Bikes Provision:

• Each participant must provide their own bike. The bike must be well functioning and in good condition.
• It’s obligatory to wear a helmet during the ride. No Helmet, No Ride.
• No TT Bikes permitted

Bikes Provision:

• Each participant must provide their own bike. The bike must be well functioning and in good condition.
• It’s obligatory to wear a helmet during the ride. No Helmet, No Ride.
• No TT Bikes permitted

Add-ons:

Qatar Cyclists Centre are providing bicycle hire services for registered participants. Road, City or Kids Bikes are available.

Bike and helmet rental: 50 QAR

Ride Pack Collection:

• Venue: City Center Doha Mall, April 21-24
• On Site ride kit collection will not be available
• You must present a valid ID (QID/Passport).
• Jersey sizes will be allocated on a first come basis.
• Each rider will receive a jersey and a bib number which must be worn on the day of the ride.
• If you are collecting on behalf of someone else, you must present a letter and a copy of the rider’s ID that shows you have permission to take receipt of the item on their behalf.

Participants kits include:

• Jersey / t-shirt
• Medal at the finish line
• Braded bag and water Bottle
• Prize draw entry for participants

Getting prepared (make sure you have the following with you on the day of the Ride):

• Helmet
• Bib Number
• Event’s jersey
• Water bottles filled with water/electrolytes.
• Spare tools (pump/tubes/patches)
• Some cash
• Sun screen
• Cycling shoes
• A fully charged mobile phone
• Your bike

Event Rules and Safety Measures:

• All participants must wear a properly fitted cycling helmet. Any participant whose helmet is deemed unsafe will not be allowed to participate at the ride
• All participants must provide their own bike and equipment; the event organizers will have no spare parts/bikes or equipment at the day of event. If you don’t have a bike, you can rent it during the registration at the website.
• For the event, it is acceptable to ride road bikes, mountain bikes and commuting bikes. Time trial bikes may only be ridden with aerobar extensions removed (and gearing levers changed) so that the riding position is on brakes at all times.
• Open toe shoes are not allowed.
• Proper cycling attire must be worn.
• Participants may not use headphones whilst cycling.
• Please carry an identification card and a charged mobile phone at all times.
• The use of mobile phones or taking pictures whilst cycling is prohibited. If you want to take pictures, you need to safely and carefully pull off to the side of the road, remove your bike from the route and then take a picture whilst dismounted
• The event is open to the following age categories per route type:
  • Long: 40 km (Ages 16+)
  • Family and youth 5K (Ages 8+ & children under 8 in bike trailer or kids seat)
  • Kids Events (Ages 3 – 8)
  • No standing on the route or posing an obstruction or danger to other participants, spectators, or passers-by.
• All participants are required to display their bike number on their frame and on their clothing.
• All participants will be required to sign the event waiver during the registration through the website.
• Please make sure you always follow the route.
• Do not leave the route and always ride in the direction of travel.
• Cycling is only allowed on the road (not on sidewalks or grass areas).
• Do not make any unnecessary stops on the route.
• Always look out for hidden bends, curbs, bollards, potholes and other hazards.
• Keep a safe distance from other riders on the route.
• Please be patient with other riders. The roads may be crowded, especially at the start.
• Ride on the right-hand side of the route and use the left-hand side of the route when overtaking slower cyclists.
• Never undertake (pass on right side) other riders and be careful when overtaking.
• Be conscious of other riders and communicate your actions so they are aware if you are slowing, stopping, pulling-out to pass, overtaking or pulling-in having completed an overtake.

Don’t use your phone. You may take pictures safely only at the start of the event before the ride starts, or after the finish of the ride. You do not have control over your bike when you are busy with your phone and/or distracted by music.

Venue Facilities:

• Parking, Toilets, Common Area, Technical Support.

Road Safety:

• Roads will be controlled and supervised by police cars, lead vehicles, ambulances, LOC vehicles, and media vehicles. Private car companionship is NOT allowed.
• Back-up cars and sweepers will be available at the tail end of the group for support when needed.
• Medical services and ambulances will be available if required.

Inclusivity:

• Our ride is inclusive and those with visual impairments, hearing impairments, physical impairments, learning difficulties are all welcomed.

Start and Finish Protocols:

• For the Long-Distance loop, riders should be ready at the start line at least 15 minutes before the starting gun goes off!
• No riders are allowed to pass the lead vehicle at any time, especially on the main road as the pace will be controlled for safety reasons.
• Riders are not allowed to ride alone during a safety stop.
• At the finish line: sprints are NOT allowed! And once you finish, please make sure you keep going with the traffic flow to avoid any congestion.

Cut off time:

• For the Long Distance, minimum required AVG speed is 20 km/hr. This ride has a total time of 2.5 hrs. After that, any rider that remains on the road will be taken by the support vehicle or be asked to detour (if applicable). Moreover, there will be time check points on the road. In case any rider fails to catch the estimated time of arrival for every check point, the rider will be asked to detour and/or join the sweep vehicle for safety reasons.
• For the Inclusive Fun Loop, wear your helmet and ride as you wish, while sticking to the direction of traffic.

Aid Stations:

• Each rider is responsible for having their own nutrition. However, there will be aid stations throughout the long loop.

Technical support:

• Bike mechanics will be available at the start line, finish line, and during the long loop.

Event’s Schedule: (TBC)

• Friday, 25 April 2025
  • 5:30 am Carpark and Fan Zone is open.
  • 07:00 am Long loop starts from Old Doha Port
  • 08:00 am 5K fun loop Starts
  • 08:00 am Other Activities Starts
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am Finish of all rides.
  • 11:30 am Thank you notes.

Aamal Ride’s route:

• The Ride starts from Old Doha Port, extends along the Corniche, passes by City Center Doha, moves to The Pearl (including Porto Arabia and Viva Bahriya), turns to Gewan Island before returning to the starting point at Old Doha Port.

Chaperones for riders with disabilities:

• Riders with impairments must be accompanied by an adult and/or a specialist. Both rider and chaperone must be registered for the event.
• Family members and friends of riders with impairments must be registered for the event in case they will be taking part in the event.
• Participants must attend the pre-ride briefing with their chaperones. A briefing will be provided before the start.

If you have a problem with your bike

• If you have a minor mechanical problem or flat tyre or any other mechanical issue which requires you to stop your bike, please safely move to the far-right side of the road and carefully bring yourself to a stop. Then move yourself off the road onto the sidewalk (if there is one) and see if you can rectify the problem.
• If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, there will be a roving mechanic that can assist you. Once the problem is fixed, kindly wait for the next coming rider or a group of riders and continue together. (DO NOT RIDE ALONE!)
• If you are unable to repair your bike, please stop at the right-hand side of the road, or on the sidewalk, and wait to be collected.

Ensure that your bike is ready!

• Please make sure your bike is ready for the ride and that it is in good working condition. Check the brakes and gears are working fine and ensure the tyres are pumped up.
• Make sure you know how to repair a flat tyre on your bike and have appropriate tools to do so.
• Dress appropriately for the conditions (check the weather the day before).

Keep the route clean

• Finally, please leave the start, route, and finish area clean. Please don’t litter!

STAY SAFE. HAVE FUN. ENJOY!