The HERO, the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world, rings in the new year by raising the bar – and the temperatures – and pedals off to the Arab Emirates’ desert between 9 and 11 February 2024. The first edition of the HERO Abu Dhabi will take place on Hudayriyat Island and represents a milestone, as its inaugural event will include XCO-Cross Country Olympic and XCC-Short Track events which are qualifying races for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.