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Al Qudra - Just the Stick

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesMixed

Route contributed by Marcus · Created from a ride on Saturday 18th June 2022

34 km
Distance
41 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Mixed
Surface
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On the road: Al Qudra - Just the Stick

Elevation profile

Total ascent
41 m
Distance
34 km
0255075100125m0 km102034 km110 m · highest, at 24.8 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Riders looking for a short, flat ride with minimal climbing on dedicated cycle paths.

33.8 km out-and-back cycle route on Al Qudra Cycle Paths near Dubai with 40 m climbing.

This 33.8 km out-and-back route starts in Dubai and follows the Al Qudra Cycle Path Link 1 and Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 for 16.3 km and 15.8 km respectively. Almost the entire route (99%) is on cycle paths, ensuring a fully paved surface throughout. The elevation ranges from 86 m at the start to a maximum of 110 m at 7.9 km, with overall climbing of 40 m, mostly evenly spread between the two halves. The route is predominantly flat (99%), with minimal gradient sections (0.1 km over 5, 8, and 10%). There is a long stretch of 32.6 km without cafés or shops starting from km 0. Facilities including a convenience store, restaurant, bike rental, toilets, drinking water, and a petrol station are available at the start and finish near km 32.7, all within 120 m off the route. No bail-out points are marked. The route has an easy profile with very gentle climbing and uses cycle paths exclusively. It is suitable for riders seeking a flat, paved ride on dedicated infrastructure with access to basic amenities at start and finish.

Highlights

  • Al Qudra Cycle Path Link 1 for 16.3 km
  • Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 for 15.8 km
  • Maximum elevation 110 m at 7.9 km
  • Almost entirely on cycle paths

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
99% cycle path
Cycle paths
33.3 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
Al Qudra Cycle Path Link 1 (16 km), Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 (16 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
0% climbing · 0% descending · 99% flat

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 33 km, from 0 km to 33 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 32.5 kmAlqudra Ambulance Medical Centre · clinic · 110 m off route
  2. 32.6 kmDrinking water · on the route
  3. 32.6 kmToilets · on the route
  4. 32.6 kmTrek · bike rental · 40 m off route
  5. 32.7 kmSpicy Village Restaurant · restaurant · 120 m off route
  6. 32.7 kmZad Foodstores · convenience store · on the route
  7. 32.7 kmADNOC · petrol station · 70 m off route

At the start and finish

  • Zad Foodstores · convenience store · 370 m
  • Geant at ADNOC · convenience store · 270 m
  • Trek · bike rental · 350 m
  • Careem · bike rental · 400 m
  • Spicy Village Restaurant · restaurant · 290 m

Practical information

Surface
Mixed
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
1–1½ hours riding
Season
June with temperatures around 26°C.
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café or shop for 32.6 km from km 0

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

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