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North Kenya Classic Postponed to 13th December
Kevin Payne Cup 29th November, Tigoni
North Kenya Classic 18th October 2009
Kevin Payne Cup Postponed
Supersport TV coverage
DHL Ngong Challenge on 30th August
Laikipia 3D Update - Results
Laikipia 3D Update - Driving Directions
Laikipia 3D Update - June 9th Updates
June Bike Shop Update
Canadian Meetings May 2009
RVA MTB 2009; News Update
RVA MTB 3 2009; Laikipia 3D
RVA MTB 2 2009; Series Results
RVA MTB 2 2009; To Hell and Back Race Report
RVA MTB 2 2009; To Hell and Back
RVA Bike Shop moves to Karen Park Shopping Centre
DHL Kakuzi Challenge video
Rift Valley Adventures Race 1 Kenya MTB Series 2009: Kakuzi Challenge, Munyu Hills
Rift Valley Adventures Bike Shop - Lenana Forest Centre Grand Opening January 2009
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North Kenya Classic will be held on 13th December
North Kenya Classic come rain or shine will be held at North Kenya Polo Club on Sunday 13th December 2009.
Kevin Payne Cup, 29th November, Tigoni.
30 minutes from Nairobi Eric and Mike have designed a route that is beautiful and challenging, in memory of a great contributor to Kenyan cycling, Kevin Payne. Riders of all abilities are welcome to enter.
So Get out and Ride, Race or just get Fit and have Fun. Simple.
Race Information:
Race date: Sunday 29th November 2009
Where: Tigoni, Tim Vaulkards property
Time: 700 - 800am Registration
815am Race brief
830am Race Start
Categories: Individual Mens and Womens 20Km ride and 40km race events
Entry Fee: 2,000KSh entry before 29th November, 2,500KSh entry on 29th November
Enquiries:
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Tel: 0724 252401
North Kenya Classic 18th October 2009
The North Kenya cycling club training ground provides a fantastic backdrop for Race 5 of the Rift Valley Adventures MTB Series for 2009. The 70km route designed by one of Africas best veteran riders, Peter Viljoen, will challenge all competitors with a mixture of singletrack, downhill, jeep tracks and rocky ascents riding through Lewa, Ngare Ndare forest and the highlands around Timau. The 25km ride suitable for people of all abilities, families and students will take place around the polo club navigating through rolling hills with views across to the Mathews range.
So Get out and ride, race or just get fit and have fun. Simple.
Race Information
Race date: Sunday 18th October 2009Where: North Kenya Polo Club
Time: 7:00am - 7:30am Registration, 7:45am Race, 8:00am Race Start
Categories: Individual Mens, Womens 25Km ride and 70km race events
Entry Fee: 2,000KSH
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Tel: 0724 252401 .
Kevin Payne Cup Postponed
In close consultation with the course organisers the 2009 Kevin Payne Cup has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We are sorry for the inconvenience and will get back to you with firm dates for late November/early December.
The upside is that this race will be the finale to another great Rift Valley Adventures MTB Series where we hope for 150+ participants.
So in mean time, get out and ride, race or just get fit and have fun. Simple.
DHL Ngong Challenge on 30th August
It’s here again the DHL Ngong MTB Challenge brought to you by Rift Valley Adventures. With over 110 participants last year we expect numbers to top 150 this year! Mountain bike a fully supported route in the Ngongs, with easy vehicle access, a friendly atmosphere where families are welcome and two stunning courses (50 & 25km) designed by Sean Brunner. Why wouldn’t you want to be here? Come on, get fit and enjoy the Kenyan outdoors on 30th of August 2009.
Race Information
Race date: 30th August 2009
Closing date: 25th August 2009
Categories: 50 & 25 kms Individual Mens, Womens, Veterans. Kids 3 km race.
Entry Fee: 2000KSh (per rider - pay with mpesa, send to account directly or drop check off at our bike shop in Karen)
Enquiries:
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Race Office: Rift Valley Adventures, P.O. Box 1138, Nanyuki, 10400
Tel: +254 (0)724 252401
Laikipia 3D Update - Results
Rift Valley Adventures Kenya MTB 2009 Series Race 3: Laikipia 3D
12-14th June 2009
East Africa’s first 3 day MTB stage race
The Laikipia 3D roared into existence with a great field of cyclists avid for adventure and wilderness. We certainly got it!
The 11th of June saw over 70 people converge on the relaxed race village at Ol Gaboli Lodge, Laikipia for a race briefing and pasta dinner around the campfire ready for the action tomorrow. Riders were briefed that due to a massive increase in local elephant population that single track riding would be dangerous and down right silly and the route would be in open areas. We want to live to tell the tale of our riding adventures.
Day 1:
52.5km After the blessing from the Il Motiok elders wishing us a safe ride and no elephant confrontations the riders bunched together for a small neutral zone to the first lugga. A few crashes later the pack spread out quickly with the top ten riders bunched together. The route had plenty of sand patches and the deceiving climb of 16km to Kimanjo had everyone working hard and always keeping a watchful eye out for elephant. With Kinjah and Kamau setting the early pace Aliko and Nganga were pushed hard to keep up. After another 15km and over undulating hills with views to Kijabe Group Ranch and Conservation area the Highlands water stop was well attended. Heading back to the Ewaso Nyiro River on the downhill run was fast and great fun, and whilst the wildlife behaved themselves a herd of elephants strayed onto the course and were quickly moved on. Kinjah and Kamau were separated by 4 seconds at the finish withNganga and Aliko not far behind. Antonia Elwes powered into first leaving many of the men behind her. She was followed in by Joyce Nyaruri and Kim Greene. The Vets saw Jesper Uganda lead the day, with Nesbitt and Viljoen behind.
Day 2:
73km The lions and hyena kept a few awake at Ol Gaboli but most riders enjoyed a well deserved sleep after either converting to Stans Tubeless Systems or putting more Stans in their tyres. This is seriously thorny country. An early morning start and fresh cool air, Mt. Kenya as a backdrop, views forever over northern Kenya and a big climb, this was the day to make your mark whether just finishing or break into the top ten. With another out and back loop via North Kenya and many rocky lugga crossings this was always going to be huge day in the saddle. Enjoyed by all riders, the first water point with spectacular views across to Ololokwe and the Mathews range was manned by the Naibunga Conervancy scouts, who were our marshals for the 3 days, and once again did a great job handing out the Highlands water. The spectacular scenery was a bonus for Mark and Colleen Le Roux from Big Shot Media, Cape Town, who filmed the entire race and we look forward to their production and Supersport coverage. Kamau punctured early and the lead pack shot off up the demanding climb to Kijabe group ranch. Once again Kinjah crossed in first place 2:35:50 with Nganga and Aliko hot on his heels. Viljoen improved to first in the Veterans, Tom Boo one second behind and Jesper in third. Antonia proved her dominance in the ladies winning in 3:15:55.
Day 3:
42km A short loop crossing the Ewaso Nyiro River, onto Mpala Ranch and back through Tumaren Ranch was fast to say the least. After 6km a screaming, hand waving marshal told the field many elephants were on the course so take care! Everyone did and there was a close call for Kinjah and Kamau having to slow down and narrowly missing a herd. With the excitement behind us and another river crossing to navigate the chance of seeing wildlife on Tumaren Ranch was high and the Naibunga Conservancy Scouts did a great job of securing the course. After 3 days Kinjah held onto his first place in a total time of 5:48:35, with Simon Nganga in second, Paul Aliko third and Kamau in fourth. Antonia was well ahead of Joyce Nyaruri to take the Women’s title in 7:29:35 and Kim Greene in third. Peter Viljoen fought back well to take the Veterans section (6:23:00), with Tom Boo putting in two great final days in second and Jesper Uganda filling out the podium.
Without a great amount of assistance from our sponsors and supporters the Laikipia 3D would never have got off the ground.Thank you to Il Motiok Group Ranch, Kijabe Group Ranch, Naibunga Conservancy Scouts, Northern Rangelands Trust, Highlands Water, Hardi Kenya, Lobelia Farms, DHL, Laikipia Wildlife Forum and all the crew from Rift Valley Adventures. Special thanks to our course director, Albert Muchemi, who worked tirelessly, and with many changes, to clearly mark out a safe and challenging route each day.
Laikipia 3D Update - Driving Directions
Directions to Race Village – Ol Gaboli Community. Please note all kilometre readings are approximate, there will be signs on Mpala Ranch after Mukenya with directions to lodge but please print and take this document with you.
Lodge From Nanyuki town to Uaso Nyiru bridge – Mpala Ranch
Enter Nanyuki Town pass by Barclays bank on your right, turn left at road between Caltex and Total Petrol Stations. This is the road to Mpala Ranch and Dol Dol. Once on this road you will leave and drive for a few minutes until you reach a barrier, small tin hut on your right and the newish Dol Dol tarmac road
0km- Barrier, start of tarmac road.
5km – At the Y junction turn right to Dol Dol
16km – Naibor town – bumps with yellow stripes
19km – At junction (end of tarmac) go straight on
26km – Mogowooni farmyard buildings on your right
For the next 20 minutes or so keep going straight on down the main road, you will notice a short fence on your right this is Ol Jogi’s rhino fence. You will come to a big bridge with metal side rails over the Uaso Nyiru river.
**From the top of the bridge please re set your speedo to 0km.**
Directions starting from the Uaso Nyiru bridge on Mpala Ranch.
**0km** - Uaso Nyiru bridge, turn left at T junction and after a short distance veer right up hill at road fork.
8km - Big black tank on your left and spray race/cattle dip on the right (Mpala Ranch). A little further on there is a Y, keep left.
11km – The road drops down looking towards Mukenya hill.
14km - Mpala spray race/cattle dip on your right. For sometime after this you will follow a nice sandy track through flat country, Acacia mellifera woodland. PLEASE watch out for British Army traffic!, they do tend to over speed on this section.
19km-ish! – Turn right down small murram road and follow signs to bike race
21km – Turn sharp right down boundary road, facing Mukenya with large granite dome on your left
23km – Turn left towards river, Mukenya is on your right.
28.5km – Cross lugga and come to stone wall and gate. Sign book, cross river and follow signs to lodge.
29.5km – Arrive in signed car park at Ol Gaboli Lodge
Please note all kilometre readings are approximate, there will be signs on Mpala Ranch after Mukenya with directions to lodge but please print and take this document with you.
Laikipia 3D Update - June 9th Updates
The Laikipia 3 day MTB Stage Race is coming up on the 12-14th June 2009. Its about to begin. 3 Days. 3 challenging routes. The Laikipia 3D.
1. Please make sure you carry your bike accessories, with you, there will only be a limited supply at our small shop at the race village.
2. Our shuttle bus is leaving Nanyuki Airfield at 2.00pm Thursday. Please contact Pauline on 0722612840 if you need this service. Numbers are limited, if you have not booked you may not get a seat.
3. Email us at
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4. Remember your sleeping bag!
5. We provide small dome tents, if you are bringing your own tent please email me at
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to let me know.
To all that have entered so far, thank you and to those who have not can you please pay and register this week. Follow this link for the race information below.
The Laikipia 3D is shaping up to be the highlight event on the East African cycling and adventure calendar. We have got a great race pack for entrants and one mind blowing course taking in all of Laikipia's beautiful terrain.
We have had many people contact us wondering what the route is each day, I can tell you that over the 3 days it covers; hard pack track, some sand track, single track, dual track, dirt road, no road, short climbs, longer climbs, steep downhill, rocky downhill, lugga crossings, river crossings and technical sections……Yep that explains it well.
Just a reminder that families are welcome and each day racing starts at 7.30am so that the majority of the field is in by 10.30am and we can all then recover and relax in the river for the rest of the day!
June Bike Shop Update
The Trek Bike Shop in Karen Park Shopping Centre has seen major building activity recently, ready for the official opening which will be on a weekend in early June. We will email our mailing list to advise the date in due course. In the mean time, the shop is still open if you need to pop in.
Over the past few months we have been busy sourcing distributorships from leading cycle accessories companies and our new product line includes Kool Stop Disc Pads, Notubes tubeless kits, Stans ZTR Wheels and rims, Crank Brothers pedals, Squirt Lube and more. The Trek Top Fuel 9.9 SSL has landed in Kenya as well as the Gary Fisher Hifi, come and test ride one. If you would like to receive an invitation to the opening event please email us; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Canadian Meetings May 2009
Nicholas Miller will be visiting Toronto, Canada for the week starting 11th May 2009. Please contact him ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) if you would like him to visit your school.
RVA MTB 2009; News Update
- You now only have to fill out one race entry form for 2009 season, no more hassles registering for each race.
- Set aside the Labour Day long weekend in May for a 3 stage road race over 2 days around Mt. Kenya. Trek road bikes are available for hire.
- We have set up MPESA and ZAP race entry accounts with Safaricom and Zain for hassle free payment. Please register yourself and get your race entry payments in early.
- Entries are now being accepted for the Laikipia 3 Day Stage Race on 12-14th June.
- Entries are strictly limited to 80 places, secure your place now. The race village is at Ol Gaboli Lodge and three 50km loops out and back each day will challenge all riders. There is an option to do a 1 Day race on the 14th June.
- The Cederberg Escape 2009, one of the great African races in South Africa scheduled for October has been cancelled due to lack of sponsorship.
- David Kinjah’s partner Geddan Ruddock crashed on Day 2 of the Cape Epic and the medics pulled him from the race.
- Trek Bike & Adventure Shop has moved to its full time premises at Karen Park Shopping Centre on Ngong Road, opposite St. Christophers School. New stock arriving this month – Bike shoes, CO2 bombs, Energy Bars and Gels, Tubeless tyre conversion kits, new bikes, clothing, pumps, slime tubes and our servicing section is open. Drop your bike off for servicing soon.
- Every time you enter a Rift Valley Adventures Race Series Event you automatically go into our end of year draw for new Trek bikes and other prizes. The more races you attend the more chance of winning.
- Official Team and Club category with a reduced entry fee for 4 or more in a team starting from Race 4.
RVA MTB 3 2009; Laikipia 3D
3 days, you and your bike, over 180kms of Northern Kenya’s wilderness trails….sounds like the bike adventure you have been waiting for? Then sign on for the only mountain bike stage-race in East Africa. Starting in the forested highlands on the doorstep of Mount Kenya, down dramatic escarpments, across luggas, through acacia woodland, in a landscape rich with wildlife and traditional cultures, this is it. Get out and have a great ride through new places, get fit and have fun. Simple. See you there.
Race Information
Race date: 12-14th June 2009
Closing date: 25th May 2009
Categories: Individual Mens, Womens, Veterans
Entry Fee: $200 or 15,000KSh (per rider)
Enquiries:
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Race Office: Rift Valley Adventures, P.O. Box 1138, Nanyuki, 10400
Phyiscal Office: Nanyuki Airfield
Tel: +254 (0)724 252401
What does the 15000/- entry fee cover, it seems expensive to me?
Yes we can understand this is substantial jump from the normal 2000/- entry fee, but we have to accommodate and feed you, pay for staff, safety vehicles, fuel and other race costs and have a fully functional race village for 4 days so you can concentrate just on your cycling, socialising and recovery in a relaxed surrouding. The package is extremely good value and includes:
- 3 nights/4 days tented accommodation at Ol Gaboli Community Lodge
- Fantastic quality food, including dinner the night before Day 1
- A fully set up race village with chill out zones, dining area, bike shop, massage tent, first aid tent, secure bike park and camping grounds.
- Water tables, energy drinks and food on cycling routes for 3 days
- Activity staff for supporters with children and spouse
- Race pack includes riders jersey, hat, Squirt lube and other great bike gear
Can I bring my spouse and kids?
Yes you can. We have a supporters package that includes full board accommodation, guided walks, swimming, canoeing and other great activities. Remember the Rift Valley Adventures MTB Series is open to everyone and welcomes families. If you spouse wants to ride one of the days this can also be arranged.
What activities are on offer at the lodge?
Nature walks, canoeing, swimming, kids club, game viewing
What is the accommodation like?
Everyone is issued with a two person tent and for 2 people sharing we have roomier 4 person tents. A foam mattress is provided. Please bring your sleeping bag and pillow.
Can I upgrade to a room or safari tent at the lodge?
Yes there are rooms and safari tents available. Each room comfortably sleeps 6 people.
How far will we be riding each day and what is the terrain like?
About 50km for Day 1 and Day 3, Day will be slightly longer.
Are there thorns?
Well we are racing in Kenya! Thorns can be expected on all route, make sure you have slime in your tubes ro even better convert your tyres to tubeless with a Stans No Tubes kit available from Rift Valley Bikes and never have a puncture again!
How far is Ol Gaboli Lodge from Nanyuki?
About 90 minutes drive on a dirt road. Great game dive.
Will there be transport the afternoon before the race (11th June) from Nanyuki to Ol Gaboli Lodge?
Yes, a bus will leave from Nanyuki Airfield to Ol Gaboli Community Lodge
Do I have cycle each day? Can I do day 1 and day 3?
You can cycle 1,2 or 3 days it is up to you. Race results will only be posted for the 3 day event.
How much training do I have to do?
If you start now and ride 3 times a week for 2 hours you can easily do the race.
Can I enter the 3 day race and just ride at my own pace?
We encourage everyone to get out into the great Kenyan outdoors. Most of the cyclists who enter our races come to ride in spectacular surroundings knowing that there will be a drinks and food table to rest at during the race and a support vehicle following. We are offering a one day package on Sunday 14th for those who can't do the 3 day event.
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RVA MTB 2 2009; Series Results
Who would have guessed after Race 2 that Kinjah and Kamau would not be in the top 3! It shows consistency and good bike preparation pays off as Samson Gichuru leads with 32 points from Katerpillar. It’s good to see a few new names in the points standings and I am sure that Kinjah and Kamau will be back with a strong showing in Race 3. It was great to see Joyce Nyaruri back from a long absence and move up to second place, behind Kim Greene, proving again that consistency pays off. 2008 Champion Antonia Elwes is back in form in equal third with Barbara Payne. No surprises in the Veterans, 2008 Champion Peter Viljoen leading from Jason Potter and Tom Boo. The Juniors category is taking off with regular competitors Ed Cunningham and Balint Miano battling it out for top spot with only two points separating them and in third is the girls leader Talesh Nannes.
Rift Valley Adventures 2009 Series Open
Position, Name, Race 1, Race 2, Total
1st, Samson Gichuru, 16, 16, 32
2nd, Davis Katerpillar Kinuthia, 14, 8, 22
3rd, Anthony Muite, 12, 10, 22
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RVA MTB 2 2009; To Hell and Back Race Report
“Great”, “awesome”, “brilliant”, “challenging”, “fun”, “spot on”, “bastard course”, “I hate Hobleys”, “I hate Nick” and “wicked” were some of the comments used at the finish line for Race 2: To Hell and Back. We can easily say that the 108 registered entrants (67 for the 45km race and 41 for the 25km) had a thrilling ride, through awesome terrain, passing wildlife in dry, dusty conditions and spectacular surroundings. Thank you to all the cyclists and supporters who came for the second race of the season; 108 entrants is great turn-out and once again firmly puts mountain biking on the Kenyan sports scene. Albert Muchemi, Chief of Course, and his Rift Valley Adventures team produced two quality routes in trying conditions, which were extremely well marked and manned; thank you Albert.
Thanks also to Fisherman’s Camp for hosting us in their great campsite on Lake Naivasha and to KWS for allowing us to race through Hell’s Gate N.P. With David Kinjah still not back from the Cape Epic in South Africa and Davidson Kamau keen to take this advantage, it was always going to be a big race. After a delay getting everyone through the KWS desk to settle their park fees the 45 and 25km events started out from Fisherman’s Camp at 9.00am with a 3.3km neutral zone (non competitive) along Moi South Lake road before racing commenced on the turning to the park gate. 100 riders bunched together is a ormidable sight and turned heads of all the spectators en route! Kamau quickly pushed the pace from cruising to redline in a matter of seconds and the race was on. With riders trying to get to the front and stay out of the dust, the pace over the first 2km was simply lung-bursting. I am sure as each race goes by everyone gets faster and faster. Approaching Fischer’s Tower the front group of the 45km event included Kamau, Aliko,Njenga, Gichuru, Nganga, Viljoen, Miller, Muite, Katerpillar and Peter Kamau. On the Twiga loop, riders started to spread out and Davidson Kamau punctured early ruining his chances of a win and 20,000 shillings in prize money. The main body of the field were cycling hard as the dusty, volcanic drifts had everyone in trouble early and the pace slowed dramatically. Passing by the ‘main wall’ towering 200m above the riders, Aliko, Njenga and Gichuru had made a decisive break with Viljoen pushing to stay with them. Joyce Nyaruri was keeping her healthy lead of 4 minutes over Antonia Elwes in the Ladies. The short, sharp 15% incline below the water point certainly sorted all the riders out. At the top of the hill the fresh water from Highlands was a welcome relief in overcast and increasingly humid conditions. After a quick tarmac section past the geothermal plants, Hobleys Volcano (or ‘Bloody Hobleys Volcano’ as it is now known) presented an extremely tough climb for all riders followed by a slippery descent onto single track and then out through Ol Karia gate. North Kenya Gazelles’ Paul Aliko was still in front as he entered the final run back to Fisherman’s Camp and deservedly finished in first place with a time of 1.34.50. An outstanding effort since he was on a borrowed Trek bike that he had never ridden before. John Njenga was a minute behind in second and consistent Samson Gichuru in third. Joyce Nyaruri kept her 4-minute lead over Antonia, with Kimberley Green third in the Ladies section. Peter Viljoen in a time of 1.42.13 was first in the Veterans with Tom Boo riding well into second place and Eric Nesbitt in third. Kunal Parbat continues to improve and was first in the 45km Juniors. We should note that Katerpillar is under 18 but races in the Open category.
The 25km race was hotly contested and Mike Brewin finished first overall and in the Veterans; great ride Mike. First in the Open section was Nadi Omar Hashim followed by Michael Mwaura and Muiti. Jolanda Witteveen did brilliantly to edge out Heleen Weelvart and Connie Cain in the Ladies event. Consistent Cliff Brown and Sandor Frigyik were second and third respectively in the Veterans and a big congratulations to Tony Payne who was eighth overall and first in the Grand Masters (70+).
The Juniors race is getting more and more competitive with Trevor Nannes narrowly winning from Ed Cunningham and Talash Nannes third and also first in the Girls. To all parents and schools, we encourage teams to enter, and can help with getting teams racing; please contact us.
Our new race category: ‘The fastest riders over 100m’, were not the likes of Paul Aliko, Njenga or Gichuru in fact it was Ben Clay and Steve McClean. Ok, they were helped along by an 800kg charging buffalo near the Ol Karia gate, but none-the-less an impressive effort. Well done guys you pick a six-pack of beer each and a roll of toilet paper.
All in all ‘Race 2: To Hell and Back’ was a great success, on course the sight of dads, mums and kids riding together epitomizes the Rift Valley Adventures MTB Series, that it is for everyone. Ride, race or cruise, come out and enjoy the Kenyan outdoors. Thanks again to everyone involved and mark the dates off in your calendar for Race 3: The Laikipia 3D, 12-14th June.
RVA MTB 2 2009; To Hell and Back
To Hell and Back is on Sunday 29th March at 8.00am. Route starts and finishes at Fisherman's Camp on Lake Naivasha, camping and cabins available for the 28th at reduced rates. More details coming soon. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with queries.
RVA Bike Shop moves to Karen Park Shopping Centre
Rift Valley Adventures Bike Shop has moved to Karen Park Shopping Centre, Ngong Road, opposite St. Chistopher's School. We needed more space and our own shop. Come for great deals on all cycling products. New shipment arriving in 2 weeks - bike shoes, energy bars and gels, pumps, tubeless conversion kits, gloves, Nike cycling jerseys and shorts, and much more.
It’s what Kenya has always wanted. A bike shop selling quality bikes and accessories at prices similar to the US and UK by people who ride and know bikes! Come and get expert advice from Kenya’s top riders, whether its for a bike for you, your child, a friend, accessories, where to ride, or training tips you can be sure of the best service, prices, and quality products from Trek, Gary Fisher, Klein, Bontrager, Nike Cycling, Wrench Force, Shimano, SRAM, RockShox, Fox and your favourite brands. With a lifetime warranty on frames and fast, efficient and friendly service there is no better time to get out and ride. There are few better ways to spend a day.
Discounts on purchase of two or more bikes. To order please email
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Lodges, Schools, NGO's, Safari companies, Bike Clubs contact us for our fleet rates at reduced prices.
Here's Looking forward to a great year on and off the bike.
DHL Kakuzi Challenge video
Rift Valley Adventures Race 1 Kenya MTB Series 2009: Kakuzi Challenge, Munyu Hills
The new year is upon us and the Munyu Hills, Kakuzi, near Makuyu on the 21st February 2009 is the place to be! Come for a fantastic, wind in your face, fully supported bike race and ride. Start the new year off by getting fit, cycling with like minded people on either a 25km or 50km course designed by Nick Trench. The 50km event is a demanding route through the hills, with classic downhill single track. The alternative 25km ride, suitable for people of all abilities, families and students will take place on the flatter, not so steep terrain at the base of the hills. Two great rides to suit everyone, there is no excuse for not getting out early in the year and enjoying the Kenyan outdoors. There will be a kids race before the start. All children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult. You can download our poster and the race information and registration papers here. So get out and ride, race or just get fit and have fun. Simple.
Race Information
Race date: Saturday 21st Febrary 2009
Time: 2.00pm - 9.00pm Registration (Friday 20th), 7.00am - 7.30am Registration (Sat 21st), 7.45am Race brief, 8.00am Race Start.
Categories: Individual Mens, Womens, Vets and Juniors 25Km ride and 50km race events.
Entry Fee: 2,000Ksh (entries before 21st Feb), 2,500KSh (entries on 21st Feb)
Enquiries:
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Tel: 0724 252401, 0733 603840
Rift Valley Adventures Bike Shop - Lenana Forest Centre Grand Opening January 2009.
It’s what Kenya has always wanted. A bike shop selling quality bikes and accessories at prices similar to the US and UK by people who ride and know bikes! Come and get expert advice from Kenya’s top riders, whether its for a bike for you, your child, a friend, accessories, where to ride, or training tips you can be sure of the best service, prices, and quality products from Trek, Gary Fisher, Klein, Bontrager, Nike Cycling, Wrench Force, Shimano, SRAM, RockShox, Fox and your favourite brands. With a lifetime warranty on frames and fast, efficient and friendly service there is no better time to get out and ride. There are few better ways to spend a day.
The containers have arrived and our stock is in the shop. We offer discounts on purchase of two or more bikes. To order please email:
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Fleet Reductions Offered
Lodges, Schools, NGO's, Safari companies, Bike Clubs contact us for our fleet rates at reduced prices. Here's Looking forward to a great 2009 on and off the bike. See you in the shop soon.
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