Cycling In Abu Dhabi Is Far More Than Just Deserts and Fast Cars
What's cycling like in Abu Dhabi? It's more diverse, energetic, and fast-paced than you'd ever think.
Alvin is a tech editor for Velo, where he covers road, gravel, and e-bikes after nearly a decade in the bike industry. In addition, he uses his background in urban planning to cover stories around active transportation, policy, tech, and infrastructure through the Urbanist Update series. He currently lives in the Bay Area with his wife and an ever-growing stable of bikes and kitchen utensils.
What's cycling like in Abu Dhabi? It's more diverse, energetic, and fast-paced than you'd ever think.
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