2026 Endurance Ride

IMRG Emirates will begin 2026 with an endurance ride to test your skills, endurance and love for riding as we crush 2415 kilometers in under 36 hours all over United Arab Emirates and earn a globally recognized endurance riding certification.

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IMRG Emirates will host this challenge with Route Plan, Ride Organization and Support Setup while Certification will be done through globally recognized partners in three categories:

1. Easy Rider for covering 805 kilometers within 12 hours

2. Full Throttle for covering 1610 kilometers within 24 hours

3. King of the Road for covering 2415 kilometers within 36 hours

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This challenge will see you push yourself as a rider, your machine and a canvas to highway memories of a lifetime with fellow Indian Motorcycle Riders from the Emirates and around the world!

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KEY INFORMATION:​

• Who Can Participate: IMRG Members and Indian Motorcycle Riders across the globe are invited

• Cost: Approximately 50 USD for Certification and Patches (delivered by Courier within 7 days of completion)

• Route and Ride overview/ information will be provided by IMRG Emirates with contacts for government operated emergency assistance (as backup of own medical kit) and Roadside Assistance (as backup of Insurance Service) no other arrangements of stay/ food/ communications will be made. IMRG Emirates will remain co-participants and facilitators NOT organizers and LDR representation

• Ride Format: Endurance Challenge 2026 kickoff point will release 5 riders at a time (no preference on models) and riders should free ride their way through the route to pursue any of the 3 categories - no group riding leads/ marshals will be deployed. 

• During and post completion of ride, all decisions by LDR team will remain final on participant’s ride eligibility for certification

• IMRG Emirates will hold authority to remove any individual or group from the activity at any point of time as the facilitators of this Endurance Challenge

• Every participating rider and pillion will be responsible at all time for the documentation and health checks for themselves and their motorcycle, abiding by all local road laws, and adequately gearing up with their own safety equipment

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PARTICIPANT CHECKLISTS/ WHAT TO PACK

Event Info Sticker to be provided by IMRG Emirates

• Full Route QR Code

• 4-5 LDR Must-Do Steps for every stop 

• Medical Emergency Helpline + Roadside Assistance 

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Riding and Safety Gear Advisory

• Approved Helmet – preferably full-face​

• Armoured jacket (optional armored  jeans)

• Lightweight waterproof over-jacket or throw-over rain suit (in case of rain)

• High visibility vest (in case of Fog)

• Motorcycle gloves

• Motorcycle boots with ankle protection, plus riding socks.​

• Nech Gaitor/ Bandana

• Sunglasses for eye protection and earplugs for noise dampening.​

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Documents and Bike essentials

• Passport/ Emirates ID, driving licence, motorcycle registration, and insurance card.​

• Card and some cash for fuel/food in remote stations.​

• Spare bike key stored separately from the main key.​

• Basic tool kit (the bike’s own plus: multi-tool, small adjustable spanner, hex keys).​

• Tyre repair kit and mini air compressor if available.

• Small cloth for cleaning/maintenance if available.

• Small bungee cords/straps and cargo net for securing extra items.​

• Disc lock or small cable lock for short stops.​

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Hydration, Food, and Health

• Hydration pack (CamelBak-style) with at least 2–3 litres capacity.​

• Min 2l bottled water Electrolyte Tablets

• Light, non-melting snacks: nuts, energy bars, dates, cookies

• First-aid kit - bandages, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, plasters, personal medicine

• Sunscreen, basic toiletries (toothbrush, small toothpaste, wipes, deodorant).​

• Change of clothes: T-shirt, light trousers/shorts, underwear, socks.​

• Lightweight trainers or sandals for off-bike use.​

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Electronics and navigation

• Phone with local data, offline maps downloaded, and bike phone mount

• Power bank and compatible charging cables

• Basic action camera or small camera with a steady mount if you really plan to film (otherwise skip to save space and avoid large complicated equipement).​

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