Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

The UK Endurance Masters, presented by Longines, will be staged under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a Press release said.

The third leg of event has the potential to become the most significant endurance event in Europe.

The other two legs were hosted in Spain and Italy.

The three-day 2-million euro event will start on August 18. Organisers have already received 130 entries from 16 countries and that number is expected to rise given the attractive prizes on offer. The aim is to attract competitors from five continents.

Alongside the prize money, there will be a range of financial packages to make the ride more accessible to UK and international riders.

Source: Khaleej Times