Critical Mass Islamabad

02/10/2026

🚴 CMI SUNDAY RIDE

FAMILIAR ROADS • EASY MILES • GOOD COMPANY

Dear Riders,

With road blockages and the security situation remaining uncertain, this Sunday we’ll keep things simple and stay within familiar territory.

📍 PROGRAM

Assembly: Margalla Zoo Parking
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Assembly: 06:15 AM
Wheels Rolling: 06:25 AM SHARP

⏱️ Please be punctual so we can roll out smoothly and avoid coordination issues.

☀️ WEATHER

22°–26°C • Sunny • No rain expected

🚴 ROUTE

Margalla Zoo Parking
→ Right on Margalla Road
→ E-11 Street 8
→ Service Road North
→ Ahmad Faraz Road
→ Left on Nazimuddin Road
→ Jinnah Avenue
→ D-Chowk
→ Atatürk Avenue
→ Margalla Road
→ Back to Zoo Parking

📏 Distance: 23.5 km

💪 RIDE TYPE

Easy / Medium

🚲 Bike: Any

🎒 BRING ALONG

• Bicycle — fully checked & working brakes!
• Helmet — Safety First!
• Water / juice bottle
• Phone / camera 📸 — because memories deserve evidence!

⚠️ HELMETS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED.

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📲 CONFIRMATION & ASSISTANCE

Interested cyclists, please SMS for confirmation.

Please also save the Ride Coordinators’ numbers for route guidance, assistance, or if you need to leave the group midway.

Ride Coordinators:
👨‍⚕️ 'Doc' Aly Khokhar
📞 +92 0300 8545117

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Ayisha Shakeel
🚴🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏻🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️

CMI — Familiar Roads. Fresh Rides. 🚴

If you want, I can also .

26/09/2026

🚴‍♂️ CMI SUNDAY RIDE | LOSAR BAOLI 🏞️

Dear Riders,

This Sunday, we’re heading out for a scenic climb along the newly carpeted Alexander Road and onward to the historic Losar Baoli (Step Well) at Shah Allah Ditta.

Built in the era of Sher Shah Suri, the Baoli is a reminder of the old routes that connected the region with Taxila and Kabul. This one has a little bit of everything — climbing, history, beautiful views and, of course, cycling! 🚴‍♂️

📍 Gathering: F-9 Park Gate 2, facing F-10 Markaz

📅 Sunday, 27 September 2026

⏰ Assembly: 06:00 AM
🚴 Wheels Roll: 06:15 AM
📏 Distance: ~35 km
⛰️ Difficulty: Medium / Difficult
🛣️ Ride Type: Road
🚲 Bike: Any
🌤️ Weather: 14°–23° | Sunny/Cloudy

🗺️ THE ROUTE

F-9 Gate 2 → Margalla Road → E-11 → Iran Avenue → Shah Allah Ditta → Sadhu Caves → Losar Baoli / Picnic Point → Return via the same route.

🎒 BRING ALONG
✔️ Road-ready bicycle + functional brakes
✔️ Spare tube
✔️ Helmet — MANDATORY ⛑️
✔️ Water + electrolytes/ORS
✔️ Proper cycling gear
⚠️ NO HELMET = NO RIDE.

CMI will not encourage or allow any cyclist to join without a helmet.

📞 Ride Coordinators

Ammar Hassani: 0333 5400029

Muhammad Ali: 0301 5445566

Come for the climb.

17/09/2026

🚴 CMI 724 — DEK & FLATS

Dear Riders,

This Sunday, we’ll first test our uphill stamina with a ride to Damnekoh, followed by a relaxed flat ride along 7th Avenue and the F-9 Park periphery.

Not up for the climb? No problem! You can skip DEK and join us for the flats. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

📍 GATHERING POINT: Old Margalla Zoo Parking

📅 DATE: Sunday, 20 September 2026

⏰ ASSEMBLY: 06:00 AM

🚴 WHEELS ROLL: 06:10 AM SHARP

Please try to be punctual so we can get everyone rolling on time.

🗺️ ROUTE

Margalla Zoo Parking → Damnekoh → 7th Avenue → Chand Tara → 7th Avenue → Margalla Road → F-9 Park loop → Zoo Parking

📏 Total: 30 km approx
⛰️ Route Type: Medium
🚲 Bike Type: Any

Shorter option: Skip DEK and meet the group at the starting point around 06:50 AM for the flats.

🎒 BRING ALONG
🚲 Bicycle — fully checked with WORKING BRAKES
⛑️ Helmet — Safety First!
💧 Water / Juice
📱 Camera / Phone — capture those Sunday memories!
⚠️ HELMET USE IS STRONGLY ADVISED!
📲 CONFIRMATION & COORDINATION

Interested cyclists, please SMS for confirmation.
Please save the Ride Coordinators’ numbers for route guidance, assistance, or if you need to leave the group halfway through the ride.

For route coordination & queries:
Daniyal: 0333-5341336
Zehra Kamal: 🚴🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏻🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️

11/09/2026

🚴‍♂️ CMI RIDE 723 — RIDE WITH SHAHZIA KHUSHK 🚴‍♀️

🌅 Sunday, September 13, 2026

📍 Assembly: Zoo Parking
⏰ Assembly: 5:45 AM
🚴 Wheels Roll: 6:00 AM SHARP
💚 Difficulty: Easy
🚲 Bike Type: Any

🗺️ ROUTE

Zoo Parking → Margalla Road → Constitution Avenue → Globe Chowk → D Chowk (Stop) → F-10 U-turn → Service Road East → Margalla Avenue → Zoo Parking

A relaxed and enjoyable Sunday morning ride. Please be punctual so we can roll out on time and spend more time riding, less time waiting! 😊

🎒 THINGS TO BRING

• 🚲 Bicycle with working brakes
• ⛑️ Helmet — strongly advised
• 💧 Water/Juice
• 📱 Camera/Phone — capture the ride & memories!

📲 For route coordination & queries:
Rehan Hyder: 0300 8267027
Shahzia Khushk:

Interested cyclists, please send an SMS for confirmation.

Save the coordinator's number for route guidance, assistance, or if you need to leave the ride midway.

See you on the road! 🚴‍♂️☀️

09/09/2026

04/09/2026

🚴 CMI RIDE 722 – Constitution, Murree Road, Chand Tara & Expressway 🚴

Dear Riders! This Sunday, join us for a leisurely ride through some familiar and scenic roads of Islamabad. We will ride along Margalla Road, Constitution Avenue, Club Road, Murree Road, Garden Avenue, Chand Tara, Srinagar Highway and the Expressway before returning to Faisal Masjid.

📍 PROGRAM

Gathering Point: Faisal Masjid, Right Side Parking
Date: 6th September 2026
Day: Sunday
Assembly Time: 5:50 AM
Starting Time: 6:00 AM sharp

⏰ Please try to be punctual to avoid coordination problems.

🌤️ PREDICTED WEATHER

23°–25°C | Partly Cloudy | 12% chance of rain

🗺️ ROUTE

Faisal Masjid Parking ➡️ Margalla Road ➡️ Constitution Avenue ➡️ Globe Chowk ➡️ Club Road ➡️ Murree Road ➡️ Garden Avenue ➡️ Chand Tara ➡️ 7th Avenue & Srinagar Highway ➡️ Zero Point Flyover ➡️ Expressway ➡️ Faisal Masjid

Total Distance: 25 km

🚴 Short & Easy Option: Riders who prefer a shorter ride can turn back from D-Chowk for approximately 15.5 km.

🚲 ROUTE TYPE

Easy / Medium

🚴 BIKE TYPE

Any Bike

🎒 THINGS TO BRING

✅ A fully checked bicycle with working brakes
🪖 Helmet — Safety First!
💧 Water or juice
📱 Camera/phone to capture the memories

⚠️ The use of a helmet is strongly advised!

Interested cyclists, please confirm your participation via SMS and save the Ride Coordinators' numbers for route guidance or assistance.

For route coordination & queries:
🚴 'Doc' Aly Khokhar: +92 0300 8545117
🚴‍♀️ Dr. Ayisha Shakeel

See you all on Sunday! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️