If you’re looking for a cheap and efficient way to get around, biking might be the best option. Not only will you beat the traffic, but you will also save on fuel and get some cardio along the way. Sounds like a win-win situation, right?
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The Qatari government understands the benefits of cycling and has made more roads bike-friendly. To help you get started with biking, here are some routes you can visit.
Try These Routes to Enjoy a Day on Your Bike
Enjoy the wind in your hair as you travel around the city on your bike. But if you want to enjoy cycling without worrying about pedestrians and traffic, you can visit there parks:
5 / 6 Park
Located near West Bay Beach and Katara, 5/6 Park is a great place to bike. This carefully designed park is one of the best places to bike. The cycling trail is more than a kilometer, and there is a dedicated area for beginners. And if you want to take a rest from cycling and want to explore the rest of the park, you can park your bike in one of the 20 available slots.
As you explore the rest of the park, you can wander along the man-made hills or go to the maze area. The maze is a unique attraction not found in other Qatari parks.
Al Abraj Park
Also located near West Bay is the Al Abraj Park. This park has a dedicated track for cyclists and runners alike. After a round of cycling, you can also explore the park to enjoy some gym equipment, grab a snack, or even look at art exhibits.
Olympic Cycling Track
The Olympic Cycling Track, a Guinness World Record holder, spans 33 kilometers. With a cycling track spanning in one continuous track, it should not be surprising that serious bikers will want to test their limits on this path.
This long track is 7 meters wide, and runs from Doha to Al Bayt Stadium. With a track this long, cyclists can rest in one of the 20 rest areas or in the benches. There are also 80 bicycle stands for those who want to park their bikes.
Al Khor Road
Near the Olympic Cycling track is the Al Khor Road, which is a perfect cycling track for amateurs. This track is about 38 kilometers long, and leads to Lusail and Al Bayt Stadiums. That’s not all, you can also get to Al Rayyan Stadium when you use this cycling path.
Dukhan
Even if you are outside the city, you can still find suitable cycling paths especially in Dukhan. Serious cycling enthusiasts can choose from the routes that pass through Cuban Hospital to Umm Bab.
In Umm Bab, cyclists can expect an easy trail since there are no climbs. This is mostly flat and long trails.
Enjoy your tour of cycling paths available in Qatar. Not only can you enjoy the outdoors, but you are also observing a healthy lifestyle. So get your gears ready and hop on that bike!
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