Ghuwayriyah Road Race 2023

After Dukhan's grueling climbs, we are heading back to a flat terrain racing in Al Guwayriyah. A popular venue for a road cycling race, this village offers another view of Qatar. Despite the almost flat feature, the 18km triangular loop opens up possibilities for attacking riders to get away and riders to get exposed to all the winds (head, tail & cross wind) that road cycling races have to offer.

RESULT

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RACE INFORMATION

ENTRY

Full price 100 QAR
QCTF members 75 QAR
Late Entry (if available) 150 QAR
Entries are accepted through Online registration only.
Entries close at 06:00 PM Monday 20th February or when the race is full (180 numbers).
Non-Qatar Residence must provide proof of identification and be subjected to Grade Screening.

LOCATION

Start & Medal Ceremony at the Al Meera Supermarket - Ghuwayriyah Village
- From Shamal Road, take Zubarah Exit
- After 8km, take a left turn
- Be careful, some navigation apps don't go to the correct place.

Lap Timing & Finish Location is 17.3 km from Starting Point.

FACILITIES

Toilets & Supermarket - our thanks to Al Meera for opening their facility to us. Please support them.
Roadside Parking is available. Please keep your cars safely off the road. PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE AREA FOR REGISTRATION AND CEREMONY
Al Ghariya Cycling mechanics on the venue

EVENT TIMING

23-February (Thursday)

05:00 PM - Pre-Event Race Briefing via Zoom (for Team Managers, Team Captains, Team Representatives & Solo Individuals)

24-February (Friday)

06:00 AM to 06:50 AM - Sign on at the event
07:00 AM - Mandatory race briefing - all races
07:15 AM - A Race Start (Men A - 6 Laps - 111 km)
07:20 AM - B Race Start (Men B - 5 Laps - 93 km)
07:23 AM - C Race Start (Men C - 4 Laps - 74 km)
07:26 AM - D Race Start (CADETS + WOMEN + Men D - 3 Laps - 55 km)

ROUTE

An almost flat 18.6 KM clockwise loop, starting in the village and finishing a few hundred meters before it.
The route is marked with fluoro yellow direction arrows marked with the QCF or Tour of Qatar logo.
It is your responsibility to follow the course, as there will be limited numbers of marshals on the road.

Safety Notices

Some junctions have loose gravel
There are speed humps around the course, but they are all gently sloped. DO NOT BRAKE.
THIS IS NOT A CLOSED ROAD EVENT, you must follow normal road rules.

Garmin Connect Route

Route via Google Maps

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 placing in C & D Grade (Novice) for at least 1x, and B Riders for at least 2x in any previous races will move one grade higher.
- Any national team riders and elite athletes from any visiting country, whether active or inactive, MUST ASSIGN THEMSELVES to Grade A. Failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification.
- 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.
- Any Junior Rider can select which category suits his/her fitness level. (Upgrading rules are still applicable if a Junior rider wins a podium)

A RACE

6 Laps - 111 km
expected speed of winner: 39-41 kph

B RACE

5 Laps - 92 km
expected speed: 36-38 kph

C RACE

4 Laps - 74 km
expected speed: 34-35 kph

D RACE + CADETS + WOMEN

3 laps - 55 km
Novice with expected speed: 31-33 kph

Gear Regulation for the CADET Category

Gearing regulations will be implemented for the young rider who will race in the Cadet Category.
- Maximum Chainring Size: 52T
- Minimum Cassette Size: 16T

RULES & ELIGIBILITY

ELIGIBILITY

The races are open to anyone. It is not necessary to have a Qatar ID or be a resident of Qatar. However, Visiting Athletes from another country should notify us, provide proper identification, and subject themselves to screening.
No race license is required. QCTF Race License holders are entitled to an entry fee discount. (In the next season, however, QCTF Race License will be a mandatory requirement to join QCTF Races).
- Click here to apply for a QCTF Race License (valid only until the end of the 2022-2023 season). Whatsapp JOHN (+974 7794 1984) for more information.
- Those who paid extra for the License Printing, please claim your printed license at the sign-on registration counter on race day.

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

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.
UNOFFICIAL VEHICLES ARE NOT 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 cheating. Should you stop for a mechanical problem, stop on the right side of the road and wait for assistance from official support vehicles. You can get mechanical assistance from them. Still, they are not allowed to give draft assistance if you have been dropped, and you are not permitted draft, 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

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.
In case of a mechanical problem, stop on the right side of the road and wait for assistance. Once fixed, you can continue your race, but you are not allowed to receive assistance from any moving vehicle (draft behind or hold any part of the vehicle.)
You cannot take assistance from any moving vehicle. 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.
Team Managers can leave any spare wheels in the official support cars (i.e., Mechanic Support & Broom Wagon).

COMPLAINTS & PROTESTS

Complaints should be submitted within 15 minutes of the end of the race to the race jury using a form that will be available at the finish line.
It will assist with your complaints if:
- You can provide solid evidence.
- 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

Protested riders or officials 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.

Download the Complaints & Appeals Form

EMERGENCY

EMERGENCY CONTACT

QCF Nurse Elena (3151 1881). Call this number to arrange for medical assistance.

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

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.
It is mandatory that all participants provide their ID (QID or Passport) in order to claim the race kit. NO EXEMPTION.

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

Know your race number by checking the START LIST (will be available by February 16)
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

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

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

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 February 20, 2023. This is to provide the official start list on time. Beyond this time, a late entry fee (+50 QAR) 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 50 participants each. The allocation will be based on the first to register, first-serve basis.

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FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

Be updated on our 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

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RESULT

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