Paula1 and joeinqatar, thanks for the good information. I don't know yet when I'l be arriving, but if you are still here, I'd like to get together for a ride.
I am a hard core triathlete - and considering moving to Doha - I train about 20 hours per week - I've trained in Vegas during the summer, and while the heat isn't ideal, it is doable. I also train in New York City, and while the traffic and cars are not great - I've survived so far.
What I need is a stretch of road that is at least wide, if not quiet. I need to ride between 80 and 120 miles on the weekends. A loop of 40 miles that I can do 3 times would work - but I need a decent shoulder or a place that isn't too busy - Is there such a thing as a "country road" near Doha? I am happy to "drive to ride" - that's the norm in NYC.
Is swimming in the ocean permitted? Can women swim too? Are there any lap pools? Maybe at the universities?
When I train I usually wear the typical tri-outfit - is this going to be a problem? What about for female
trainers?
Paula1 and joeinqatar, thanks for the good information. I don't know yet when I'l be arriving, but if you are still here, I'd like to get together for a ride.
I am a hard core triathlete - and considering moving to Doha - I train about 20 hours per week - I've trained in Vegas during the summer, and while the heat isn't ideal, it is doable. I also train in New York City, and while the traffic and cars are not great - I've survived so far.
What I need is a stretch of road that is at least wide, if not quiet. I need to ride between 80 and 120 miles on the weekends. A loop of 40 miles that I can do 3 times would work - but I need a decent shoulder or a place that isn't too busy - Is there such a thing as a "country road" near Doha? I am happy to "drive to ride" - that's the norm in NYC.
Is swimming in the ocean permitted? Can women swim too? Are there any lap pools? Maybe at the universities?
When I train I usually wear the typical tri-outfit - is this going to be a problem? What about for female
trainers?