Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Nahel - Abu Dhabi - 27 Apr 2024

[Luke K P]

See you all tomorrow bright and early

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[Amr A]

Hello @JeromeFJ

I am sorry, I am pulling an unexpected long-nighter at work and have to drop this one.

Apologies for the late notice. Be safe and see you next time.

 

[Gautam Banka]

Hope E66 is running as other route is longer to reach 

[Gautam Banka]

Have to drop for tomorrow morning as still stuck in an event. Apologies and see you guys later. Have a nice drive.

[Cristian]

Apologies I will withdraw, I won't make it.

[msa]

@JeromeFJ running few minutes late

[JeromeFJ]

Dear Desert Drivers, 

Thank you you joining the drive today. As expected, the desert was still showing the effect of the rains of last week. Starting with the meeting point, still totally flooded. Once everyone reached, we drove on the tarmac a few km and entered a bit further.  The sand was generally still very compact,  offering a good grip beneficial for the high climbs. The crossings were also generally facilitated, but the edges were sharper than usual, requiring a perfect accuracy for the driving line. A few other traps in the form of steeper pockets than usual, salt crust remaining from evaporated water ponds in the flat areas, water or sludge on the flat sabkhas.

All this did not prevent us to enjoy fully the area. We had our share of high climbs, steep descents, ridge riding and crossing and beautiful desert views. The first portion with bigger dunes, more thrills and sensations,  the second portion more technical with totally virgin dunes.

Very well driven all of you. @Shaun J, @Aser excellent focus and control for your first FB+, @Julien Recan @Deepak Eswar you had one crossing a bit hazardous, but well done for the rest, @Luke K P @msa @Robk @Frans M, excellent control in both portions. Special thanks to @Luke K P as Second Lead, and @Deepak Eswar for the Sweep, both of you very reliable today.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend and see you soon!

[Aser]

STATS

 

59.0 km

Distance

 

2h 43m

Moving Time

 

3:46 min/km

Pace

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• 3h 42m
  Total Time
• 58m 57s
  Stopped Time
• 21.6 kph
  Moving Speed
• 15.9 kph
  Avg Speed
• 400 m
  Ascent
• 318 m
  Descent

Edited April 27 by Aser

[Frans M]

@Deepak Eswar and @JeromeFJ's Blue Jeep Bowl

[Frans M]