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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has set a new Guinness world record for the longest continuous cycling route with the 80.6-km Al Qudra Cycling Track, exceeding the 33-km record set in 2020. Guinness World Records declared the record at the track's start at Al Qudra, southeast of Dubai. Maitha Bin Adai, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, unveiled a marble plaque with the Guinness World Records emblem near Last Exit Al Qudra. The plaque is inscribed with the record and the RTA logo. After getting the Guinness certificate, Bin Adai highlighted RTA's commitment to Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's directions to make Dubai a bicycle-friendly city. In the first quarter of 2022, Dubai's bike lanes reached 542 km, and RTA plans to raise this number to 819 km by the end of 2026. Al Qudra track is the world's longest and meets the highest safety standards. The track has signs and markers. It traverses dunes and lakes, making it attractive to cyclists worldwide. The track covers 188 square kilometers. Al Qudra Cycle Track boasts captivating natural tourist views and has shaped into one of the best camping destinations that attract considerable numbers of cycling enthusiasts. BKM/ Expat Media
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