Cycling on mountain bikes for 3 days on and off-road through the Eastern Emirates of the UAE. Bike hire can be arranged if required.
Total distance covered 180km.
What better way to experience all that the UAE has to offer than cycling through the Eastern Emirates in all varying terrain. Take part in this unique challenge over the National Day celebration and help us fundraise for children around the world. Bike rental excluded in cost.
FUNDRAISING: Charity Project to be confirmed
FITNESS LEVEL: This is a demanding test of fitness and determination and requires experience riding a bike off-road in varying terrain for up to 5-7 hours per day. It is achievable by anyone in good health. Walking your bike is allowed! Support vehicles with us along the route at all times.
TRAINING: In the run up to the challenge, Gulf for Good runs a variety of free, weekly training sessions that we encourage you to join. In addition, registering for this challenge grants you an unlimited one year membership to Gulf for Good's soulFIT training programme and fitness community. Click here to read more about soulFIT, our hilking community and view the upcoming schedule of activities.
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COST INCLUDES:
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PAYMENT DEADLINES:
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(USD1 = AED3.67)
BENEFITS OF TEAM REGISTRATION:
This event will be subject to approval by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department once a charity project has been identified.
Emirates: Dubai, Sharjah
We will meet at Hatta Wadi Hub at the start of our Challenge at 7am where we will begin our briefing and get acquainted with our guides, leaders and bikes. Those that do not have any bikes can hire from Wolfi's Bike Shop, Global Climbing or Cycle Hub with advance notice to ensure bikes are available. Please let us know if you are not able to hire a bike.
We can test try the Hatta Wadi Hub trails in the morning before we cycle 45km (approximately 3.5 hours) on quiet roads past Munay and Owhala.
We then continue on along the corniche towards Fujairah Adventure Centre where we will have set up tents with mats (30km, 1.5-2hrs).
Dinner and overnight at Fujairah Adventure Centre in Tents
Accommodation – Single occupancy in tents provided for social distancing purposes. Please bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.
Emirates: Fujairah, RAK
Cycling 45/75km over 6-9 hours depending on optional additional kms for those with the energy!
At Fujairah Adventure Centre we will ride the pump track and start cycling the 45km (approximately 6 hours) to Shawka Dam in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (known fondly as RAK).
The route crosses the main road then follows mountain tracks towards Al Farfar. There are two steep, bumpy trails in the early part of the ride, the highest reaching around 460m above sea level.
Stopping for a packed lunch on route we will enjoy great views across the mountains and over many small farms. We work our way down on mainly wide tracks to Esfai and onto our camp near Shawka Dam.
Dinner and overnight at Camp near Shawka Dam in tents
Accommodation – Single occupancy in tents provided for social distancing purposes. Please bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.
Emirates: Sharjah, Dubai
After breakfast at camp we start our 60km cycle on a mainly flat tarmac road for 24km along Sharjah Kalba Road where we detour off at Wadi Al Qor. From there we turn off into the wadi and follow Wadi Al Qor on a dusty and gravelly off road trail towards Huwaylat. We will have a chance to visit Al Qor Dam along the way for some breathtaking scenery. From here we follow mainly quiet roads to the back of Hatta Fort Hotel and make our way home towards Hatta Wadi Hub where we finish our Challenge.
Notes: This itinerary may change due to changes outside our control. We will endeavour to keep to the planned itinerary, but cannot be held responsible for last changes that might occur. In all such circumstances, the group leader will have the final say.
To be confirmed nearer the time
