Originally Posted by mission (Post 12063379)

Further to my previous thread.....figured those into cycling might not be aware of this - new 8.4km cycling track in Meydan


A new 8.4km cycle track has just opened near Meydan in Dubai - What's On Dubai
I'm gonna check it out on Friday.

Originally Posted by TheShed (Post 12063381)

Its been open for a few months and is THE ideal place for the new cyclists.

If riding, please follow the signs (its a one way track) and keep right unless overtaking :-) I jest, but there have been some serious accidents involving people riding the wrong way round and pulling into the path of fast riders.

Hope you fall in love with cycling like i did :-)

Originally Posted by mission (Post 12063389)

I suspect it will be very different to cycling on a track/on the streets

Originally Posted by jam25mack (Post 12064049)

Yeah, its a lot harder to get your cigarette lit outside....

Originally Posted by mission (Post 12072481)

so I went last Friday to the cycling track.....first time on an actual bike in over 2 decades....and holy cr*p was that hard....in the gym I clock between 25km-30km which takes me 50-60ms (I usually do 1km in 2 mins).....I did 2 laps of the track (16.8km) which took me 55ms!! But it was fun.....lovely views as you are cycling around the track.

Originally Posted by TheShed (Post 12072484)

Glad you enjoyed it and please trust me that the more you cycle, the easier it will feel. Also, consider having your bike fitted properly as this will help you to avoid any injuries in the short and medium term :-)

Originally Posted by mission (Post 12072528)

Thanks SHED, for now I am just hiring a bike....I'll continue to go every Friday (Inshallaah) and then will look into the possibility of buying a bike....my only gripe about buying a bike is having to transport it to and from the track....a bike will not fit in the back of my 2 door car :blink:

Originally Posted by TheShed (Post 12072536)

?? I have a two door convertible. I just remove the wheels (very simple job).

Originally Posted by KJinDoha (Post 12072623)

How much is the bike hire BTW?

Originally Posted by TheShed (Post 12072484)

Glad you enjoyed it and please trust me that the more you cycle, the easier it will feel. Also, consider having your bike fitted properly as this will help you to avoid any injuries in the short and medium term :-)

Originally Posted by Pongo (Post 12072959)

Hmmm, shouldn't get easier...you just get quicker if you're trying hard enough!