One of the most frequently asked questions new mountain bikers in Egypt (or bikers new to Cairo) ask is: How do I get to Wadi Degla? We have had directions posted on our Wadi Degla page for a while now, but it wasn’t as clear or illustrated as the nice document that Neal Afifi, fellow avid mountain biker and MTB Egypt core team member, put together for us. Download it here (PDF, 150kb): Directions to Wadi Degla, Arabic Directions to [...]

The system is intended to give riders an accurate guide on the difficulty and skill level required for riding the various known trails listed on this website. For trails we use icon designations, for rides we use a dual rating system. Trail difficulty rating icons: General Trail Difficulty rating icons: Easy/Beginner Intermediate Advanced Epic/Expert Ability rating system: While the above trail rating icons might give you a quick idea about the difficulty level of a given trail/route, we make use [...]

As with any outdoor activity, as a mountain biker you should be aware of the impact of your riding on both the surrounding environment and other users of the trail. A few key points to keep in mind are: Stay on the trail: Irresponsible riding and riding off-trail damages erodes the soil and damages the flora and fauna habitat and micro ecosystems that are formed and depend on this soil for survival.  For example, in the Wadi Degla area the [...]

“I want to start mountain biking in Egypt, but I am clueless. What do I do?” MTB Egypt has a few things that should get you pedaling off-road in no time: First thing you should do is check out our Frequently Asked Questions. This list of questions and answers will enlighten you on a few things that you might be wondering about. Join us for a group ride: Look at the events calendar and see when beginners’ rides are scheduled. [...]

In the interest of having more organized, and thus more enjoyable, group rides, the following is a set of policies (or rather guidelines) that should be considered by anyone joining a group ride organized by MTB Egypt. 1) Ride difficulty/skill level: There is a diverse background of riders with a very wide spectrum of skill level, experience and equipment. A group ride where the participating riders are on more or less the same skill level is more enjoyable becuase all [...]

Most people’s general idea of fun is is not about riding a bike in the dirt, but many would be surprised to find out how much fun such an act entails. It is of course not entirely about “riding a bike in the dirt”, mountain biking involves a lot more than that. Riding a bike off-road takes you places that offer nice scenery, clean air, and an opportunity to meet like-minded people. The sport also offers a spectrum of approaches [...]