Saturday, 15th November 2025
Hatta, Wadi Hub

Welcome to EBAR – The Emirates Best All-Rounder!

Get ready for the ultimate test of skill, speed, and endurance. Four disciplines, one morning, one champion. From explosive climbs and adrenaline-pumping downhills to fast-paced cross country and technical mastery – EBAR is where the strongest riders rise.

Race Description

Cross Country (XC) – 12 km
The XC loop is a predominantly flat circuit with small gradients both up and down, making use of jeep tracks as well as green and blue trails. This stage is a true test of cardiovascular mountain bike fitness and endurance.

Downhill – 8 km
Starting high on the red and blue trails and descending towards Wadi Hub, this stage delivers a fast, flowing ride. While not an Enduro-style gnarly descent, it features quick lines, smooth curves, and the famous Giant Berm on the way down.

Uphill Climb – 5 km
A pure lung-buster. Beginning at Wadi Hub, riders face an almost continuous ascent along green and red trails. At 5 km, this stage is nearly all climbing — a brutal test of strength, pacing, and grit.

Technical Stage – 1 km
Based entirely within Wadi Hub, this stage challenges bike handling skills with wooden obstacles, balance beams, rollers, see-saws, and the MTB Hoppers. Speed isn’t everything here — precision and control will most likely determine the winners.

Categories

Age

  • Junior 16–17
  • Open: 18–39
  • Master: 40+

Gender

  • Male
  • Female

Prizes & Rewards

  • Podium places will be awarded down to 3rd place.
  • Prizes (to be announced) will be awarded to all podium finishers in all eligible categories.
  • All participants will receive a limited-edition T-shirt.
  • All finishers will receive a limited-edition medal.

Rules & Regulations

  1. Bike Use
  • The same bike must be used throughout all four events.
  • Any bike type is permitted, provided it passes bike safety inspection.
  • Permitted bike types include:
    • E-Bike
    • Mountain Bike (Rigid, Hardtail, or Full-Suspension)
    • Fat Bike
    • Gravel Bike (not ideal, but riders may use one at their own discretion and ability)
  1. Eligibility for EBAR Title
  • Riders must complete all four events to qualify.
  • Failure to finish a stage = slowest competitor’s time + 5 minutes.
  • Technical event penalties: failure to complete an obstacle = additional time penalties determined by officials.
  1. Racing Format
  • All events are timed individual rides.
  • Riders will start at pre-arranged times at regular intervals.
  • Start points are non-negotiable. Riders who wish to start near others must inform the race organizer no less than 72 hours before registration closes.
  • The order of events is predetermined and non-negotiable — each stage must be completed in the sequence set by the race organizers.
  • Transitions between stages are continuous and must be completed without external aid.
  • Registration: Opens at 06:00 in Wadi Hub and closes promptly at 06:55. Late registration may result in exclusion.
  1. On-Course Rules
  • Pushing is permitted.
  • Trackside maintenance is allowed.
  • Passing etiquette: faster riders must be allowed through safely. Riders must audibly signal intent to pass in good time, and overtaking may only occur when safe.
  • Riders must inform marshals of any downed competitors.
  • Route deviations to gain an advantage = slowest competitor’s time + 5 minutes.
  • Drafting and teamwork are not permitted.
  • Race number must be visible at all times.
  • Chip timer must be located where advised at registration.
  1. Equipment & Safety
  • Helmets are mandatory.
  • Gloves and other protective gear are recommended but not mandatory.
  1. Support & Conduct
  • Riders must be at the start of each event at least 5 minutes before their scheduled time.
  • Food and water may be consumed between events; liquids may be consumed during events where safe.
  • Outside assistance (from team members or the public) is not permitted.
  1. Race Management
  • The event order is determined by the race organizers.
  • Voluntary drug testing will be in force.
  • Commissaires’ decisions are final.
  • Appeals or challenges must be made immediately after finishing the relevant event.
  1. Results & Event Administration
  • Results will be available immediately upon punching out.
  • Full chip timing will be used, ensuring every rider’s position in each event is recorded, along with their overall aggregate time and position.
  • Any timing system failure is unfortunate and may result in no time being recorded. In such cases, no re-runs will be permitted, and no entry fees will be refunded.
  • T-shirt allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is strongly recommended.
  • Event Cancellation: In the unlikely event of inclement weather, Hatta Outdoor and its partners may cancel or postpone the event at short notice in the interest of riders, staff, and spectators. Entries will automatically carry over to the newly scheduled date.

Health, Safety & Risk Management

  • All riders enter EBAR at their own risk.
  • By entering, riders confirm they accept the full terms and conditions of the event.
  • Riders must have no medical conditions preventing participation.
  • Riders are responsible for the condition and safety of the bikes they ride.
  • Riders are responsible for their own food and hydration throughout the event.
  • Riders are responsible for their own food and hydration throughout the event.