Abu Dhabi Cycling Club opens 2026-27 season with Falcon Daman Race Series
In short
Abu Dhabi Cycling Club says its 2026–2027 season begins with the first race of the sixth edition of the Falcon Daman Race Series, one of six races across the season. The club said school activities will run from 7 October to March 2027 with more than 20 schools from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra taking part. Executive Director Al Nekhaira Al Khyeli said athletes prepared with camps in Switzerland, Turkmenistan and Belgium and participation in the Tour of Russia.
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Abu Dhabi Cycling Club has announced its readiness for the launch of the 2026–2027 sports season, which begins with the first race of the sixth edition of the Falcon Daman Race Series. The club said the series comprises six races held throughout the season. [ 1 , 2 ]
In a statement issued on 5 October, the club said the new season will, for the second time, feature dedicated activities for schools, running from 7 October until March 2027. More than 20 schools from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra will take part, with the club stating the aim is to promote cycling across the various regions of the emirate and attract new talent. [ 1 , 2 ]
Al Nekhaira Al Khyeli, Executive Director of Abu Dhabi Cycling Club, said the club had implemented an intensive preparation programme for all its athletes over the past period. He said the programme included overseas training camps in Switzerland, Turkmenistan and Belgium, as well as participation in the Tour of Russia and several international championships. [ 1 , 2 ]
Al Khyeli said those international engagements helped enhance the athletes' physical readiness and gave them opportunities to compete alongside international cyclists from around the world and under diverse weather conditions, in preparation for upcoming competitions. [ 1 , 2 ]
He added that, with the support of its national corporate sponsors, the club has completed its preparations for the new season, with the goal of building on the achievements of the previous season. Those achievements, he said, include winning the General Excellence Shield and securing numerous medals across various championships. [ 1 , 2 ]
Neither document names the club's sponsors, gives the number of athletes involved, or states a start time or venue for the opening race. WAM described the start as “tomorrow” in its report published on 5 October, while Aletihad wrote that the season begins “Tuesday”. [ 1 , 2 ]
Why it matters
The announcement is a state-linked sports club's own season launch, carried by the official news agency and picked up by local media, so its significance is mainly local: it marks the start of the emirate's cycling calendar and a second year of school-level programmes. The documents give no figures on participation, budgets or economic impact, so the wider effect is unclear.
Key facts
- Abu Dhabi Cycling Club announced its readiness for the 2026–2027 season, starting with the first race of the sixth edition of the Falcon Daman Race Series. [ 1 , 2 ]
- The Falcon Daman Race Series comprises six races held throughout the season. [ 1 , 2 ]
- For the second time, the season includes dedicated activities for schools, running from 7 October until March 2027. [ 1 , 2 ]
- More than 20 schools from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra will participate, with the club citing the aim of promoting cycling across the emirate and attracting new talent. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Executive Director Al Nekhaira Al Khyeli said athletes completed an intensive preparation programme including overseas camps in Switzerland, Turkmenistan and Belgium. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Al Khyeli said athletes also took part in the Tour of Russia and several international championships. [ 1 , 2 ]
- The club said its goal is to build on the previous season, in which it won the General Excellence Shield and numerous medals across various championships. [ 1 , 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- The 2026–2027 season opens with the first race of the sixth edition of the Falcon Daman Race Series, one of six races in the series. [ 1 , 2 ]
- School activities will run from 7 October to March 2027, with more than 20 schools from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra participating. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Athletes prepared with camps in Switzerland, Turkmenistan and Belgium and by competing in the Tour of Russia and other international championships, according to Executive Director Al Nekhaira Al Khyeli. [ 1 , 2 ]
- The club said it aims to build on a previous season that included the General Excellence Shield and medals in various championships. [ 1 , 2 ]
Still unclear
- The exact date of the first race WAM said the season begins “tomorrow” in a report issued on 5 October, while Aletihad wrote the season begins “Tuesday”; neither gives a start time or venue.
- How many athletes will take part and which teams or riders are entered The documents mention athletes and preparation camps but give no participant numbers or rosters.
- Which corporate sponsors support the club The club referred only to “its national corporate sponsors” without naming them.