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BOTS start & gazebo
The CSD meeting point: Bottom of the Stick.
Visual guide
Know Al Qudra before you ride.
A photographic guide to the track, the CSD meeting area and the desert around you.
Track and community
A visual guide to the area.
Archive and current CSD images show the track, the meeting area and the community that rides here.
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Parking & arrival
Allow extra time because the start area can be busy.
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The open track
Long, uninterrupted riding through the desert.
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The longer loop
Distance and pace vary with the group attending.
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Track sections
Open straights, gentle rises and changing wind.
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Finding Al Qudra
Use the current BOTS map link before travelling.
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Track history
CSD has ridden here throughout Al Qudra’s development.
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A landmark track
A defining part of Dubai’s cycling story.
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Coffee & recovery
Food, coffee and conversation are part of the ride culture.
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Desert wildlife
Camels, oryx and other wildlife may be seen from the track.
Historical Al Qudra archive
Help us date the story.
Explore photographs from Al Qudra’s cycling history. If you recognise a date, rider or event, share the photograph title and your memory with CSD.
