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RVO 2020 : Lake Naivasha
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Early bird entries sold out in November 2019
RVO 2020 will be limited to 50 participants only.

We have every intention to host RVO 2020, we are optimistic the COVID-19 situation will have been contained by the end of August.
Please register now but pay only when invited to do so once we have good certainty.
Your registration will give us direction and confidence to plan.

WHO RIDES THE RVO?
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, fancy facilities and glory for being the fastest, then the RVO is not for you.
- Solo participants with appropriate experience at multi day races.
- Daily stage distances exceed 80-100 km across rugged terrain.
- e-Mountain bikes are welcome.

REGISTRATION RATES
  • Veterans of 5 or more RVO's have earned the privilege of perpetual Early Bird rates.
  • Partial payment by installments is acceptable.
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    Registration dates : Early Bird 01-30 Nov 2019 | Standard 01 Dec 2019 - 31 Jul 2020
  • 3 day Domestic : Early Bird KES 65,000 | Standard KES 70,000
  • 3 day International : Early Bird $800 / R13,000 | Standard $800 / R13,000

    INTERNATIONALS - Because International visitors pay considerably higher fees for access to KWS National Parks, Forests & wildlife conservancies we therefore differentiate our pricing.
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    SUPPORTERS PACKAGE
  • Sorry, this will not be offered for 2020
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    ALL REGISTRATION INCLUDES

  • Camp Carnelley's is the only race camp venue
  • Single person dome tent accommodation - mattress only NO bedding
  • Meals at race camp
  • 27 Sep Sunday post-race lunch before departure
  • Medical services ambulance and paramedic will be in attendance at the event only

  • REGISTRATION EXCLUDES
  • Hotels before and after event
  • Rooms available book & pay directly with Camp Carnelley's for room upgrades
  • Medical evacuation for any hospitalisation
  • Medical insurance for any hospitalisation
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    KENYA NATIONAL PARKS & FORESTS:
  • Registration includes access to Kenya National Parks, Forests and wildlife conservancies
  • Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) charges EA Residents at international visitor rates.
  • Proof of Kenya residency is required during inspection by KWS officers.

  • RACE CAMP NOTES
  • Bedding & towel are NOT provided
  • Discount is available for those that choose to self tent
  • Rooms at Lake Naivasha are limited; available on first booked - first paid basis

  • LUGGAGE SERVICES
  • single bag (15kg) plus tent will be transported between race camps
  • Bike box service - Empty bike box & extra luggage bag will be delivered from start direct to finish camp.
  • Bike box transport from Finish to Nairobi (supply your own box).
  • Bike box will be delivered to Nairobi airport to meet your departing flight on Sunday (or later date)

  • 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 2,750m). 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 suitable therefore not supported at 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 airline regulations prohibit the carriage of e-bike batteries on passenger flights, you must therefore freight your batteries in advance. An e-bike without a battery can be carried as passenger luggage.

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

    CANCELLATION POLICY
  • Cancellation before 31 Jul = 90% refund (less bank charges).
  • Cancellation before 31 Aug = 50% refund (less bank charges)
  • Cancellation after 31 Aug = 0% refund
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    Enter country code plus mobile phone number in this format 254700123456.
    Date format: dd/mm/yyyy
    Age as at 31 Dec 2020
    Either 3 day or 5 day RVO
     
    All Registration fees are PER PERSON
  • KES fees apply to EA citizens & Ke residents only
  • ZAR fees apply to SA residents
  • USD fees apply to EA residents & other International visitors
  • Proof of Kenya residency required by KWS for National Park fees (included in registration)
    Event dates : 23 - 27 Sep
  • START Limuru - FINISH Lake Naivasha
  • Minimum of 12 entries required
  • Dome tent accommodation
  • Event dates: 25 - 27 Sep
  • START Limuru - FINISH Lake Naivasha
  • Lake Naivasha camp includes tent & meals
  • Select for payment in either USD / ZAR
    Bring your own tent; enjoy camp meals & facilities
     
    Personal medical insurance is required by all participants
    Enter country code plus phone number in this format 254700123456.
     
    Fenix, Edge 500/ 510/ 520/ 605/ 705 are not supported. Refer to FAQ >> GPS info for details
    Spare battery will be delivered to water point 2 of each stage. Airlines prohibit e-bike batteries on passenger flights - ship batteries as cargo in advance.
     
    Pre-race Brackenhurst Hotel packages
  • 2 night Prologue includes: 2x night bed + breakfast + airport transfer (60km)
  • 1 night Transfer includes: 1x night bed + breakfast + airport transfer (60km)
  • 1 night BnB includes: 1x night bed + breakfast
  • Charge is per person for either twin (2 people) or single (1 person)
  • Accommodation is payable before 31 Aug to guarantee your reservation

  • Confirm & Pay for your accommodation & transfer packages via email to Leah at leah@africaandyou.com
    (35km 3hrs) Social ride across tea plantations with tea factory tour. Recommended for all international visitors, allows opportunity to acclimatise to altitude & GPS orientation.
    Booking must be confirmed & paid directly with hotel. Rates are per person.
     
      POST RACE SAFARI OPTIONS
    • Balloon flight on 26 Sep, from at 05:00 to 09:00 - ground transfers included
    • - Balloon flight can be done prior to 11:00 flight to Nairobi on 26 Sep
    • 2 nights at Instinct of Mara Camp, Olderikesi Conservancy, Maasai Mara (at finish camp)
    • 2 nights at Cottar's 1920s Camp, Olderikesi Conservancy, Maasai Mara (15 minute drive from finish camp)
    • 2 nights at Encounter Mara Camp, Naboisho Conservancy, Maasai Mara (2 hours drive from finish camp)
    • ALL Camp packages include the flight from Maasai Mara to Nairobi
    • All prices are per person

    • Transfers from Maasai Mara to Nairobi on 26 Sep
    • Flight departure at 11:00 (45 minute flight)
    • Flight to Nairobi includes ground transfer to International Airport
    • Road transfer from Maasai Mara to Nairobi - 260 km (6h)

    • Bike Box transfer from Maasai Mara to Nairobi
    • Bikes will be transported by truck to Nairobi - must be boxed
    • Bikes will be delivered to Nairobi airport to meet departing flight
    • Bikes must be insured for any losses or damages - refer to RVO disclaimer & indemnity form
    2 nights in luxury safari camp. Includes flight to Nairobi.
    Flight to Nairobi includes road transfer to international airport
    Road to Westlands, Nairobi 260km (7h) | Road to Suswa 170km (4h)
     
    SUPPORTER LOGISTICS
  • Race camp accommodation is in single person dome tent
  • All prices are per person
  • AMREF medical evacuation to Nairobi or nearest hospital is included.
  • Does NOT include medical insurance for any hospitalisation.

    POST RACE SAFARI OPTIONS
  • Accommodation is on shared basis
  • Balloon flight at 05:00 to 09:00 - ground transfers included
  • - Balloon flight can be done prior to 11:00 flight to Nairobi
  • 2 nights at Instinct of Mara Camp, Olderikesi Conservancy, Maasai Mara (at finish camp)
  • 2 nights at Cottar's 1920s Camp, Olderikesi Conservancy, Maasai Mara (15 minute drive from finish camp)
  • 2 nights at Encounter Mara Camp, Naboisho Conservancy, Maasai Mara (2 hours drive from finish camp)
  • ALL Camp packages include the flight from Maasai Mara to Nairobi
  • All prices are per person


  • Info on transfers from Maasai Mara to Nairobi
  • Flight departure at 11:00 (45 minute flight)
  • Flight to Nairobi includes ground transfer to International Airport
  • Road transfer from Maasai Mara to Nairobi - 260 km (6h)
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    Road from JKI Airport to Camp 2 on 26 Sep - 140km (3h)
    Includes transport to all spectator points (4 per vehicle). Supporters use all race camp facilities
    Supporters use all race camp facilities
    Transport to all spectator points. 4 supporters per vehicle
    Sharing room with participant
    Sharing with participant
    Sharing with participant
    Flight (45m) includes transfer to JKI Airport | Road to Westlands, Nairobi 260km (7h) | Road to Suswa 170km (4h)
    Personal medical insurance is required by all participants
    Enter country code plus phone number in this format 254700123456.
     
      Cancellation policy
    • Cancellation before 31 Jul = 90% refund (less bank charges).
    • Cancellation before 31 Aug = 50% refund (less bank charges)
    • Cancellation after 31 Aug = 0% refund
    I confirm that I do not have any physical, medical nor mental condition that precludes me from competing in this physically demanding bicycle race.
    I confirm my awareness that 60% of all cycling will be above 2,000m altitude (peak race altitude is 2,750m). This will exert considerable cardio-vascular demands on my physiology.
    I confirm that I have read and understood the Rift Valley Odyssey Rules
    I confirm that I have read and understood the RVO Liability Disclaimer & Indemnity and will submit a signed Indemnity Form
    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.
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