This is Part III (the final part) of our December 2010 Sinai MTB Epic ride.
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Last Wednesday, four MTB Egypt riders (Kandil, Neal, Samer and myself) loaded up two cars with bikes and gear for a two-day adventure ride deep into the Sinai mountains. Here is a photo documentation (video coming soon) of the trip:
Sometimes we also ride bikes in the desert…at night. Full moon night rides are great. Riding the same trails in the dark is like riding new trails. There is also a certain magic to the whole experience of being on a bike in the middle of the desert at night.
What started out as a leisurely main trail spin turned into a 3-hour mini-adventure. The ride was scheduled to start at 7:30, but waiting for a few first-time/oversleeping riders running late delayed the start about an hour or so. 12 riders, mostly beginners, started out on the main trail at Wadi Degla with the intent to make it to the end of the trail at the dry waterfalls (is there even such a thing as a dry waterfall?) area and [...]
Title: The Friday Degla Double Location: Wadi Degla Description: Easy-paced group ride on main trail, but 8km more than last week’s ride for a small taste of longer endurance rides. If we get a large enough group, we can split up into two groups by skill-level/speed..but again, this should be an easy ride. Please bring: – Your bikes (forget this and you’ll be running) – Enough water (three half-liter bottles is usually good for the ride, stash more in your [...]
Riders (left to right): A. Ali, A. El Haddad, Hani Morsi, M. Zaree, Laith, Ayman, Doaa, Ehab, M. Hanafi, Husam (not shown are Husam who was behind the camera, May and Karim who left early) Ride description: We rode the main trail for an easy 6km in and back. A short beginner skills workshop was held and everyone introduced to trail riding basics. Problems: None other than a semi-flat tire and loose handlebar on May’s bike, which were taken care [...]
Title: Beginners ride Location: Wadi Degla Description: Meet at 8:00 at the Wadi entrance. Easy ride on the Wadi floor for 90 minutes. This ride that will introduce you to trail riding basics: – Mountain bike preparation – Riding position. – Correct use of gears. – How to Brake efficiently and safely – Climbing and Descending techniques You do not need to have any trail riding experience to attend. You will need to bring your own bike, helmet, water and [...]
