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Cycling in Muhafazat Masqat
Three road cycling routes from Muscat offer 140-242 km rides with moderate climbing and no cycle paths.
The region features three road cycling routes, all starting from Muscat. These vary from 140 km to 242 km, with climbing between 1407 m and 2010 m. Routes include one point-to-point and two loops, covering Muscat to Ibra, around Muscat, and Muscat to Wadi Dayqah.
The terrain is predominantly flat with 65% flat sections, but also includes hills with 16% climbing. The longest route, Muscat to Ibra, is 242 km with 2010 m of climbing. Road surfaces are mainly paved with minimal unpaved sections. No cycle paths are present on these routes.
What the riding is like
The riding here offers mostly rolling terrain with some hilly segments; climbing per route ranges from 1407 m to 2010 m. Routes have an average length of around 154 km, with the longest at 242 km. The roads are largely main and major roads (79% combined), with a small share on minor roads and quiet streets. Cycle paths are absent. The steepest continuous 500 m segments reach gradients of 13.9%.
Cycling infrastructure
Across the routes, 0 km of cycle paths are recorded. Roads include 41% major roads, 38% main roads, 17% minor roads, 4% quiet streets, and 1% tracks. Over 400 km are main roads without cycle lanes. Roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more total 46.1 km.
Best time to ride
December to February offers the best conditions for riding based on climate and recordings. Average high temperatures during these months range from 25°C to 26°C. January is the only month with recorded cycling data.
Riding in Muhafazat Masqat in numbers
- 3
- 535 km
- 242 km
- 2,010 m
Where to start in Muhafazat Masqat
Rides in Muhafazat Masqat
When to ride Muhafazat Masqat
Best months: Dec to Feb.
25°17°J3
26°19°F1
30°22°M2
34°26°A1
38°30°M1
39°31°J0
38°31°J1
37°29°A0
36°28°S0
34°25°O1
30°22°N1
26°19°D2
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