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Riding bicycle in the streets of Abu Dhabi?

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exepath
  2/19/2017 13:24 EST

Hi, I'm wondering how much is Abu Dhabi bicycle friendly city? I know there are some cycling trails here and there, but that's not what I mean. You see, I'm from Prague, Czech Republic and here I can pretty much ride my bike almost anywhere I want. I just put my helmet on and take my mountain bicycle on a ride around the city. I can ride on pavements, most roads, parks, dirt roads etc. As long as I don't endanger anyone, all is good. Of course I don't ride it on main roads and speedways and I'm very cautious and considerate cyclist to the pedestrians, but I simply like to enjoy freedom and explore new places. Is it possible to ride a bicycle like this in Abu Dhabi as well? Is it possible to explore Abu Dhabi on a bicycle?

Thank you a bunch!

muqtada123
  6/4/2017 02:12 EST

Ofcourse you can, there are separate lines for the cyclist, i have seen many even on the road near corniche area and other busy roads, i didn't find anything dangerous in that.

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arider
  6/11/2017 12:00 EST

I have to disagree.

Moved here about 7 months ago and was hoping to be able ride around in the cooler months. It's just not that easy I am sorry to say.

It will very much depend on where you live and work.

It's true that there are cycle paths in some areas but I stress in some areas. The corniche cycle way is very good but commuting on a bicycle around this city is unlikley to be easy for you.

That's not to say that you cannot cycle but it's more than likley going to be organised rides with clubs on roads that are known to be cycle friendly.

You can ride your bike at Yas Marina a few times a week which is pretty good. It's totally free and its quite cool to ride around an F1 track!

I used to commute to work every day and I just can't here which really bums me out becasue I work quite close to home.

Ive never ridden around Prauge but I have been there and I would imagine you will notice quite a difference in how easy it is to get around on a bicycle.

Hope this helps.

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