GAATEH KUWAIT (CYCLING)

Friday, April 7, 2017

ROUTE 15: BUN BURNER 45 (JAHRA)

Friday, 31 March 2017

INFO:

Al-Forda Fruit & Vegetable Market

Located in Sulaibiyah, near Kabd. The price here cheaper than other markets. The most of vegetable and fruit coming from neighboring countries such as Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Lebanon.

Source: Read here

Coordinate:

29.25263 N, 47.84443 E

Time & Date:

07:45 hrs & 31 March 2017

Direction:

Get on the sixth ring road towards jahra and turn left under the bridge at exactly the 21 KM mark (it's road 604)

Keep going straight, passing a red light, for a short distance on this road until you hit a round about, turn right entering the Fruit & Veg market, there's a McDonald's on your right, park there.

have a look at this picture to make it very clear.

http://i.imgur.com/OH3Oo0q.jpg

GARMIN CONNECT & GOOGLE MAP:

DISTANCE:
48 km

TOTAL TIME:

04.57 hours

RIDERS:

BOBAK
AHMED
JAY
JIM
NICOLAS
ASWADE

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RIDING TIME:

As usual, we start with route briefing and attendance by Bobak as team leader. Raining suddenly drop (not heavy) at starter point, but we still proceed.

We started from the Al-Forda, vegetables market and headed towards the open desert, from hard to soft sand. Some area we need to push our bikes.

We passed by the local's sheep shed in the middle of desert.

Stopped at the lake for group photo.

Jay lost his hand phone during passing one of bump. Jay and Bobak returned back a couple km's to search but in vain but Jim, Nicol, Ahmad and I just waiting there. Bobak had to make a judgement call and leave Jay behind to pursue his search, Luckily he called Bobak around 5pm informed that he found his phone.

We continued exploring this weird lunar like landscape which lay ahead of us...

Well this time around the mere thought of that Lollipop was just too much temptation and hence dragged five tough nuts to the field.

The moment we started the skies opened up and gave us a very light drizzle for the first five km, it stayed overcast all the way through with zero winds which was a blessing for this long ride and a good reminder not to do this ride after February as it'll be too hot.

Later on, we passed the quiet stable village in the middle of nowhere, and by now approaching the Friday prayer time.

I dismissed earlier and said goodbye. I went to nearest Masjid for Friday prayer and others continued their journey back to RV point.

After prayer, I continued another 8 km to reach RV. Bobak asked me use Sulaibiya road as guide that will lead to Al-Forda Market.

I reached at 1.00 pm and the rest already left.

Al-Forda Market

I took mutton bryani at Indian Restaurant inside the market (1st floor)..wow! best! maybe because of hungry and tired..

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Friday, November 25, 2016

ROUTE 14: SULAIBIYA - SULAIBIKHAT

Friday, 25 November 2016

INFO:

Sulaibiya

Sulaibiya is a small town in Al Jahra Governorate, Kuwait. It holds the record for the highest temperature in Asia and third highest in the world.

Sulaibiya has two Industrial Areas containing several construction materials industries and a Residential Area consisting of 10 blocks. Towards the end of Sulaibiya you approach Sulabikat which is closer to the Kuwaiti grand cemetery.

Sulaibikhat

Sulaibikhat is a small area north of Kuwait City near Doha, Kuwait. Sulaibikhat has four residential blocks.

A British camp was built in Sulaibikhat during the British mandate, and consisted of approximately 200 bungalow-style residential units, contained within a fenced area on the Persian Gulf.

After being deserted by the British at the end of the British mandate in 1961, the camp was occupied by doctors and pharmacists working for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health. That continued to be the case until 1980, when the residents were relocated and the camp was demolished.

RV:

Coordinate:

29.2717663 N, 47.8215424 E

Time & Date:

07:00 hrs & 25 November 2016

Direction:

Go west along the Sixth Ring Road past 360 Mall, Farwaniya, the big Stadium etc. Keep a look out for the 25km green distance marker in the centre of the road

After turning right into an open area, and after a short distance, you will come to a roundabout. Turn left her, go about 100m and park on the right.

STRAVA RECORD:

GOOGLE ROUTE:

DISTANCE:
37.7 km

TOTAL TIME:

04.25 hours

RIDERS:

ANTHONY
BOBAK
AHMED
THURHAN
RAMCO
ASWADE

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RIDING TIME:

As usual, start with route briefing and attendance. Today, very cool, about 9 - 10 degree C. I forgot to bring my jacket. Everyone brought their jacket.

We passed by the local housing area near to farms (this time anti-clockwise).

"Dhuha" Time

Tarmac parts

Climb on flood barrier road (2m elevated road)

In the early cool morning, nobody at outside accept us.

We headed to Sulaibikhat beach through Kuwaiti Grand Cemetery (Sunni Cemetery).

Anthony and Bobak told about the history of cemetery area. Actually, there are 2 cemeteries here; Sunni and Jaafari (Shaiite) was spilt by Khalaf Ahmar Road

We got permission from security to use the cementery road to the beach.

Graveyard

Grave of Syeikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (1926-2006)(The 13th Ruler of Kuwait & The 3rd Emir of Kuwait) and Grave of Syeikh Saad Al-Salim Al-Sabah (The 14th Ruler of Kuwait & The 4th Emir of Kuwait)

Al-fathiha..

Graveyard exit

Road to the beach.

Passed through the broken fence

Anthony showed the old road and new road. The new under-construction.

Sulaibikhat Beach

Birds

Muddy

Posing

From the beach, we can see the Doha Power Plant on the other side.

Video:

This ride, we got 2 breaks; Falafel Break and Coffee Break

a. Falafel Break

Info:

Falafel is a common dish eaten throughout the Middle East, a deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both and commonly served in a pita, which acts as a pocket, or wrapped in a flatbread known as taboon; "falafel" also frequently refers to a wrapped sandwich that is prepared in this way.

Jogging/Cycling path

Falafel Restaurant

Bobak told that the price of Falafel, bread and some Arab foods have been subsidized by Kuwaiti Government. No wonder the price of falafel only 100 fils.