Road · United Arab Emirates
Masafi to Asimah via Dibba Truck Road
- 65 km
- 861 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 861 m
- 65 km
Route overview
Suitable for cyclists prepared for moderate climbing over 65 km.
65 km loop from Masafi in UAE's Hajar Mountains with 837 m climbing on mixed roads.
Starting near Al Ghamarah at 0.1 km, the route heads through Al Ghūnah at 13.3 km, where the lowest elevation is reached at 328 m. Early climbs include a 1.1 km section at 3.9% average gradient and a steeper 2.4 km climb at 7.2% between 13.2 km and 15.6 km reaching up to 506 m. The route continues past locations such as Al Baha, Yalah, and Sidr before reaching Al Yanhah and Sidrat al Qorah around 32 km. Later climbs include 1.8 km at 4.6% starting at 40 km and a longer 5.8 km climb averaging 3.2% from 50.6 km. Surfaces are 98% paved with 2% gravel or unpaved. Roads include 45% minor roads, 25% major roads, 25% main roads, 4% quiet streets, and 1% track. Main roads without cycle lanes total 32 km with 14.6 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or above. The longest named roads are Dibba Truck Road and Masafi-Dibba Road, ridden for around 15.7 and 15.6 km respectively. There is a 56.3 km stretch without a café, shop or water between 4.5 km and 60.8 km. Fuel stations are available near the end at 61.1 km. The route peaks near Jabal Shemah at 539 m close to 35.2 km. The highest point on route is 519 m at 41.8 km. Masafi Hospital lies at the finish.
Highlights
- Climb at 13.2 km: 2.4 km at 7.2% avg gradient
- Highest route point 519 m at 41.8 km
- Jabal Shemah peak at 539 m near 35.2 km
- Longest descent 5.6 km from 7.7 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 0.2 km | 1.1 km | 42 m | 3.9 % | 6.5 % | 497 m |
| Al Ghūnah climb | 13.2 km | 2.4 km | 175 m | 7.2 % | 14.6 % | 506 m |
| — | 20.5 km | 1.5 km | 55 m | 3.6 % | 5.9 % | 518 m |
| — | 31.8 km | 1.4 km | 60 m | 4.2 % | 7.7 % | 437 m |
| — | 36.8 km | 2.9 km | 64 m | 2.2 % | 2.9 % | 438 m |
| — | 40 km | 1.8 km | 83 m | 4.6 % | 7.3 % | 519 m |
| Al Ghūnah climb | 50.6 km | 5.8 km | 188 m | 3.2 % | 7 % | 518 m |
Al Ghūnah climb · starts at 13.2 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Al Ghūnah climb · starts at 50.6 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 45% minor road · 25% major road · 25% main road · 4% quiet street
- Main roads
- 32 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 14.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- Dibba Truck Road (16 km), Masafi-Dibba Road (16 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 30% climbing · 30% descending · 40% flat
- Steep sections
- 4.3 km over 5% · 1.1 km over 8% · 0.8 km over 10%
- Longest descent
- 5.6 km from 7.7 km, dropping 183 m
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 56 km, from 5 km to 61 km.
Food, water and shops
- 3.3 kmAden Mandi Restaurant · restaurant · on the route
- 4.5 kmSupermarket · 60 m off route
- 60.8 kmAl Dahreez · bakery · 60 m off route
- 61.1 kmADNOC · petrol station · on the route
- 64 kmMasafi Hospital · hospital · 140 m off route
Practical information
- Paved
- Out & back
- 2½–3½ hours riding
- October with 29°C recorded temperature.
- Nov to Mar — daily highs of 22–28 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 56 km with no café, shop or water from 4.5 km to 60.8 km
- 32 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 14.6 km on roads with speed limit 80 km/h or more
- 1.1 km climbing over 10% gradient
