Who to ride with

you don’t have to be a pro like Cavendish to get on your bike in the capital

RAHA CYCLING this group organises rides every Friday and Saturday morning. Riders are split into four groups – fast, steadfast, steady and very steady – and rides start at al Zeina and head out towards Zayed Military city and al Wathba. Ride distances are between 60km and 100km+.

facebook.com/raharevolution

Abu Dhabi Tri Club this group organises training sessions (for the cycling part of a triathlon) and is a good way to meet like-minded pedal fanatics. check out their website for rides – you’ll often find them at the al Wathba cycle track at 7am on a weekend morning.

abudhabitriclub.com, facebook. com/groups/ADTCbusiness/

Share A bike the city’s first bike sharing scheme launched at the end of 2014 on Yas. You can rent a bike from aDcB Bike Shake for Dhs15 an hour – and you can hire a set of wheels from one of ten stations on Raha Beach and Yas island. each station has a touchscreen kiosk and you don’t have to return the bike to the same kiosk you hired it from.

(800) 292253. yasisland.ae, customerservice@bikeshare.ae

Al Ain Cycling cyclists in the emirate’s ‘garden city’ can head out for rides on weekends with al ain cycling. they do rides covering distances of 40km and above and all are welcome, and of course, some of their rides take on the high-rising mountain of Jebel Hafeet (which really isn’t for beginners). Stick around for coffee and cake afterwards to chat to fellowminded velo enthusiasts.

facebook.com/groups/alaincycling