Road · Oman
Muscat to Ibra
- 242 km
- 2,010 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 2,010 m
- 242 km
Route overview
Riders seeking a long 240 km route with moderate climbing totaling 1878 m.
241.8 km loop from Muscat to Ibra and back with 1878 m climbing in Oman.
The route starts in Muscat passing through several suburbs including Madinat al Ilam, Qurum, and Al Amerat within the first 20 km. It continues on a mix of major roads, main roads, minor roads, and quiet streets, with the longest section on the Muscat - Qurayyat - Sur Road for 102 km. The surface is mostly paved with 97% asphalt and a small 1% of gravel or unpaved sections. Initial climbing chiefly occurs before the halfway point, making up 67% of the total gain, with some moderate climbs between 72.2 km and 137.8 km featuring gradients up to 19.1% over 3.8 km. The highest point at 383 m is reached near 77.6 km. The profile includes several climbs with gradients mostly around 2-5%, a steep section at 147.5 km with an 8.5% gradient, and a lengthy descent of almost 10 km following 79.9 km. The route has 178.4 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 28.8 km on roads with speed limits over 80 km/h. Services include cafés and shops near the start in Muscat and scattered along the route, though there is a 51.2 km stretch with no café, shop, or water between 52.3 km and 103.5 km. Petrol stations and toilets are available sporadically. The route passes beneath Jabal Akhbar near 127.3 km and returns to Muscat where multiple restaurants, cafés, and a clinic are available.
Highlights
- Climbs up to 3.8 km long with max gradient 19.1%
- Highest point at 383 m near 77.6 km
- Longest descent 9.8 km dropping 234 m
- Passing beneath Jabal Akhbar at 127.3 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 72.2 km | 3.8 km | 89 m | 2.4 % | 3.7 % | 342 m |
| — | 91.8 km | 3.6 km | 71 m | 2 % | 6.9 % | 268 m |
| — | 111.2 km | 2.5 km | 71 m | 2.8 % | 9.4 % | 150 m |
| Wadi Dayqah | 137.8 km | 3.8 km | 209 m | 5.5 % | 19.1 % | 250 m |
Wadi Dayqah · starts at 137.8 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 50% major road · 28% main road · 16% minor road · 4% quiet street · 1% unmapped
- Main roads
- 178.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 28.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- Muscat - Qurayyat - Sur Road (102 km), Al Mazari Road (31 km), Sultan Qaboos Road (3 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 12% climbing · 15% descending · 73% flat
- Steep sections
- 4.2 km over 5% · 1 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 8.5% at 147.5 km
- Longest descent
- 9.8 km from 79.9 km, dropping 234 m
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 51 km, from 52 km to 104 km.
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmWashroom · toilets · 240 m off route
- 0.4 kmAmerican Speciality Clinics centre · clinic · 90 m off route
- 5.2 kmToilets · 130 m off route
- 9.1 kmAl Maha · petrol station · 80 m off route
- 11 kmMuscat · pharmacy · 90 m off route
- 25 kmAdLife Hospital · hospital · 120 m off route
- 35.6 kmمخبز صحار · bakery · 140 m off route
- 52.3 kmCafé · 70 m off route
- 52.3 kmDrinking water · 70 m off route
- 119.8 kmToilets · 50 m off route
- 139.4 kmOmanoil · petrol station · 70 m off route
- 152.8 kmConvenience store · 180 m off route
- 186 kmCaffee Shop · fast food · 70 m off route
- 211.6 kmice shake · café · 170 m off route
- 215.7 kmAl Safa Modern Shopping Centre · supermarket · 180 m off route
- 225.6 kmToilets · 100 m off route
- 228.8 kmAl Fair · supermarket · 210 m off route
- 230 kmDrinking water · on the route
Worth a stop
- 0.4 km — Fun zone (attraction)
- 229.7 km — Al Qurm natural Park (attraction)
At the start and finish
- The jungle · restaurant · 110 m
- Free drinking filtered water · drinking water · 80 m
- Steak and Burger Factory · restaurant · 260 m
- Coffee Shop · café · 470 m
Practical information
- Paved
- Loop
- 8½–11½ hours riding
- January with temperatures from 21°C to 26°C.
- Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–26 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 51.2 km without café, shop or water from 52.3 km to 103.5 km
- 178.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 28.8 km on roads with speed limit 80 km/h or higher
- Short gravel or unpaved sections (1%)
