The desert beckons...
Off-road Cycling
The desert lives! Off road cycling in Qatar is alive and well. There are numerous resources available to experience desert riding through the entire year including the hottest days of the summer. Did you know that there is an MTB trail on the outskirts of Doha? Or that the wind-sculpted gypsum formations of the Dukhan peninsula and the flat rock sandstone of Fuwairit offer something technical? There are also completely unique experiences; like riding under towering cast iron sculptures miles from anywhere or racing over the sand-dunes to the Inland Sea.
Qatar Off Road Grinders - QOG - are a QCR off-shoot which organize rides throughout the week and all year round, with Saturday being the primary day for group rides that involve exploring or revisiting favorite locations.
QOG organise rides via WhatsApp. Join their Facebook group where you can message them directly or get yourself on their Whatsapp group by getting in contact.
The Filipino community, for example United Filipino Mountain Bikers (UFMBQ), are also extremely active in organising MTB activities.
Or you might organise something yourself and hook up with off-road companions via the QCR or QOG Facebook groups.
If you are into racing, you are also catered for. UFMBQ XC oraganise a series of short races over technical trails which they have built. Although they include technical features they are well-attended by riders of all standards. There is typically at least one marathon event and the season highlight - The Al Adaid, Desert Challenge - a race across the dunes to the inland sea Khor Al Adaid. Check out the calendar for events. Races are located throughout the country taking in some of the best off-road cycling that Qatar has to offer. The XCO format events are designed to suit all abilities and fitness, from beginner through to hard-core racer. Of course races are a great place to meet other riders, even if your main passion is adventure.
There are lots of places to explore on your bike, go out and discover them.
Qatar Off Road Grinders - QOG - are a QCR off-shoot which organize rides throughout the week and all year round, with Saturday being the primary day for group rides that involve exploring or revisiting favorite locations.
QOG organise rides via WhatsApp. Join their Facebook group where you can message them directly or get yourself on their Whatsapp group by getting in contact.
The Filipino community, for example United Filipino Mountain Bikers (UFMBQ), are also extremely active in organising MTB activities.
Or you might organise something yourself and hook up with off-road companions via the QCR or QOG Facebook groups.
If you are into racing, you are also catered for. UFMBQ XC oraganise a series of short races over technical trails which they have built. Although they include technical features they are well-attended by riders of all standards. There is typically at least one marathon event and the season highlight - The Al Adaid, Desert Challenge - a race across the dunes to the inland sea Khor Al Adaid. Check out the calendar for events. Races are located throughout the country taking in some of the best off-road cycling that Qatar has to offer. The XCO format events are designed to suit all abilities and fitness, from beginner through to hard-core racer. Of course races are a great place to meet other riders, even if your main passion is adventure.
There are lots of places to explore on your bike, go out and discover them.
Duhail trail
Khor al Adaid (inland sea) dunes
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Zekreet limestone bowl
Fuwairit sandstone
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