THE FIRST MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL CENTRE IN THE GCC & MIDDLE EAST

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1 THE FIRST MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL CENTRE IN THE GCC & MIDDLE EAST

2 INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO HATTA TRAIL CENTRE WEBSITE Hatta Trail Centre is a first MTB Centre in the Middle East, and is a home to multiple cross country route of various grades that cater to all levels of ability from absolute beginners through to experienced riders. KEY ON TRAIL MARKERS Green route direction Black route direction STOP Blue route direction Downhill course direction GIVE WAY DANGER technical section The Hatta Trails are free to ride and are open all year round. Ample parking and visitor facilities are provided by Dubai Municipality in Hatta. CARE ON THE TRAILS PLEASE FOLLOW OUR HATTA TRAIL CODE... We want you to get home safely. Hatta Trail Centre strongly encourage all riders: Before you set off.. Inform your friend or family where you intend to ride Carry a soft copy or a print out of the trail map Carry the right equipment for fixing your bike on the trail and know how to use it (a bike tool, a spare inner tube, a pump, and a puncture repair kit) Have your mobile phone fully charged before you set off Don t rely on others Study and match the colour coded system of Hatta Trails to your riding ability, don t overestimate On the trails... Always wear the right clothing, and safety gear (cycle helmet and gloves) Always follow the official signage and directions Only cycle within your abilities Only tackle trail features (jumps, ramps, bridges, etc) when you are sure you can do them, slow down and have a look first! Train before embarking on the difficult and technical routes Expect the unexpected and watch out for other riders Always be polite and courteous to other riders and allow to other riders to pass Faster riders please inform the rider ahead of your intentions to overtake All trails are designed in one way system, please follow the route direction arrows to ensure safety Keep a look out for warning signs After your ride.. Keep parking area clean Use the designated toilet & shower facilities Be discrete at the shower facilities (no nudity) Enjoy the rest of your day with plenty of local cafes and shops available in Hatta town centre Alternative short section red route direction NO ENTRY (often a grade higher than main trail - why not try the next grade trail for a short distance) MAP ICONS Route Number Start of route Car park Direction Gravel Track / 4WD Information Family Cycle Path Parking No walkers Recycling point No motorcycles Hiking Trail No quad bikes End of route Farm Cafe / Restaurant Camping Area Playground View Point Bathrooms Swimming Wadi Pools Bridge Picnic Area Bike Tools Hertiage Site

3 ALL TRAILS START HERE Green - 4. Km Blue km Blue km Red -.8 km

4 Green grade trails are suitable for: Beginners or novice cyclists. Most bikes and mountain bike hybrids are suitable. These will be relatively flat and wide. Trail surface might be loose, uneven or sandy at times. Might include short flowing singletrack-style sections. Some green routes can take trailers. Climbs and descents are mostly shallow. No challenging features. Suitable for most people in good health. RED Green grade trails are suitable for: Beginners or novice cyclists. Most bikes and mountain bike hybrids are suitable. These will be relatively flat and wide. Trail surface might be loose, uneven or sandy at times. Might include short flowing singletrack-style sections. Some green routes can take trailers. Climbs and descents are mostly shallow. No challenging features. Suitable for most people in good health. SEVERE TRAILS DIFFICULT TRAILS EASY TRAILS GREEN MODERATE TRAILS IS THIS TRAIL FOR ME..?? BLUE Blue grade trails are suitable for: Intermediate cyclists or mountain bikers with basic off-road riding skills. Basic mountain bike or mountain bike hybrid. As for 'green', plus specially constructed singletrack trails. Trail surface might include small obstacles of rock. Most gradients are moderate but might include short steep sections. Includes small technical trail features (such as a loose surface and rock). A good standard of fitness can help. BLACK Black grade trails are suitable for: Expert mountain bike users, used to physically demanding routes. A good quality off-road mountain bike is needed. As for 'red', but with an expectation of greater challenge and continuous difficulty. Can include any useable trail and might include exposed open hill sections. Expect large, committing and unavoidable technical trail features. Sections will be challenging and variable. Might also have 'downhill' style sections. Suitable for very active people used to prolonged effort.

5 Green 4. Km 68 metres 0-50 minutes Blue 3.4 km 4 metres 5-40 minutes km km Blue 4.6 km 86 metres 0-60 minutes Red.8 km 70 metres 5-40 minutes km km