Cycling in Dubai

Hi team.

 

I'm moving to Dubai. I leave Saturday week!

 

Does anyone here have experience cycling in Dubai or the other Emirates?

 

I'm already in touch with Wolfi's Bike Shop and have discussed their three weekly group rides, the Autodrome and the F1 track but any other suggestions or advice would be great appreciated.

 

And just so you know, I'll be taking a single-speed / fixie over there. Seems like that craze hasn't hit the UAE just yet but I'll do my best to make sure that it does.

 

Cheers,


Alex

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Permalink Reply by Mark Ellul on March 25, 2011 at 11:33
All the best mate....don't go breaking any of their road rules....they cut your hands and feet off!!
Permalink Reply by Alexander Langman Hender on March 25, 2011 at 11:36

I'd have to buy a recumbent and attach cleats to the stumps...

 

So I'll do the best to avoid that. Can't see myself riding a 'bent ;-)

Permalink Reply by Richard on March 25, 2011 at 14:44
Yes you can, you could take my bent with  you ... and lose it behind a sand dune (where the rotten thing belongs - anyone want to be a hi-racer?)
Permalink Reply by Jeremy Miller on March 27, 2011 at 7:18
What is your recumbent that you don't like - I have been looking for a new short wheel based  bent for some time - interested to know what negative experiences you have had!
Permalink Reply by Sakura Saita on March 25, 2011 at 11:42
Take care and good luck...
Permalink Reply by Alexander Langman Hender on March 25, 2011 at 14:41

Thanks, Asami.

Permalink Reply by Richard on March 25, 2011 at 13:36

Sand tyres and a shovel in your saddle bag?

 

Have fun mate.

Permalink Reply by Alexander Langman Hender on March 25, 2011 at 14:41
Just sand tyres. Although they do have roads their as well ;-)
Permalink Reply by Frank (GW) on March 25, 2011 at 13:49

Enjoy Dubai...try this site

http://www.dubairoadsters.com/

Permalink Reply by Alexander Langman Hender on March 25, 2011 at 14:40

Thanks mate! I've signed up to their newsletter!

Permalink Reply by Gus K on March 25, 2011 at 16:27
Wow, that sounds like an adventure. Remind me, do they have a democracy? If the Tour of Omanis anything to go by I don't thing you'll be encountering any hills, or trees. Keep us in the loop via some blog posts. Good luck and I hope when I visit I'll see bikes everywhere (roller derby might take a bit more work what with the burkas and all..)
Permalink Reply by Alexander Langman Hender on March 26, 2011 at 8:33

No democracy, as such! 

And yes, very, very flat. Perfect ss opportunity.

I'll definitely continue to be active on this site and I have a personal blog as well: http://skybluethinking.tumblr.com/

I'm heading over to take up a HR consulting role with EFI International. Big challenge but it's going to be great.

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