Road · United Arab Emirates
Around Ras al-Khaimah via Al Hayilah
- 101 km
- 947 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 947 m
- 101 km
Route overview
Cyclists suited to a long 101 km ride with moderate climbing of 947 m.
101 km loop around Ras al-Khaimah in the Hajar Mountains with 947 m climbing.
Starting from Ras al-Khaimah, this 101 km loop heads towards Al Hayilah at 29.1 km, passing Al Miherbani at 29.7 km and Jiddat Silayyah at 31.5 km before reaching Al Feriya at 38 km and Liwa Badr at 39.1 km. The route returns close to Ras al-Khaimah, passing Ad Daqayiq at 93.8 km before completing the loop. The ride offers four main climbs. The first begins at 7.4 km climbing 135 m over 4 km at an average of 3.4%, peaking at 418 m. The next climb starts at 46.3 km with 163 m gained over 3.4 km at 4.9%, including a maximum gradient of 14.2%, reaching 228 m. At 59.8 km, a 3.8 km climb of 135 m follows, averaging 3.5%. Another climb begins at 83 km, gaining 136 m over 4 km at 3.4%. Overall, the route gains 947 m, reaching a high of 433 m at 64.2 km and descending as low as 29 m at 41.5 km. Almost all the 101 km is paved (99%), mostly on minor roads (88%) with 11% on main roads without cycle lanes, including 66 km on roads with speed limits over 80 km/h and 71.3 km on Jais Road. There is a 99.1 km stretch without cafes, shops or water. Toilets are located at 24.9 km off route, and a petrol station (ADNOC) near the finish at 99.1 km. The longest descent is 6 km starting at 65.3 km dropping 171 m. The route passes beneath Jibal Asmat As Siʻeli (700 m) around 55.9 km.
Highlights
- Loop around Ras al-Khaimah
- Climb at 46.3 km with 14.2% max gradient
- Highest point 433 m at 64.2 km
- Beneath Jibal Asmat As Siʻeli (700 m) at 55.9 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 7.4 km | 4 km | 135 m | 3.4 % | 6.8 % | 418 m |
| Ras Al Khaimah climb | 46.3 km | 3.4 km | 163 m | 4.9 % | 14.2 % | 228 m |
| — | 59.8 km | 3.8 km | 135 m | 3.5 % | 6.7 % | 418 m |
| — | 83 km | 4 km | 136 m | 3.4 % | 6.7 % | 417 m |
Ras Al Khaimah climb · starts at 46.2 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 88% minor road · 11% main road
- Main roads
- 10.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 66 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- Jais Road (71 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 23% climbing · 20% descending · 57% flat
- Steep sections
- 3.5 km over 5% · 1 km over 8% · 0.5 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 13.5% at 0 km
- Longest descent
- 6 km from 65.3 km, dropping 171 m
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 99 km, from 0 km to 99 km.
Food, water and shops
- 24.9 kmToilets · 90 m off route
- 99.1 kmADNOC · petrol station · 40 m off route
Practical information
- Paved
- Loop
- 3½–5 hours riding
- Apr
- Nov to Mar — daily highs of 23–29 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 99.1 km without café, shop or water
- 10.6 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 66 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit
- Steepest 500 m at start with 13.5% gradient
