The forthcoming launch of Fighting Chance Dubai, which takes place between 22-24 May, is set to put some of the world’s most renowned international rugby personalities into the boxing ring for the...
Cycling
Transhajar Mountain Bike Race 2013
Words + Photos By: Darryl MacDonald In 2006, Lake Araparkis competed in his first multiday mountain bike race, the Cape Epic, an eight-day, 800km race through the Western Cape in South Africa. He...
Women pedal for peace: Follow the Women as the cycle through UAE
Since 2004, the UK-based charity organisation Follow The Women has been cycling around the world to promote peace and cultural understanding in the Middle East. In partnership with The Emirates...
The Trek Madone 5.2 C H2
As a relative new comer to endurance cycling I had often viewed the technology that went into Racing bikes as an ‘anorak’ infused cacophony of needless tech chatter that confused rather than...
Al Ahli Cycling Club teams up with The Cycle Hub and Specialized
The UAE-based Al Ahli Cycling Club has today signed a two-year partnership with The Cycle Hub, under the directive to equip the team with the top of the range SPECIALIZED bicycles and equipment for...
Alberto Contador visits Dubai and rides with local cyclists
Cycling enthusiasts and fans of world-renowned professional cyclist Alberto Contador gathered at the Nad Al Sheba Cycle Path on February 17th as the former Tour de France winner tested out...
Women pedal for peace across UAE
More than 130 women from 27 countries are riding their bicycles alongside many Emirati women through all seven Emirates from February 16th to February 23rd in the latest edition of the Pedal For...
31st of December 2012
Words + Photo By: Ian Ganderton Today, for the first time since I moved to the UAE, I commuted to work on my bike and it felt great. I live just outside Arabian Ranches and Global Climbing Towers is...
So, your femur is 4mm longer on the left side and you want to be a cyclist?
Cycling has always been a great pastime, mode of transport and, of course, a tool for winning trophies and gold medals. Anyone can and should be able to get involved. It’s as easy as just walking...
Riding from the Roots: A personal account of the Oman TransHajar MTB’ing race 2012
Words By: Michael Masson Photos By: Graham Fleet Wednesday, 1st February 2012, 08:30 a.m. Months of training, hard work and long rides have all brought me to this moment. In spite of all the work, I...