Two days of Enduro stage racing on some of the most incredible natural terrain in Eastern Uganda, riding down the flanks of Mt Elgon, the largest freestanding volcanic base in the world.
Day 1 sees us session ‘mini utah’ around fingers rock and some short but super fun and tech stages. 4 or 5 stages with about 30km of riding.
Day 2 we take a shuttle up to 2600m on the edge of Mt Elgon National Park, from here we hit some incredible long descents and ride 4 – 5 stages all the way to the valley floor at 1100m . Two days of incredible riding on natural terrain it some of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. The full package includes all meals and beers and tented accommodation (tents and mattresses included).
Date.
Jan 29 2019 – Feb 4 2019 (Tue – Mon, Race days Sat & Sun) (Dates TBC by Feb 1st 2018)
Registration.
Limited to 40 Riders.
Open registration from Feb 1st 2018 to Dec 31st, 2018. (Early bird rates until October 31st 2018).
Cost.
Full race package: $845
Domestic Race Package 1: $200
Domestic Race Package 2: $100 (Race entry only)
What is included:
Full race package:
3 days guided trail riding in Sipi Falls / Mt. Elgon.
A 2-day full marked course through different communities of Mt. Elgon, Uganda.
A full daily description of the race and daily riders meeting.
Return Airport transfers.
Land Transportation and bike shuttles starting Jan 29 – Feb 4.
6 Nights of lodging during the race. (Camping – tent and mattress’ provided.)
6 breakfasts.
7 lunches.
6 Dinners.
Snacks and aid stations during the race.
Beer and hydration kit at base camps and after party.
Medical Assistance. Medic and Ambulance on site during race.
Mechanical Assistance. (Work station and tools available for riders to use.)
Commemorative T-shirt.
Media team covering event with photos and video clips.
Domestic 1 package:
A 2-day full marked course through different communities of Mt. Elgon, Uganda.
A full daily description of the race and daily riders meeting.
Snacks and aid stations during the race.
Meals and camping at race village for 2 days and 2 nights.
Beer and hydration kit at base camps and after party.
Medical Assistance.
Mechanical Assistance.
Commemorative T-shirt.
Media team covering event with photos and video clips.
Domestic 2 package:
A 2-day full marked course through different communities of Mt. Elgon, Uganda.
A full daily description of the race and daily riders meeting.
Snacks and aid stations during the race.
Medical Assistance.
Mechanical Assistance.
Commemorative T-shirt.
Media team covering event with photos and video clips.
Recommended Packing list:
Clothes for hot weather – 25 – 32 celsius (can be cool in the evening)
Lightweight sleeping bag
Full suspension bike
Spare derailleur hanger
2 spare tubes
1 spare tires
2 brake pads
Sealing bottle
Multi Tool
Hydration backpack
Sunblock and personal ítems
First aid kit
Kneepads, elbow pads
*optional full face helmet
Medical:
Check with your doctor for necessary precautions before travel.
All visitors to Uganda must carry a valid Yellow Fever immunization card.
Anti-malaria tablets.
All competitors must have AMREF Gold cover (Regional emergency evacuation insurance)
It costs about $50 for a year. Details below.
https://flydoc.org/maisha-air-ambulance-cover/
CANCELLATION POLICY:
The registration is non transferable.
Standard entry fee: 75% refund before December 31st 2018.
After December 31st 2018 is a NO refund policy without exception.
Travel:
Airport pick up from Entebbe Airport on Jan 29 2019 at 10am
Entebbe drop off at either Via Via guesthouse / Airport on Feb 4th by 8pm
Please plan your flights around these timings (give 3 hours to check in so the earliest departure on Feb 4th should be 11pm) – if you need to arrive / depart the day before / after please let us know – we will use Via Via guesthouse as our Entebbe base with an additional charge for a dorm bed / private room etc.
It is a 6hr drive from Entebbe to Sipi Falls depending on traffic and weather, with a lunch stop in Jinja. Bikes will stay in bags until arrival in Sipi where we can build them up.