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Socotra d and Sabunya

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Recorded distance
130 km
Riding-time estimate
2 h 01
Journey
Recorded itinerary
Distance and timing basis

Ordered leg totals agree within rounding. Stop distances are approximate sums of rounded legs. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: producer-declared routed record.

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Distance and riding time are measured on the routed road. Check local closures and conditions before you ride.

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Why this ride

130 km from Hadibu to Hadibu, about 2 h 01 of riding. The stops in between: Socotra B and back through Socotra B. It suits an unhurried touring pace.

Waypoint introductions and full write-ups

  1. 1. Socotra d

    Hadibu is the main town of Socotra, a dusty, low-rise place on the north coast of the island, between the sea and the jagged granite peaks of the Hagghier mountains, which rise to around fifteen hundred metres just behind it. These mountains catch the clouds, and their slopes are greener and wetter than the coastal plains, with streams, pools and a remarkable range of endemic plants. The island's population is small, and Hadibu, with its market, mosques and goats wandering the streets, is the only real town.

    Read the complete Socotra d write-up.

    Recorded stop-planning note

    May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.

    Planning note

    Socotra d is where the day begins. Next is Socotra B.

  2. 2. Socotra B

    Towards the western end of Socotra, the land narrows and lowers, and the north coast curves into bays of sand so white they hurt your eyes in the midday sun.

    Read the complete Socotra B write-up.

    Recorded stop-planning note

    May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.

    Planning note

    Socotra B comes up about 58 km into the recorded legs. Next is Sabunya.

  3. 3. back through Socotra B

    Return visit. Read the place description above.

    Read the complete Socotra B write-up.

    Recorded stop-planning note

    May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.

    Planning note

    back through Socotra B, late in the day. Next is Socotra d.

  4. 4. Socotra d

    Return visit. Read the place description above.

    Read the complete Socotra d write-up.

    Recorded stop-planning note

    May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.

    Planning note

    Back at Socotra d. That is the ride.

Leg by leg

Socotra d to Socotra B

Socotra d → Socotra B is 58 km of rhythm rather than effort. Let it flow and let the view breathe.

Socotra B to back through Socotra B

Socotra B → back through Socotra B is 1 km of getting across. Ride it tidily and keep the enthusiasm for what comes after.

back through Socotra B to Socotra d

back through Socotra B → Socotra d is 72 km of rhythm rather than effort. Let it flow and let the view breathe.

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