Dubai’s Al Qudra track world’s longest cycling path
Spanning 80.6km, it surpassed the previous Guinness record registered in 2020 for a 33km bicycle lane Dubai has smashed another Guinness World Record with the Al Qudra Cycling Track being declared the world's 'longest continuous cycling path', the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Tuesday.
Stretching 80.6km, the Al Qudra cycling lane surpassed the previous world record registered in 2020 for a 33km cycling track.
A marble plaque inscribed with the achievement and the logos of the RTA and the Guinness World Records was unveiled in a ceremony on Tuesday.
Maitha bin Adai, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, said the feat was part of the authority's efforts to turn Dubai into a bicycle-friendly city, as envisioned by the emirate's Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The total length of cycling lanes around the emirate stretched to about 542km in the first quarter of the year, Bin Adai said. The RTA is planning to expand it to 819km by the end of 2026.
“Besides being the longest cycling path globally, the Al Qudra track is designed according to top safety and security standards. The track is fitted with relevant signboards and ground markings. It passes across extensive sand dunes and lakes that render it attractive and liked by cycling professionals and enthusiasts globally," Bin Adai said.
The track runs over wide parts of the Al Qudra area, which spans about 188 square kilometres.
“This continuous cycling track has sub-tracks that extend 135km along with the original track. It is equipped with emergency call phones distributed at over 30 points along the track, in addition to shaded places with seats, restaurants and toilets, as well as bike rental shops," Bin Adai added.
Those cycling on the lane also enjoy captivating desert sceneries that have become one of the best camping destinations in the country.