Road · United Arab Emirates
Cycling in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah offers 3 routes from the town with significant climbing and mostly minor roads, including the challenging Jebel Jais climbs.
Ras Al Khaimah has 3 cycling routes starting from the town itself. These routes range from 45 km to 81 km in length, with total climbing between 1223 m and 1772 m per route. The rides include a mix of road types and mostly minor roads, focusing on mountainous terrain around Jebel Jais.
The longest and most climbing-intensive route is the Jebel Jais from Ras Al Khaimah measuring 81 km and 1772 m of ascent. Other routes include the Around Ras Al Khaimah (62 km, 1488 m climbing) and the Jebel Jais Summit Climb (45 km, 1223 m climbing). Two routes are out-and-back and one is point-to-point, with road cycling dominating the ride types.
What the riding is like
The terrain is mountainous with significant climbing: all routes have over 1200 m ascent, with the steepest section having a 15.7% gradient over 500 m. Average route length is around 62 km, and 44% of route distance involves climbing, while 14% is flat. The routes are mainly minor roads (96%) with the remainder on quiet streets. Surfaces are nearly all paved (99%), with very little unpaved. The Jebel Jais climbs reach up to 1772 m in elevation.
Cycling infrastructure
There are 0 km of cycle paths and 36.6 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more on the routes. Minor roads make up 96% and quiet streets 4% of the total 181 km measured across the routes.
Best time to ride
The best months to ride are November to March based on riding scores. Recorded ride activity occurs in February, March, July and December. Average daily high temperatures range from 23°C in January up to 39°C in July and August.
Riding in Ras Al Khaimah in numbers
- 3
- 188 km
- 81 km
- 1,772 m
Where to start in Ras Al Khaimah
Rides in Ras Al Khaimah
When to ride Ras Al Khaimah
Best months: Nov to Mar.
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