Afternoon Fewbie Desert Drive - Summer Sunsets: Bezhad Ranch to Super Bowl) - Sharjah - 08 Jul 2025

[Ale Vallecchi]

We request that every member joining this drive go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquettes
• Emergency details for all off roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

Drive Details

Level:  Fewbie and above

Meeting time:  03:30 PM

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6XB25RNEQLn8p3hR8

Action Plan:  Every excuse is a good one to head out to the sandy slopes. This drive opens a series of weekday drives dedicated to sunset locations. The first one has to be dedicated to one of the most popular sunset spots in the UAE. However, to avoid the crowds of sun-setter tourist groups, we'll start from Soeth of Al Madam, at the so-called "Ericsson Tower" or Bezhad Ranch deflation point and will drive north-ward to Super Bowl (or perhaps Iftar Bowl, of the drive will go smoothly), from where we'll watch the sun set on Badayer's dune field.

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 7:30 PM

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

RECOMMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor (MANDATORY)
• Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
• Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list.
• Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - Without any exceptions.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.
   

PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

 

[Ale Vallecchi]

Good afternoon @Warbs. I noticed you signed up for tomorrow's Fewbie drive. Unfortunately, as you are still ranked as a Newbie, I'll have to sign you out of it. Sorry for the inconvenience. I hope to see you another time. 

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Desertnauts.

Thanks a lot for signing up in quite a good number for this impromptu weekday drive. I am grateful to you for allowing me to go out on the sand one extra time.

The drive is planned to enjoy a nice afternoon on the star dunes of the Al madam area, going south to north, from Bezhad Ranch to Super (or Iftar) Bowl. 

The convoy will line up as follows:

@Sam Selim in Second Lead

@Paul Eldho at #3

@Glenn W at #4 (kind of in the Center)

@B.K. at #5

@Martin M at #6 and 

@Hani crest king kind at Sweep

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow afternoon. 

[Paul Eldho]

Good evening @Ale Vallecchi I won’t be able attend the drive tomorrow .My car is having an issue with crank sensor so currently it’s not drivable.

Apologies for the short notice.

[Glenn W]

Hi @Ale Vallecchi I’m going to be 10-15 mins late. Got away from work late unfortunately. I appreciate if this is too much of a delay for you and you need to get away in a timely manner. Let me know. thanks 
 

 

[Ale Vallecchi]

7 minutes ago, Glenn W said:

Hi @Ale Vallecchi I’m going to be 10-15 mins late. Got away from work late unfortunately. I appreciate if this is too much of a delay for you and you need to get away in a timely manner. Let me know. thanks 
 

 

No worries @Glenn W. We'll be there. Thanks for updating.