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Showka to Fujairah

Showka, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

Route contributed by Marcus · Last ridden Friday 23rd October 2020

108 km
Distance
1,554 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Showka to Fujairah

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,554 m
Distance
108 km
0200400600800m0 km255075108 km718 m · highest, at 39.8 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Cyclists suited for a 108 km ride with moderate climbing of 531 m on mixed main roads and motorways.

108 km loop from Showka in the Hajar Mountains with 531 m climbing and varied roads.

The route starts at Showka and climbs steadily for 2.5 km gaining 112 m at an average gradient of 4.5%, followed by shorter climbs, with a high point at 717 m reached near 38 km after a steep 3.8 km climb averaging 10.2% gradient, maximum 31.2%. The ride passes through Munay (24.4 km), Al Qilē'ī, Minazif, and Fayyad, before descending and rising again around Al Uqdah and Ihfarah. The profile features 29% climbing, 28% descending, and 43% flat sections. Surfaces are mainly paved (92%) with a little gravel. Road types include 51% motorway, 34% main road, and minor roads, quiet streets and tracks making up the rest. Main roads without cycle lanes total 89.3 km and 52.9 km are on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The longest descent is 9.6 km dropping 235 m, occurring from 45.9 km. Places passed later in the ride include Al Farfar, Far`ah, Madouk, Mamduh, Rima and Esfini before returning to Showka. There is no café, shop or water for the first 60 km. Food and water are available near 60 km and again near the finish at about 104 km. Two petrol stations lie between 63 and 70 km. Toilets occur early in the route near 10 and 18 km. A bike shop is at the start and end at Showka. Nearby peaks include Jabal Al Hinnah (637 m) at 7.2 km, Jabal Ash Shahayrah (532 m) at 10.7 km, Jabal Al Miqsha (400 m) near 29.4 km, Jabal Hafarah (112 m) at 56.3 km, and Jabal al Fa'rat (467 m) at 89.9 km. Recorded temperatures for riding are between 20 °C and 25 °C in the months February, October, November and December.

Highlights

  • High point 717 m at 38 km
  • Climb with maximum gradient 31% at 34 km
  • Longest descent 9.6 km dropping 235 m
  • Peaks Jabal Al Hinnah and Jabal Ash Shahayrah nearby

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Munay 24.4 km
  2. Al Qilē'ī 30.6 km
  3. Minazif 31.2 km
  4. Fayyad 32.5 km
  5. Harrah 36.7 km
  6. Shia 37 km
  7. Al Uqdah 48.9 km
  8. Ihfarah 55.2 km
  9. Al Farfar 72.6 km
  10. Far`ah 74.1 km
  11. Madouk 76 km
  12. Mamduh 85.3 km
  13. Rima 87.3 km
  14. Esfini 89.9 km
  15. Minha 91 km
  16. Shariyah 103.8 km
  17. Shawka 104.4 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0 km2.5 km112 m4.5 %16 %409 m
—3.9 km2.2 km84 m3.8 %9.1 %398 m
—7.7 km3.7 km107 m2.9 %5.3 %487 m
—25.1 km2.1 km48 m2.3 %4 %304 m
—32 km2.1 km46 m2.2 %5.5 %320 m
—34.4 km3.8 km389 m10.2 %31.2 %717 m
—41.7 km2.5 km57 m2.3 %5.2 %269 m
—70.2 km4.5 km117 m2.6 %4.6 %205 m
Far`ah climb74.8 km6.2 km265 m4.3 %7.5 %476 m
—91 km1.5 km43 m2.9 %5.3 %339 m

High point 717 m at 38.2 km; low point 30 m. Passes beneath Jabal Al Hinnah, Jabal Ash Shahayrah, Jabal Al Miqsha.

Far`ah climb · starts at 74.8 km

7.4 km at 4.5% · 336 m
250300350400450m5.5%4.0%4.5%4.7%0 km123456.2 km476 msteepest 5.5%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
51% motorway · 34% main road · 5% minor road · 5% other · 4% unmapped
Main roads
89.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
52.9 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Sharjah - Kalba Road (26 km), H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Freeway (26 km), Mohammed Bin Zayed City (6 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
29% climbing · 28% descending · 43% flat
Steep sections
5.9 km over 5% · 1.8 km over 8% · 1.3 km over 10%
Longest descent
9.6 km from 45.9 km, dropping 235 m

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: 60 km, from 0 km to 60 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 9.9 kmToilets · on the route
  2. 17.6 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  3. 60 kmAl Gazal Cafeteria · restaurant · 90 m off route
  4. 63.6 kmADNOC · petrol station · on the route
  5. 69.9 kmADNOC · petrol station · 170 m off route
  6. 84.8 kmDrinking water · 110 m off route
  7. 104.2 kmWadi al meqaitei · convenience store · on the route
  8. 104.2 kmDrinking water · 30 m off route
  9. 104.5 kmRestaurant · 40 m off route
  10. 106 kmShowka Bicycles · bike shop · 460 m off route

At the start and finish

  • Showka Bicycles · bike shop · 850 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3½–5 hours riding
Season
Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec with temperatures between 20 °C and 25 °C.
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 24–26 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 60 km from km 0
  • 89.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 52.9 km on roads with speed limit 80 km/h or more
  • 1% gravel or unpaved

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

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