Ride details
Date & Time
Sat 11 Jan
10:00 am - 11:30 am (ish)
Description
ROUVY - Sawaqim/Oman
Ride leader
Distance
23.61 mi
(38 km)
Type
virtual
Notes
4 new routes to try but today we do just one! Head deeper into the desert for a more demanding challenge.
Complete this challenge to receive a virtual Oman-inspired jersey, a virtual Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37 wheels and a chance to win more interesting prizes in the draw.
Safety, pace, and ride notes
Usual Discord if you wish to be social - all details on the Rouvy Comms group. I'm happy to do the challenge at 100% but if you're not fussed about the challenge you can ride at 50-70% with more chat.
Kit, preparation, and weather
Sawaqim | Oman
The 38 km route, which climbs 300 m from Manzariyah to Sawaqim just south of Muscat, showcases Oman’s arid beauty. Riders traverse rolling desert plains with rugged rocky outcrops and pass through traditional villages. The terrain becomes more undulating, leading to Sawaqim, where date groves and the dramatic backdrop of the Al Hajar Mountains create a picturesque finish.