Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Cycling the world - Asia: episode 33
I leave my desert campsite in the UAE and stumble upon a ghost village slowly being swallowed by sand. From there I ride toward Hatta, but the day takes an unexpected turn when I find myself on the route of the UAE Tour, right as the pro peloton comes through. Apparently I even made it onto live TV.
The ride continues with small struggles, from not being able to buy food due to no card payments to finally reaching a supermarket before Hatta. I spend a few days at Hatta Bike Hub with other travellers, a rare social break on the road, before crossing into Oman.
Right after the border the landscape changes completely. I leave the flat desert behind and ride into steep rolling mountains, unsure of the route but drawn in by the scenery. Tough climbs, sharp descents and a completely new environment mark the start of a different chapter of this journey.
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*Some links in this description are affiliate links and therefore when clicked, if you buy the service or product I may make a small commission off of that sale. My opinions on products and services remain unbiased.
Cycling the world - Asia: episode 33
I leave my desert campsite in the UAE and stumble upon a ghost village slowly being swallowed by sand. From there I ride toward Hatta, but the day takes an unexpected turn when I find myself on the route of the UAE Tour, right as the pro peloton comes through. Apparently I even made it onto live TV.
The ride continues with small struggles, from not being able to buy food due to no card payments to finally reaching a supermarket before Hatta. I spend a few days at Hatta Bike Hub with other travellers, a rare social break on the road, before crossing into Oman.
Right after the border the landscape changes completely. I leave the flat desert behind and ride into steep rolling mountains, unsure of the route but drawn in by the scenery. Tough climbs, sharp descents and a completely new environment mark the start of a different chapter of this journey.
MY GEAR FULL LIST: kit.co/davidetravelli
SUPPORT my round the world bike expedition:
Donations: paypal.me/davidetravelli
Postcards' Club: alaska2patagonia.com/postcards-club
Follow me:
Blog: alaska2patagonia.com
Instagram: instagram.com/davidetravelli
Facebook: facebook.com/davidetravelli
Twitter: twitter.com/davidetravelli
#bikepacking #biketouring #bikelife
#bicycletouring #cycling
*Some links in this description are affiliate links and therefore when clicked, if you buy the service or product I may make a small commission off of that sale. My opinions on products and services remain unbiased.
