Berrybike Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyones ever rode in Egypt, Ive got about a months worth of work coming up around Cairo, Giza, Azhar, Hurghada and Alexandria.I was thinking of taking my bike and doing some riding around the area, maybe the pyramids! Or maybe not....lolHas anyone been, doesnt seem egypts heard of trials according to google!My main concern is getting mugged or something, but i thought as ill be there on my own for a month it will keep me from goin insane!Opinions? Would you do it?alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Getting mugged?! Don't you live in Manchester? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 In manchester they dont have people on camels with rifles that ambush you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berrybike Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Yeah mate, its a good point.....but they all ride ponys out there and ride around with wooden carts. I thought a shiny bike would attract a bit of attention....manchester does had its risks but I am aware im them. Im not really down with spotting arabic trouble it has to be said?Would you risk it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I wouldn't, personally.There'll be loads for you to do anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 When di the forum lose it's sense of humor?When di the forum lose it's sense of humor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Haven't ridden in Egypt but spent a few weeks travelling through Jordan and Egypt in 2006. Personally I wouldn't take my bike, as has already been said there is so much more that you could be doing... Visiting Museums, eating amazing food and smoking Shisha with the locals.Cairo is a pretty crazy city, has shit loads of cars with maniacs behind the wheel. There will be stuff to ride somewhere but there is so much else you could be taking in. Giza is pretty much attached to Cairo and is where the pyramids are (I guess you knew that already though)Alexandria is a lovely coastal area with sea defences and rocks that I'm sure you could ride on.You would definitely provide entertainment to the locals as I doubt many of them will have seen trials before The legend that is Hans Rey has ridden in Egypt! The report from his website is HEREAlso, what job do you do?!!? I want a job where I get to travel the World! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berrybike Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Haven't ridden in Egypt but spent a few weeks travelling through Jordan and Egypt in 2006. Personally I wouldn't take my bike, as has already been said there is so much more that you could be doing... Visiting Museums, eating amazing food and smoking Shisha with the locals.Cairo is a pretty crazy city, has shit loads of cars with maniacs behind the wheel. There will be stuff to ride somewhere but there is so much else you could be taking in. Giza is pretty much attached to Cairo and is where the pyramids are (I guess you knew that already though)Alexandria is a lovely coastal area with sea defences and rocks that I'm sure you could ride on.You would definitely provide entertainment to the locals as I doubt many of them will have seen trials before The legend that is Hans Rey has ridden in Egypt! The report from his website is HEREAlso, what job do you do?!!? I want a job where I get to travel the World!Im an Environmental Consultant working for Parsons Brinckerhoff.I have been there 1 year (fresh from my MSc at Salford Uni) and I have been to Morocco for 4 weeks, where I went to Rabat, Cassablanca, Kenitra Mamoura, Taza, Marrakesh and my favourate place in the world "Chefchauen"...google it! I have worked in Cyprus for a couple of weks and also in Matrough in N. Egypt near Alex.Our client is one of the world largest distributers of Hydrocarbon products. I travel to places in Africa on their demand in response to spillages, aquasitions or the like. Many of the work involves drilling on petrol stations to deliniate any possible hydrocarbon contamination which may have impacted groundwater.Its a sweet job, and keeps me entertained! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Clarke Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 lmao, MUEL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 lmao, MUEL!That looks like some good trials in that pic.Thing is, it also looks like the foot of a pyramid. Not sure riding one of those would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Clarke Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Yea, probably better for long distance riding and mountain biking. A little reminder, Egypt is pretty much full of sand so i'd watch out if you took your bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Swindlehurst Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 lmao, MUEL!Has muel actually done everything lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hi i went to egypt about 3 days ago for 2 weeks i wouldnt advise riding there traffic is terrible you get honked by a taxi every 5 secs and the cars could knock you off a they wouldnt care. 2nd thought the police wouldnt care about you riding cos they care about nuffin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshball Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Was in egypt just before christmas but i went to go scuba diving!If you have the chance then visit Sharm El Sheik and Dahab when i went there i looked at places with potential to ride and there were some pretty good spots to be honest!I think you should take your bike but like that other geez said mind out for the taxi's they are terriable!Josh X! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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