of the vehicle.
LITTERING - Can you get a DQ for throwing a gel wrapper? Yes. Police support and use of many venues depend on leaving the course clean. Littering is taken very seriously.
DON'T RIDE WITH HEADPHONES - You need your full attention on the race and awareness of what is happening around you. You must not use a phone, listen to music, use headphones, or be distracted by any other device while riding.
LISTEN TO THE RACE BRIEFING - Race briefings emphasize the essential safety points on the course. Nine times out of ten, they repeat stuff you already read in the race information, but sometimes there are last-minute changes that are vital to know about. If they are about safety or course changes, you could easily find yourself with a DQ. If English isn't your first language, study the race information, read the rule book, listen to the briefing extra carefully and ask if you need help understanding. Not knowing is no excuse.
SUPPORT VEHICLE
SUPPORT VEHICLE
Each group is accompanied by an official support car which can provide water and assistance to reach the finish in case a rider is unable to continue.
Official Support cars will stay with the main bunch, so if you are dropped, you can get help from the car in the group behind or the "Broom Wagon" at the back of the field.
Should you stop for a mechanical problem, support vehicles are allowed to return you to the back of the race. Still, they are not allowed to give draft assistance if you have been dropped, and you are not permitted to ride in the vehicle or hold any part of the vehicle.
You can take assistance from a moving vehicle (official support car) at your own risk. Ask the driver to stop if necessary. An Official Support car in the race is required to provide assistance to any rider.
Only an Official Support Vehicle will be allowed to follow the race. Spectators' Vehicles and Team Support Cars must not follow the race for safety purposes.
AWARD
AWARD
Please stay after the race for the prize giving.
Medals for podium winners in each category.
Gift Packs courtesy of Al Ghariya Cycling.
COMPLAINTS
COMPLAINTS
Complaints to the race jury should be submitted within 15 minutes of the end of the race using a form that will be available at the finish line. It will assist with your complaints if:
You can identify the rider BY NUMBER.
You can be as precise as possible about the details.
You have your complaint corroborated by a witness
Where possible, complaints will be assessed by a UCI-qualified official and one other race official. Team Managers may also be involved if deemed appropriate.
APPEALS
APPEALS
You have the right to appeal any complaint made against you before a final decision is made.
The Jury's decision is final, and you should respect their decision. Please remember that these races are our hobbies and for our enjoyment. It is not worth holding onto bad feelings should a decision go against you.
EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY CONTACT
EMERGENCY CONTACT
QCF Nurse Elena (3151 1881). Call this number to arrange for medical assistance.
ABANDONING THE RACE
ABANDONING THE RACE
Please ensure that you inform a race official if abandoning the race. Doing so means no time is wasted looking for you, and we know everyone is safe. Remember to return your timing chip and number.
RACE DAY SIGN-ON
RACE DAY SIGN-ON
At the sign-on desk, you sign your name to confirm your attendance, pay any outstanding fees if necessary and collect your timing chip and race number. PLEASE RETURN BOTH (Timing Chip & Race Number) AT THE END OF YOUR RACE.
ENTRY FEES
ENTRY FEES
Pay Cash on race day. Please bring the exact amount.
Full Price: 100 QAR
QCTF Members: 75 QAR
Late Entry (if available): 120 QAR
TO MAKE EVERYTHING WORK SMOOTHLY
TO MAKE EVERYTHING WORK SMOOTHLY
Know your race number by checking the START LIST (will be available by January 12)
Collect your own race number and timing chip
Have your QCF License or Qatar ID ready as a deposit for your timing chip.
ATTACHING THE TIMING CHIP
ATTACHING THE TIMING CHIP
We use chip timing to produce results. Your chip must be attached correctly to guarantee that you will receive lap & finish time and rank.
Use cable ties to securely fasten the timing chip at the bottom of either fork.
Be careful not to wrap cable ties through the spokes.
You may not get a reading if the timing transponder is placed higher on the fork, in your pocket, or on the handlebar.
Cut off excess cable ties for neatness and to prevent interference with spokes.
NUMBER PLACEMENT
NUMBER PLACEMENT
You MUST wear a number, which must not be cut or folded.
Backup timing relies on being able to read your number.
Pin your number where it can be seen.
Pin your number at the bottom of your shirt over the center or Right Pocket so it can be read from behind.
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration only. There is no entry on race day, and you can not use another rider's entry.
Entries close at 06:00 PM on January 31. This is to provide the official start list on time. Beyond this time, a late entry fee will be charged for those who would like to pre-register.
To have a safe race, we are limiting the capacity of Grade C and Grade D to 40 participants each. The allocation will be based on the first to register, first-serve basis.
- REGISTRATION IS ALREADY CLOSED AS OF 06:00 PM OF 31-JAN-2023
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
Be updated on event announcements and the latest happenings by following Qatar Cycling Federations Facebook Page.
Race updates will be posted on our Facebook Event Page. Visit, and click "Join" so you can be notified.
START LIST
START LIST
PROVISIONAL RESULT
PROVISIONAL RESULT
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GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A NICE RACE EVERYONE
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A NICE RACE EVERYONE
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