The Mountain Club has had an increasing number of mountian biking events, and has had some dual sport trips that have included mountian biking. We're looking forward to doing even more in the future. Below is a summary of the some regular bike rides and other events that are not sponsored by the Mountain Club but some of our members participate in.
Regular Rides
Sundays.
"A" Team. 50-100km. Runda rides start 08.00 every Saturday and Sunday, distances 50 - 100km round trip. A mix of off-road and rural roads covering a wide expanse from Ruiru to Uplands. High fitness is required to enjoy this scenic countryside that lies so close to Nairobi. Contact: Eric Nesbitt enesbitt@kencall.com Tel: 0722-410 053 or Michael Kontos on mkontos@walkerkontos.com Tel: 0733 600706. Check by 12,00 noon the Friday before, to get updated schedules.
"B" Team. 30-50km. From Ollie's Yard, near Ngong, 09:00 till noon approx. Mainly on dirt tracks and foot paths with some technical and tough hills. Directions from Ollie or Peter. Contact: Oliver Keeble keyman@wananchi.com Tel: 0722 523179
"C" Team. 25-35km. From Java, Gigiri, 09:30 till noon. Some tarmac, then dirt tracks and footpaths, fairly easy. Contact: None at present. Volunteer needed.
Weekdays
Thursday. 1-1.5 hours in the coffee north of Runda, starting 17:30ish. 275 Runda Grove. Follow signs for Runda Water to Runda Grove. House is 500m past Runda Water Co on the Left. Look for a house with a black wooden gate with an Ultimate Security/Perimeter Protection sign on it. Contact: Nishit Thobhani sales@super.co.ke Tel: 0733 747149.
Events 2009
13th December - Rift Valley Adventures 2009 MTB Series - Race 6 - North Kenya Gazelles Classic - Location Timau/Mt. Kenya
Rift Valley Adventures 2009 MTB Series. Contact: Tel +254 724252401, +254 20 2047473, Skype: rvaadmin, rva@africaonline.co.ke www.riftvalleyadventures.com
Events 20010
20th February. - 10 to 4 Mount Kenya Mountain Bike Challenge. - 70km Main event for serious cyclists and 35km family event for anyone over 10, on Kisima farm and Ngare Ndare ranch tracks, down the slopes of Mount Kenya from 10,000ft to 4,000ft (approx). Overnight camping before and after the event. Contact: Susie Weeks susie@mountkenyatrust.org Tel: 607891, 0722 436641
Anyone who has a regular ride or event they would like mentioned, send us an email and we'll add it to the list.