{"id":38302,"date":"2025-08-01T09:03:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=38302"},"modified":"2025-08-01T09:03:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:03:14","slug":"letape-dubai-by-tour-de-france-returns-in-january-2026-ride-categories-how-to-join","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/letape-dubai-by-tour-de-france-returns-in-january-2026-ride-categories-how-to-join\/","title":{"rendered":"L\u2019Etape Dubai by Tour de France Returns in January 2026: Ride Categories &#038; How to Join"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai\u2019s sporting calendar is keeping the momentum going into the new year. One of the most anticipated events, <strong>L\u2019Etape Dubai by Tour de France, is returning to the city on January 25, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The official amateur cycling event brings the world-famous Tour de France atmosphere to the UAE with a full day of road cycling across closed streets, combining scenic city views with stretches through Dubai\u2019s desert outskirts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMsHf31MOcc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; 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border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMsHf31MOcc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by L\u2019Etape Dubai (@letapedubai)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>L\u2019Etape Dubai 2026 is expanding its format, offering <strong>four ride categories<\/strong> to suit different experience levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RACE (101 km):<\/strong> a competitive route built for experienced cyclists ready to test their endurance<\/li>\n<li><strong>RIDE (50 km):<\/strong> a more relaxed but rewarding route for casual or intermediate riders<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family Ride (20 km):<\/strong> open to all age groups and perfect for recreational cyclists and families<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kids\u2019 Races:<\/strong> held on the first day, giving younger riders a chance to join the fun in a safe environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Participants will ride on fully closed roads, with support and safety measures in place throughout the course.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-38304\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SaveClip.App_481398287_17885770560223217_2937886216376178537_n-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SaveClip.App_481398287_17885770560223217_2937886216376178537_n-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SaveClip.App_481398287_17885770560223217_2937886216376178537_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SaveClip.App_481398287_17885770560223217_2937886216376178537_n-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SaveClip.App_481398287_17885770560223217_2937886216376178537_n-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SaveClip.App_481398287_17885770560223217_2937886216376178537_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration is now open<\/strong>, with entry fees ranging from AED 416 to AED 505\u00a0depending on the race category. Early sign-up is recommended to secure a spot and take advantage of any available discounts.<\/p>\n<p>The event will also feature a lively fan village, entertainment zones, and appearances by former Tour de France legends. It\u2019s a full day out for both riders and spectators, designed to bring the cycling community together in one of the region\u2019s most high-profile cycling events.<\/p>\n<p>L\u2019Etape Dubai may still be a few months away, but the city\u2019s fitness scene is already in full swing. From triathlons and fun runs to indoor training series, Dubai residents can dive into a <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/all-fitness-events-happening-in-dubai-this-autumn-dates-details-how-to-join\"><strong>full calendar of fitness events this autumn<\/strong><\/a>. Great options to build up endurance ahead of January\u2019s big ride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai\u2019s sporting calendar is keeping the momentum going into the new year. One of the most anticipated events, L\u2019Etape Dubai by Tour de France, is returning to the city on January 25, 2026. 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