Early bird registration closed on 31 Dec 2022

COVID POLICY

Double vaccination against Covid is mandatory.

We are simple folk without the capacity to deliberate the merits of anti-vaccination therefore we will not accept non vaccinated participants.

The RVO enjoys a limited field of only 50 participants so we can maximise our social interactions.

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 most welcome.

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REGISTRATION RATES

Veterans of 5 or more RVO's have earned the privilege of perpetual Early Bird rates.

Partial payment by installments is acceptable.

Registration closing dates : Early Bird 31 Dec 2022 | Standard 31 Jul 2023

KENYA CITIZENS & RESIDENTS

• 5 day : Early Bird KES 120,000 | Standard KES 140,000
• 3 day : Early Bird KES 100,000 | Standard KES 120,000
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  INTERNATIONALS - pay considerably higher fees for access to KWS National Parks, Forests & Conservancies
  
• 5 day International : Early Bird $1,200 | Standard $1,400
• 3 Day International : Early Bird $1,000 | Standard $1,150
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ALL REGISTRATION INCLUDES

Meals & Accommodation at all race camps

3 Day participants stay pre-race at Mt. Suswa camp (07:00 race start)

29 Sep Fri night post-race accommodation for all participants

AMREF medical evacuation to Nairobi or nearest hospital

REGISTRATION EXCLUDES

Medical insurance for any hospitalisation

All other types of insurance

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation before 31 May = 90% refund (less bank charges).

Cancellation before 30 June = 75% refund (less bank charges).

Cancellation before 31 July = 50% refund (less bank charges)

Cancellation after 31 July = 0% refund

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

Accommodation is a mix of shared rooms / shared dome tents / single dome tents

Mattress only provided

Bedding & towel are NOT provided

Discount is available for those that choose to self tent

Cottages at Lake Naivasha are limited; available on first booked - first paid basis

Luxury rooms at Maasai Mara are limited; Shared rooms only - 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 Saturday

STAGE SUPPORT 2 water points per stage - 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.

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

COVID POLICY:
ALL participants and ALL supporters must provide certification of double vaccination against COVID.
Failure to provide certification will deny you participation and access to race facilities
We do not have the competency to determine the merits of any exemptions against COVID vaccination, therefore if you are not double vaccinated then we will not accept your participation.

Exemptions:

None accepted