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Official invitation · cycling groups & KCF

Battlefield Cycling Tour

One of Kenya’s most unique cycling experiences, on the Battlefield of the East Africa Campaign in the Tsavo Ecoregion.

Official poster: Battlefield Cycling Tour and Tsavo Cultural Festival 2026, with two cyclists riding past elephants in Tsavo (opens the full poster in a new tab)
  • LocationVoi, Taita Taveta County
  • Dates9th & 10th October 2026
  • Race dayDay 3, 10th October
  • Info+254 733 41 23 43

This is more than a ride: it is a fusion of cycling, wildlife, heritage, culture and community impact. Choose your package below and register as an individual, or as a corporate or cycling group.

10% discount for cycling groups (10+ riders). Register as a corporate/group and ask the organisers for your group code.

Cycling: 90 KM Elite / Open Race (Men & Women)

KES 2,000

The elite and open race through the Tsavo Ecoregion, with Taita Hills climbs. Day 3, 10th October 2026.

  • 90 km route
  • Fully supported ride, refreshments included
  • Finisher medal for every registered rider

Cycling: 50 KM Fun Ride (Men & Women)

KES 1,000

The recreational ride on scenic Tsavo Ecoregion routes. Day 3, 10th October 2026.

  • 50 km route
  • Fully supported ride, refreshments included
  • Finisher medal for every registered rider

90 KM Elite / Open Race

Race route

Two Oceans → Saltlick → Moi Stadium, with feed zones at KM 38 and KM 70.

Route map of the Voi 90 KM race from Two Oceans to Saltlick to Moi Stadium, with feed zones at kilometre 38 and kilometre 70 (opens the full route map in a new tab)
  1. 0 kmTwo OceansStart
  2. 2 kmVoi Town
  3. 7 kmIkanga
  4. 15 kmMwatate junction
  5. 35 kmSanctuary Gate
  6. 38 kmFeed zone 1Feed zone
  7. 42 kmSaltlick turn
  8. 45 kmLoop (3 km)
  9. 50 kmGate return
  10. 70 kmFeed zone 2, MwatateFeed zone
  11. 83 kmStadium turn
  12. 90 kmMoi StadiumFinish

Cash prizes

Cycling prize money

Each category’s prize pool is shared across the top three places, and every place pays equally to the men’s and the women’s winners.

Fun category

KES 25,000
Fun category prize money by position
PositionMenWomen
1st (50%)KES 6,250KES 6,250
2nd (30%)KES 3,750KES 3,750
3rd (20%)KES 2,500KES 2,500

Elite category

KES 75,000
Elite category prize money by position
PositionMenWomen
1st (50%)KES 18,750KES 18,750
2nd (30%)KES 11,250KES 11,250
3rd (20%)KES 7,500KES 7,500

Every registered Fun Ride and Elite category participant receives a medal and refreshments.

Event highlights

  • 1.5 km Kids and Primary School ride (Day 3, 10th October)
  • 50 km Fun Ride (Day 3, 10th October)
  • 90 km Elite/Open Race (Day 3, 10th October)
  • Scenic Tsavo Ecoregion routes and Taita Hills climbs
  • Cultural festival, traditional foods, music, dance and exhibition
  • Fully supported ride, refreshments included

Purpose

Support needy students’ education and community livelihoods while promoting conservation, innovation, culture preservation, fun and wellness through cycling tourism in Kenya.

Special invite

  • All cycling clubs across Kenya
  • Cycling communities and teams
  • Kenya Cycling Federation (KCF)