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Post by annamariaxenno on Oct 22, 2011 1:22:44 GMT
So .. I'm leaving the UK next week. :lol: Maybe there will be some replys before I go to this question of mine about bikes. I would love to bring a ladies road bike to Dhahran but I do wonder about how much use I'd get out of it given the heat. Do people really ride bikes in 120 degree heat? :shock: If not .. I guess the bike will just be blocking up my flat for most of the year. :cry: What do you think .. bring the bike or leave the bike. :?: kindest regards An English Secretary.
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Post by vpainter on Oct 22, 2011 19:47:26 GMT
You get a lot of use if you ride it. I see a lady friend of ours riding her bike everyday to work.
This morning it was 68*F and this evening it was in the 80*F's. You'll enjoy riding at least 8 of the 12 months.
So if you enjoy riding, bring it!
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Buster
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Post by Buster on Oct 22, 2011 20:24:02 GMT
Bring your bicycle - it's not that easy to purchase good quality ones here (though it is possible).
It's not like the UK where you have plenty of shops to choose from
Cheers
Buster
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Post by azraeil on Oct 23, 2011 8:12:03 GMT
Bring the bike. As mentioned by buster, there is limited choices here and Yes, people bike even in 120 degree temperature.
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Post by dgc00 on Oct 23, 2011 9:29:30 GMT
Bring your bike - it is a great way to get around camp, and there are only a couple of months where it is too hot. Bike are available, but they are either really cheap or really expensive. You might also bring a couple of inner tubes (they use presta valves here/Europe and schrader in North America), a good quality patch kit, and maybe a tire pump (new ones are dual presta/schader).
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Post by Carolina on Oct 24, 2011 12:04:29 GMT
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Yes do bring your own bike and believe me you will be thankful that you did. I left mine behind and it has taken me a long time to find the bike I was looking for - poor choice in Saudi for a real woman's bike - mostly bikes for girls but not much in the way for us women - and as other posts have said many people peddle here - a great way to keep fit and to enjoy the winter months here and remember to pack your helmet as well!
Good Luck
Carolina
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