23.2
PDI
16.7 mi
DISTANCE
4,509 ft
GAINED
5.1 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Ard Oostra, Switzerland
INTRO
Jebel Jais is the highest mountain in the UAE and is the highest point one can ride on a bike in this region. Ride from 315 meters to the finish at the Jebel Jais viewing deck at elevation 1,346 meters. This climb includes giant hairpin turns and the longest zip line in the world at the finish.
The average grade of the Jebel Jais bike climb is 5.3% and there is 0 descent on the route. Only 2% of the ascent is at ≥10% grade, while 62% is at 5-10%. The steepest 500 meter segment is 9.4%, and the steepest continuous five kilometers are 6.2%.
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Roadway: Fully paved and the road quality only increases as you climb. Parts of the roadway on the ascent are two lanes in our direction and a shoulder to ride in as well.
Traffic: This is a tourist route, so the road is much busier on days off from work. There is minimal truck traffic.
Parking: There are spots along the shoulder to park your car or at the first roadblock well up the mountain which is five kilometers from the top.
Summit: A couple of kilometers before the summit there’s a roadblock. Only pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers that are permit holders may continue to the summit - the point where the worlds longest zip line is located. About 500 meters before getting to the zip line station there is a big parking lot. You have to turn left there.
Provisions: For a great meal and excellent view as you relax after your climb, consider the 1484 by Puro 2.3 kilometers from the finish - Route Map; Google Map + Reviews.
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Be sure to pay attention and stop at the Viewpoints along this wonderful bike climb. There are 8 viewpoints before the finish which offer excellent views of the mountains and some include the valley below. Some of the viewpoints have observation decks.
The longest zipline in the world is located just before the finish of the climb - you can add to the most epic bike climb in the UAE by bringing a cable and lock for you bike and doing the Zip Line before descending back to the start - Google Map + Reviews. Also, do not miss the extraordinary views from the observation deck at the finish of the climb - Google Map + Reviews.
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