Technical Guide & Regulations

1. QUICK INFORMATION

• Stage 1: Individual Time Trial (ITT) - Olympic Cycling Track

📅 01 April 2026 | 🕕 First rider: 18:00 

• Stage 2: Road Race - Dukhan

📅 03 April 2026 | 🕖 First start: 07:00 

• Stage 3: Road Race - Al Thakira

📅 04 April 2026 | 🕖 First start: 07:00 

• Registration Deadline: 30 March 2026 - 15:00H

• No race day registration allowed.

• Helmet is mandatory at all times.

2. EVENT OVERVIEW

• The QCF National Stage Races 2026 is a three-stage event conducted under UCI regulations and the rules of the Qatar Cycling Federation.

• The race consists of:

  • Stage 1: Individual Time Trial

  • Stage 2: Road Race (Circuit)

  • Stage 3: Road Race (Circuit)

3. CATEGORIES

GROUP A

• Male Elite (19 & up)

GROUP B

• Male Juniors (17 to 18)

• Male U40 Amateurs (19-39)

• Male Masters (40-49)

GROUP C

• Male Veterans (50 & up)

• Female U40 (19-39)

• Female 40+ (40 & up)

GROUP D

• Male/Female Cadets (15-16)

• Male/Female Cubs A (13-14)

GROUP E (Stage 1 only)

• Male/Female Cubs B (10-12)

• Male/Female Kids (7-9)

• Female Beginner / Cycle Her Way

4. STAGE DETAILS

The race will be contested over three stages:

Stage 1 - Individual Time Trial (Olympic Track)

• Start Time: 18:00 H

• Start Interval: 30s (subject to final start list)

• Start Order: Group E > Group D > Group C > Group B > Group A

• Bikes Allowed: TT Bikes and Road Bikes

Stage 2 - Dukhan Road Race

• Start Time:

  • Group A: 07:00 H

  • Group B: 07:05 H

  • Group C: 07:08 H

  • Group D: 07:10 H

• Format: Circuit / Bunch Race

• Neutral Start: Yes (Distance TBA)

Stage 3 - Road Race (Al Thakira)

• Start Time:

  • Group A: 07:00 H

  • Group B: 07:05 H

  • Group C: 07:08 H

  • Group D: 07:10 H

• Format: Circuit / Bunch Race

• Neutral Start: Yes (Distance TBA)

The number of laps for the Dukhan and Al Thakira circuits is shown in Appendix A 

5. CLASSIFICATIONS

STAGE CLASSIFICATION

• Top 3 riders per category are awarded after each stage.

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION

• Based on cumulative time across all stages.

• No time bonuses will be applied.

• In case of equal time, results will be determined by fractions of seconds in the ITT result or stage placings.

NON-FINISHERS

• Riders who DNF or DNS will not be included in the GC

6. RACE DAY SIGN-ON AND RACE OFFICE

Riders' sign-on & collection of race kits will open 1 hour and 30 minutes before the start of each stage and will close 15 minutes before the official start.

LOCATIONS:

• Stage 1: Olympic Cycling Track - Google Maps Link - from 16:30H

• Stage 2: Dukhan Mosque Park - Google Maps Link - 05:30H to 06:45H

• Stage 3: Al Thakira-Mulaiji Road - Google Maps Link - 05:30H to 06:45H

7. REGISTRATION AND FEES

• Online registration only

• A rider cannot use another rider's entry.

• Entry Fees:

• 19+: 100 QAR per stage.

• Under 18: 75 QAR per stage

• Kids & Female Beginner: 50 QAR (Stage 1 only)

• Full Race Package (3 Stages) 19+: 250 QAR

• Full Race Package (3 Stages) Under 18: 200 QAR

• Online registration CLOSES at 03:00 PM (15:00 H) on March 30 (Monday Afternoon). 

• Late entry penalty: +50%

8. EQUIPMENT & SAFETY

• Helmets are mandatory

• Stage 1: TT or Road Bikes allowed.

• Stage 2 & 3: Road Bikes only

• All equipment must comply with UCI equipment regulations - See Appendix B

9. RACE RULES

• No radio communication devices allowed.

• Feeding only in designated zones.

• Littering only in littering zones.

10. ROAD RACE REGULATIONS

• This is a competitive bunch race, not a group ride.

• Riders must be confident riding in a peloton

• Lapped riders may be withdrawn at the discretion of commissaires.

• Cut-off time may be applied.

11. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Neutral service vehicle available

• Team Vehicles or any support vehicles other than official cars are NOT allowed.

12. MEDICAL & SAFETY

• An ambulance is present at all stages.

• Stage 2 and Stage 3 are held on an open, but quiet and traffic police-controlled road.

• Riders must follow all instructions from officials.

13. RACE NUMBERS AND TIMING CHIPS

• Riders must deposit their Qatar ID (or Driver's License) in exchange for their Timing Chip and Bib Numbers.

• Bib numbers must be clearly visible (bottom right portion of your shirt) - see Appendix C

• Timing chip must be mounted on front fork (lower position, non-disc side) - see Appendix D

• Riders must return the timing chip and bib number after each stage

14. COURSE INFORMATION

Detailed information regarding the race routes can be accessed via the following:

• STAGE 1 - Olympic Cycling Track ITT: > View Stage 1 Route <

• STAGE 2 - Dukhan Road Race: > View Stage 2 (Dukhan) Route <

• STAGE 3 - Al Thakira Road Race: > View Stage 3 (Al Thakira) Route <

15. AWARDS AND PRIZES

• Stage Podium: Top 3 per category

• General Classification: Overall winner per category

• GC awards ceremony after Stage 3

16. FINAL NOTES

• Participation implies acceptance of all rules and regulations.

• The Qatar Cycling Federation reserves the right to modify the event in case of safety or operational requirements.