Gallery: Bike Culture Gets Rolling in the Middle East

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    corniche

    The Muscat Corniche, site of a free bike riding pilot project.
  • bikestand
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    bike-stand

    Specially constructed bikes are available for use through the O’Bike program.
  • fishmarket
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    fish-market

    The Muscat fish market lies at the western end of the corniche.
  • monument
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    monument

    The Riyam Monument, an imposing structure shaped like an incense burner.
  • window
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    The Muscat Gate, viewed from the window of a restored watch tower.
  • cityview
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    city-view

    A view of Old Muscat, the administrative center of Oman.
  • palace
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    palace

    The Al Alam Palace, ceremonial home of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, can be seen on a bike tour of Muscat.
  • billboard
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    A sign advertises the free bike program on the Corniche.
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