Off-road cycling
We are struggling to title this page "Mountain biking in Qatar". For sure, the first impression of this pancake-flat country is that it would hold no interest for a mountain biker but, although there are certainly large areas of featureless desert, did you know that there is an MTB loop 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 at least a little 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.
In the past two years Qatar Chain Reaction has lost almost all its MTB ride organisers and needs new passionate MTBers to fill the gap. Organise something and hook up with off-road companions via our Facebook group. The Filipino community, for example United Filipino Mountain Bikers (UFMBQ,) are now the main group organising MTB activities.
There are six cross-country races, a 24 hour race and the season highlight - an international 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.
In the past two years Qatar Chain Reaction has lost almost all its MTB ride organisers and needs new passionate MTBers to fill the gap. Organise something and hook up with off-road companions via our Facebook group. The Filipino community, for example United Filipino Mountain Bikers (UFMBQ,) are now the main group organising MTB activities.
There are six cross-country races, a 24 hour race and the season highlight - an international 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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