Rift Valley Odyssey Form

RVO 2018 registration opens 01 Nov 2017

NO PAMPERING
Pure mountain biking adventure, exquisite trails across a magnificent landscape. With 4 nights spent in remote bush camps, the RVO is best suited to the experienced mountain biker, a purist that yearns for more adventure and less race. If you need groomed trails, cosseted pampering, fancy facilities and glory for being the fastest, then the RVO is not for you.

REGISTRATION RATES & closing dates

Registration type : Early Bird 30 Nov 2017 | Standard 30 Apr 2018 | Late 30 Jun 2018
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5 Day International : Early Bird USD xx | Standard USD xx | Late USD xx
3 Day International : Early Bird USD xx | Standard USD xx | Late USD xx
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5 Day Kenya : Early Bird KES xx | Standard KES xx | Late KES xx
3 Day Kenya : Early Bird KES xx | Standard KES xx | Late KES xx
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Veterans of 5 or more RVO's have earned the privilege of perpetual Early Bird rates.

Race registration includes
• Dome tent accommodation in all camps - mattress only NO bedding
• Saturday night post-race camp & meals - for all participants
• Wednesday night pre-race camp & 2 meals - for 3 day participants

Cancellation policy
• Cancellation before 30 June = 90% refund (less bank charges).
• Cancellation before 31 July = 50% refund (less bank charges)
• Cancellation before 15 August = 25% refund (less bank charges)
• Cancellation after 16 August = 0% refund
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STAGE SUPPORT Only 2 water points per stage therefore participants must be self-sufficient for on stage hydration & nutrition, mechanical support and extraction. A 3L Camelbak is recommended to survive 2-3 hours of hard cycling between water points.

HIGH ALTITUDE and big mountains, 60% of all cycling will be above 2,000m altitude (peak race altitude is 2,850m). This will exert considerable cardio-vascular demands on all participants. You must be physically fit and mentally prepared for this demanding adventure. If you are not well trained you will not enjoy the immensity of Kenya's Great Rift Valley. e-mountain bikes are welcome.

SENSIBLE ROUTE options are included for some stages; these provide a shorter route for those that prefer to to be "more sensible", or for those that wish to enjoy the luxuries of race camp a little sooner.

TRAIL TERRAIN is rugged, raw and technical in parts. Vicious thorns abound so tubeless tires filled with an extra dose of sealant is essential (Stan's is best).

GPS ENABLED SELF-NAVIGATION is core to all RVO events. Since inception in 2010 all RVO participants have relied upon a GARMIN GPS to self-navigate their way. The only course markings are the start and finish lines of each stage.

GARMIN Fenix/ Edge 500/ 510/ 520/ 705 are not supported for the RVO please refer to the FAQ >> GPS page for info on suitable devices.

KENYA ROAD MAP will be issued to all international participants; loaded on a micro-SD chip ready for plugging into your Garmin GPS

e-bike BATTERIES IATA regulations prohibit the carriage of e-bike batteries on passenger flights, you must therefore cargo freight your batteries in advance. An e-bike without a battery can be carried as passenger luggage.

LUGGAGE SERVICES

single bag (15kg) plus tent will be transported between race camps

Empty bike box & extra luggage will be delivered from start direct to finish camp

Bikes must be boxed for transport from Maasai Mara to Nairobi

It is your responsibility to obtain sufficient insurance cover for your bike against any loss or damage during the RVO

The RVO is limited to only 120 cyclists therefore registration MUST BE PAID immediately to guarantee your entry

Registration fee is per person
• KES fees apply to EA citizens & Ke residents only
• USD fees apply to EA residents & International visitors
• KWS charges EA Residents at international visitor rates

Registration includes:
• Wednesday night pre-race camp & 2 meals for 3 day participants
• Dome tent with single mattress for each participant at race camps
• Access to national parks, conservancies and race camps
• Refreshments at 2 water points per stage
• Luggage, tent & mattress transport between race camps
• Bike box transport from start to finish then from Maasai Mara to Nairobi (supply your own bike box)

Rift Valley Odyssey Liability Disclaimer & Indemnity
I acknowledge and agree that the Rift Valley Odyssey (“the event”) being a high speed cycling event, is an extreme sport and that it is inherent in the event that there is the risk of serious injury, illness, death and/or damage to sporting and other equipment.

I hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Rift Valley Odyssey organizers to the fullest extent possible in law, against any claims occasioned as a result of my participation in the event of whatsoever nature or howsoever caused, including, without limitation, any loss, injury, harm, illness, death or damage of whatsoever nature and howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly out of any act or omission, including negligent acts or negligent omissions by the parties, including any claim for consequential loss or damage, loss of profits or any claim by any of my dependents arising from events related to, in connection with or occasioned as a result of my participation in the event.

I appreciate and understand the risks inherent in the event and my participation therein. I accept these risks and confirm that I participate in the event at my own sole and absolute risk.

I confirm that I have read and agree to the terms of Rift Valley Odyssey Liability Disclaimer & Indemnity that is available online.