Get on your Bike
By: Ailsa Gordon
Now the weather has cooled down why not
utilise this time of year to exercise outdoors.
Working in a nursery and school is always
very busy and can, at times, be stressful. To
get the right balance between work and rest
it is important to try and do some exercise to
keep yourself healthy. I love to take my bike
to the cycle track at Al Qudra or Nad Al Sheba,
both of these locations are free to use, safe,
car free, open 24 hours a day and cyclists of all
abilities are welcome. For me it is a time to
clear my head, reflect on the day or week and
plan for the future, as well as burning some
calories!
The Al Qudra track is located where Al Qudra Road and Bab Al Shams
meet, with the cycle course stretching into the desert where riders can
access a 85km loop, with a choice of different routes and distances along
the way. If you don’t have your own bike, bikes and equipment can be
rented from the Trek Bicycle store at the Al Qudra track. I often enjoy
beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the desert and see various wildlife
such as oryx, foxes, deer and camels who often roam along the cycle
path.
The Nad Al Sheba Cycle track was once
a camel racing track, but is now a
family-friendly cycle park located
beside the Meydan hotel. There is an
8.4km cycle track for both cycling and
running. Nad Al Sheba is a great place
to bike with a breathtaking view of the
skyline of Downtown Dubai.