The Iten Classic takes place on 4-5 April 2015. It is a mixture of three different events, this weekend will have something for everyone! This event takes place on Easter weekend with both Friday and Monday being public holidays so we hope you can be there! There are lots of activities for families in the area.
Registration is now open!
Click here to register: http://goo.gl/forms/lDcuKQbeWo
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Iten is at the top of the Kerio Valley, which is renowned for its stunning views and dramatic landscape (and of course, high altitude training!) A region of Kenya which is not to missed, the Iten Classic gives you a perfect excuse to travel to the “home of champions”. If you haven’t ridden in Iten you are missing out on some of the best riding in the country!
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Event details
The first event on Saturday 4 April will be the Iten Hill Climb covering 38km from the Kerio Valley to the famous Iten barrier. It includes an HC climb of 25km and 1,127m elevation. Minimum age to take part in this event is 15years old.
The second event is on the morning of Sunday 5 April is the Singore Cross Country Challenge : a 30km off-road mountain bike event boasting lots of single-track through a beautiful forest. There will be a shorter version of 10km for children to take part in.
We have a third, fun event in the afternoon of Sunday 5 April, the Iten Pump Track Circuit: a fun event to end the weekend! This event is especially fun for the kids! Adults can take part too!
There will be water stops at each event providing bananas, water, coke, energy drinks and a recovery drink at the end.
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Entry fee
Early bird (closes 14th March)
3,500/= for hill climb
3,500/= for the MTB event
(You can register for one event)
Registration after Friday 27th March (you can enter on the registration day)
Road race: 5,000/=
MTB race: 5,000/=
Children under the age of 16 are 50% of the entry fee and they are only allowed to enter the MTB event and the BMX event.
For riders from registered teams and juniors, entry fee is:
Road race: 1,500/=
MTB race: 1,500/=
After 27th March it is:
Road race: 3,000/=
MTB race: 3,000/=
Please MPesa payment to 0703 524823 and enter confirmation code on the registration form.
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Prize money
Minimum prize money (road and MTB individually)
(we are still waiting to hear from a potential sponsor so this may go up)
| Prize money 1st | 6000 |
| Prize money 2nd | 4000 |
| Prize money 3rd | 2000 |
| Prize money women | 4000 |
| Prize money women 2nd | 2000 |
| Prize money junior | 3000 |
| Prize money junior 2nd | 1500 |
Total prize money is 42,000/=
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Other info:
Prize giving will be held at the end of the pump track event.
Please note there will NOT be an ambulance at this event.
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A video of what to expect (thanks Simon Blake!)
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Accommodation options:
Kerio View A beautiful lodge overlooking the Kerio Valley.
HATC A renowned training base used by numerous endurance athletes.
Lelin Campsite: Another beautiful location looking over the Kerio Valley, they have hot showers and a small restaurant.
If any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.