If you’re a beginner in cycling and you somehow feel lost and want some clarity, then this review is for you.
Abu Dhabi has plenty of places to ride your bike and get your cycling gear. In this review we will review the two most well known tracks in Abu Dhabi: Hudariyat Cycling Track, Train Yas Track in Yas Marina, and Al Wathba Track. We also review the best shops to get you ready for your cycling experience, and If you are a cyclist that is looking for a review about Dubai tracks then press here.
Abu Dhabi’s Best Cycling Stores
There are plenty of “cycling stores” that provide different bikes that will suit your preferences. The range of different quality, locations, and equipment that depends on your budget and how much you are willing to pay on your cycling experience. The top cycling stores that you may visit In Abu Dhabi are “Wolfis”, The cycle Hub, and “Momentum UAE”. All these have the best accessories and bike frames. Moreover There are many other shops that have an average price range as well. Below you can find the best reviews of the top stores and tracks that will give you a wonderful experience in cycling.
The Best Cycling Store for Bikes and Accessories
One of the best “cycling shops in Abu Dhabi” is Wolfi’s because as a professional cyclist, I would only deal with the best shops. Coming to buying “equipment”, clothing, and other “accessories”. Which is provided all around the UAE in different bike shops. Yet “Wolfis” is a well-known “bike shop” that has been doing business since 1989, and by 2002 they have opened their first shop in Dubai. The majority of cyclists would travel the distance to get to that shop. Wolfi’s has opened another store in Abu Dhabi at “Yas Marina”. Where their shop provides the best services for all types of bikes, especially road bikes. Following their fitting machines, they provide you with the best fitting experts that can provide the perfect “fitting” for you. The important thing before you get on your bike is that you know that “frame” size is right for you.
Quality Accessories at Wolfis
Wolfi’s has a number of “saddles” that will make you sit comfortably, some “road cyclists” tend to face an issue where their tire runs flat, there are many reasons why this happens and one is on low quality tyre tubes. Customers may feel that the prices are a bit above average due to being high quality. Purchasing high quality will help you ride without facing any issues. Our weather isn’t as cold as other countries so we need a certain fabric that makes airflow pass in them. Most of the shirts wolfis provided are from the brand Rapha which is an Italian brand that is known for its comfortable and light weighted shirts. As a customer I would prefer to see what that store has online before visiting it in person.
Another Great Cycling Shop You Must Visit In Abu Dhabi
Momentum UAE
Is a new bike shop that has recently opened in Abu Dhabi Al Bateen. This shop is very interesting due to its location and what it provides. First of all it is a bike shop and a coffee shop. It provides the best “road cycling” brands that you are looking for as well. Coming to its location, you can say it’s the perfect spot because most cyclists cycle around that area. Which means you’ll definitely pass by if you feel the need of a small break or get your tyre fixed up. If you feel the need to see what they have to offer follow this link by pressing here. If you want to view their daily posts and explore new cycling experiences you can see it through their Instagram page.
Cheaper Store Option
If you’re just looking for a standard bike that can “paddle” its way through the streets, then there are plenty of places to go. You may be a beginner and just want to ride a normal bike so you will have a low budget for a beginners experience. These are awesome and classy stores that go back in the old days before cycling became a trend in the UAE. Here is a small list of standard bike shops, Salam Bike Shop – Team Primero, Cyclezoneshop. There are plenty of other shops but these are some you may want to visit.
Once you get your cycling gear ready, then you are ready to take the next step into starting your cycling experience in Abu Dhabi and find the right track to unleash the cycling beast within you.
Train Yas Abu Dhabi Cycling Track Abu Dhabi
Train Yas “track in Abu Dhabi” is one of the greatest ways to enjoy your “bicycle” ride, if you’re looking for a ride that has a different experience than the usual, than you must get ur bicycle ready and definitely visit Train Yas in Abu Dhabi as they offer a pleasant experience that you cannot find anywhere else in the world. Where the Formula one track is transferred into a pro cycling track on Sundays and Tuesdays.
As they offer all the needs for you as a cyclist. Where they offer complimentary water and free cycles in case you do not own a “bicycle” yourself. Where they have collaborated with “Daman” to offer free cycles for people to help make a healthier life for whoever is interested.
Train Yas is different from other “tracks in Abu Dhabi” where the atmosphere is all about the ride you are having. The experience is different where you hear the loud music around the people who are riding with you at the track. One of the many important things in Train Yas is the safety procedures they follow. Where you can find staff to assist you in case of an emergency at every corner of the “track”. As they make sure that everyone that is riding at the track is following all the necessary safety procedures, to ensure that your ride there is perfect without any interruption. For more information about the track, feel free to visit their official website.
Hudayriat Cycling Track Abu Dhabi
Al Hudayriat Island “Cycle track” is one of Abu Dhab’s greatest and most recently developed cycling tracks. with an entire island dedicated to sports. The leisure and entertainment district features 5 to 10 kilometres of bicycle trails. That goes through a recreational park and along the margins of beautiful green spaces with stunning sea and city vistas. They also have three novice paths, one of which is a 3 kilometres inner trail that is an easy and accessible area for beginners used to cycling
The following trial, which is about 5 kilometers long, is for intermediate riders who have some road cycling experience. For professional riders and advanced cyclists the most difficult course in Hudayriat is approximately 10 kilometers. Furthermore, Hudayriat track is open seven days a week from 5 am to 12 am. We recommend starting your trip around 5 p.m to take advantage of the cooler weather and spectacular sunset that bathes the track. You may also visit the free public beach and food vendors after your bike ride. Furthemore, renting a bike from Yas Mena Cycles is cost-effective. Yas Cycles hires them out for 50 Dhs an hour and is open daily from 6 am to 1 pm- 3pm to 10:30 pm. Please check their official website for additional details about the track .
Al Wathba Cycling Track
Al Wathba Cycle track is located outside of the city of Abu Dhabi in Al Wathba. Cyclists can freely make use of the long cycling routes that range from eight kilometres to sixteen kilometres which are for beginners. Expert cyclists can make use of the twenty, twenty-two and thirty kilometres tracks to experience the limits of their stamina. Moreover, the views that are seen there are amazing. Since the Al Wathba Cycle Track is located near the camel race track, you might be able to see camels walking by. During an evening ride, you will be able to see the beautiful sun setting into the desert.
This cycling track is around a 45 minutes’ drive from the main city of Abu Dhabi which is a worthy drive for cyclists that want to ride freely and happily. There are many car parking slots there for cyclists to park easily and ride off without worrying about anything coming in the way. Finally, there is an essentials shop in the area that serves refreshment and other items that can help cyclists to have an enjoyable and safe time.