Founding Weekend
Founding Weekend
Sat 14 and Sun 15 Nov
Two mornings at the foot of Jebel Jais. Saturday is for bikes, Sunday is for cars. Both days end back at The Hub with coffee, music and the prize draw.
Register for the weekendSessions
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Cycling
Cycle Day
Sat 14 Nov, check-in opens 05:30
Open -
Automotive
Auto Day
Sun 15 Nov, check-in opens 07:00
Open
The day
Cycle Day
Sat 14 Nov, check-in opens 05:30
| Time | What is happening |
|---|---|
| 05:30 | Check-in opens club base camps, bike checks, Oasis coffee, DJ, the live mural begins |
| 06:15 | Welcome and rider safety briefing |
| 06:30 | Fast group rolls out near-summit, about 60 km |
| 07:00 | Intermediate group rolls out mid-climb, about 40 kmfamily zone, arts and crafts, face painting, kids' bike check, sprint challenge and mural sessions open |
| 08:00 | Social and family group rolls out flat out-and-back, about 20 km |
| 08:30 | Maintenance clinic, session 1 |
| 09:00 | Little Riders parade |
| From about 09:30 | Welcome back at the finish arch finisher medalspost-ride checksOasis vouchers and food truck offersmaintenance clinic, session 2 |
| After return | Founding-club recognition with the club captains sprint challenge finals |
| 11:30 | Trophies and prize draw |
| 12:00 | Close |
Auto Day
Sun 15 Nov, check-in opens 07:00
| Time | What is happening |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | Car arrival and check-in showcase placementclub base camps, DJ, the mural resumes |
| 07:30 | Family zone, arts and crafts, face painting, kids' bike check, sprint challenge open |
| 08:15 | Welcome and driver briefing |
| 08:30 | Convoy departs in groups |
| Mid-morning | Regroup near the summit |
| Late morning | Return to The Hub showcase and partner displays openOasis and food trucks |
| After return | Founding-club recognition with the car club leads mural completion and reveal of the landmark photo point |
| 12:30 | People's Choice award, sprint challenge trophies and prize draw |
| 13:00 | Close |
Social Intermediate Fast Key moments
Pace groups
Pick the group you can ride with comfortably. Each group has a lead and a sweep rider. Distances are planning figures.
- SocialFlat out-and-back, about 20 km, family friendly
- IntermediateTo the mid-climb, about 40 km
- FastTo near the summit, about 60 km and about 1,300 m of climbing
Family zone and Little Riders
Children under 16 join the family zone, with arts and crafts, face painting, a balance-bike loop and a kids' bike check at the repair stand. The Little Riders parade is at about 09:00 on Saturday, with a medal for every rider. Add children to your booking so we know they are coming.
The mural
A live mural is painted across both days, and every founding club is named on The Hub's landmark mural. Add a brushstroke at the set times.
What to bring
Cycle Day
- Helmet
- Front and rear lights
- A layer for the descent
- Water
- ID
Auto Day
- A full tank
- Valid registration and insurance
- A passenger if you like
- ID
Getting there
The Hub, Jebel Jais. At the foot of the Jebel Jais mountain road, about 25 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah city.
Drive times
| Ras Al Khaimah city | about 25 km, about 25 min |
|---|---|
| Sharjah | about 100 km, about 1 h |
| Dubai | about 125 km, about 1 h 20 min |
| Al Ain | about 235 km, about 2 h 30 min |
| Abu Dhabi | about 265 km, about 2 h 40 min |
Early-morning times by car. Allow more time in traffic.
Plenty of parking; follow the signs for riders or cars.
The Hub, Jebel Jais
Jebel Jais Road, Ras Al Khaimah
The map loads from Google Maps when you tap. Pin: 25.84085, 56.10685
Questions
Who can ride?
Riders 16 and over; 16 and 17 with a parent or guardian in your group.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Add them to your booking; the family zone and Little Riders are for them.
Is it free?
Yes. Registration, the ride or convoy, the wristband, one Oasis voucher for every checked-in guest aged 16 or over, and a place in the prize draw are all free.
What if I can't come?
Use the cancel link in your email so someone on the waitlist gets your place.
Do I need a club?
No. Pick "no club yet".
What about the weather?
We make the call by 04:30 on the day and email you if anything changes.
Is the road closed?
No. It is open to traffic. Ride in your group and follow the marshals.
Who can drive on Auto Day?
Anyone with a valid UAE driving licence in a registered, insured car. Register as a driver and tell us the make, model, colour and year.
Can I bring a passenger?
Yes. Add each passenger to your booking. Passengers get their own pass and wristband.
Can a 16 or 17 year old come on Auto Day?
Yes, as a passenger with a parent or guardian in the same car. Drivers must hold a full licence.
Can I come and watch?
Yes. Register as a non-rider or a passenger so you get a pass. The Hub, the showcase and the family zone are open to everyone checked in.
What time should I arrive?
Check-in opens at 05:30 on Cycle Day and 07:00 on Auto Day. Arrive in the first half hour so your group leaves on time.