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Trailseeker Mushrif race has been a real challenge for me. Even though I’ve learned this race course quite well – I’ve been training here actively for the last 5 weeks. 37 km, MTB trails, gravel riders competing against MTB riders, no age groups, huge mass start through soft sand, heart rate around 170 bpm during the first lap. The result: 1st female in my age group, 1st female on gravel bike, 2nd female overall. No crashes, even though I’ve had two very close calls. Honestly, very satisfied with my @yoeleo Altera G21 bike. I’m going to post a full review soon (and quite a few reels about my gravel journey). But I can say confidently – Chinese gravel bikes can deliver podiums. But right now – many many many thanks to my coach @agitsalman, my crew @29inch_academy, my one and only nutrition expert @vicky_nutrition, and my best teammates @krissroads and @r_lazovskiy who have helped me a lot in developing all the gravel skills. In love through the roof with gravel, looking forward to new challenges. This race today has shown me that I should believe in myself, I’m not that bad, and I can be even better.
08 Nov 2026
I’ve been testing my new @albaoptics frames for two months, and I’m finally ready to share my opinion. Delta model – No. 1 choice for most riders. I love customization, and for me it’s very cool that you can buy different lenses, and frames, and play around with your style and outfits. And if you find a minute to actually watch the review, you will find out how I’ve accidentally done a crash test of this specific model. Available in Dubai at @airwerkscycles
05 Nov 2026
First gravel race first place. I think it deserves a post. Happy Sunday.
25 Oct 2026
We usually start sport for simple reasons. To get fitter. Stronger. Faster. But sometimes the best part has nothing to do with training at all. Somewhere between early rides, hard sessions and coffee afterwards, the people around you stop being just training buddies and become your people.
In her weekly column, publisher of The Sandy Times Sofia Brontvein @brontvein writes about how cycling helped her find her community in Dubai and why sport can give you much more than fitness.
19 Oct 2026
Friday Mushrif vibes. I’ve recently come to a conclusion that if cycling is limited to power, speed, and paved roads only, it is quite boring. Something is missing. This pure spirit of adventure and discovery. That’s what gravel rides bring to the table. Along with a significant improvement of your handling skills. And these are the main reasons why I’ve desperately needed a gravel bike. Mushrif is an amazing place to enjoy gravel rides. Lots of nature to endure, and some technical segments to focus on your skills. It is slightly scary, and uncomfortable at the beginning. But lap after lap you get more and more confident. We haven’t become fast and powerful in road cycling from day one. Gravel deserves its own training, and routine. So see you in Mushrif weekly for sure.
02 Oct 2026
Full review of my latest cycling trip. In love with these coastal and mountain views. Already miss Cape Town. Let’s go together in spring.
30 Sep 2026
My Cape Town trip is over. And I’m fully ready for a new season of the UAE adventures. Looking forward to exploring lots of new routes, and getting my gravel experience. Meanwhile I’m still sorting out all the footage from South Africa, and preparing some proper content about the trip. As a teaser – a sunny pleasant ride around Stellenbosch. Loved these vineyards, and mountains.
22 Sep 2026
This is your sign to go to Cape Town. One of the best vacations in my life. Now I have to lose some weight, and gain some watts. Recovered so hard that I have completely forgot how to survive Dubai strict routine. See you on the track. Already terrified of setting up 5am alarm.
21 Sep 2026
I must confess. I’ve never thought I’d say that I miss desperately Al Qudra headwind. But after this trip to Cape Town I’m convinced that our desert wind is gentle, nice, polite, and reliable. Local wind gusts are insane. They simply rip the bike out from under you – as if someone were yanking the front wheel hard by a rope with all their might. Great handling skills session. If you survive it. Yesterday the wind gusts were up to 74 km/h. No dignity, just pure fear.
16 Sep 2026
Just enjoying the view. Keep scrolling mate
15 Sep 2026
As many of you know, I’ve spent almost the whole summer away from Dubai, so I’ve had zero heat adaption. That’s why I’ve decided to have a long vacation in South Africa in September. So I’m currently exploring the routes, fighting the rain and the wind (it’s unbeatable, total fatality), tasting some amazing coffee and pastries, browsing some local cycling stores, and of course, preparing some content for you. If you have any questions or recommendations, drop me a comment.
P.S. no soundtrack needed, just the road, the rain, and the wind.
14 Sep 2026
This August is just an endless action movie. Not even trying to keep up with the plot twists. TBC
22 Aug 2026
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