Words By: Jalal Bin Thaneya I can remember the day I said that I would cycle across the GCC, an alliance of the six Gulf states. It was right before the start of Ramadan and I remember very clearly...
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Showka XC Race 2013
Words By: Paul Conde Previously conceived three years ago by the UAE MTB/UAE Mountainbiking for its members and headed by its chairman Mr Jessie Cruz, this mountain bike event held last November...
Memorial bike ride to honour Roy Nasr
“The Ride For Roy” to honour the life of Arab triathlon champion, Roy Nasr, who was killed by a drunk driver whilst riding his bike near Safa Park last year, will take place on March 7th with as...
Omar Nour gives top tips for triathlon success
As Arab triathlon ambassador Omar Nour counts down to next week’s sell-out Abu Dhabi International Triathlon he’s sharing valuable race week tips for all competitors. The Egyptian is a huge advocate...
January Jaunts in UAE
Words By: Stephen Turner Photos By: Margot Turner 3rd January, AWAFI/Giant Mountain Bike Race, RAK This inaugural free-to-enter race was a tremendous success after the short notice of preparation...
Good, better, best: Making sure you pick the right route for your ride
Words + Photos By: Sean James Why is the Arabian Peninsula so good for mountain biking? The UAE and Oman are definitely, not even arguably, world class. Many residents take it for granted. Many...
Good fits make great cycling
Words By: Trace Rogers, Coach and Founder of SuperTRI When it comes to cycling, triathlon or even recreational riding, there is no doubt that your biggest investment will be the bike. Therefore it...
Spinneys Cycle Challenge 2013
Words By: Doug Fleming Tradition has it that Friday the 13th is an unlucky date. Imagine then arranging the biggest cycling event in the Middle East on Friday 13th 2013. Clearly, Stewart Howison,...
Then there were three: Mountain biking in the UAE
Words + Photos By: Sean James Mountain biking in the UAE is growing fast. In the past three years it has exploded. Being Dubai, most people have state-of-the-art bikes and most people have more than...
Musandam Adventure Race 21st February 2014
The Musandam Adventure Race is a one-day adventure race in the North East of the peninsula. It completes a 120km loop, starting and finishing at Khor Najd. It consists of a 35km sea kayak/surf ski...