DAILY SUPPORT 2 or 3 water points per day therefore participants should carry a 3L Camelbak to survive 2-3 hours of cycling between water points. Tsavo is extremely hot and dry.
Cycling fitness You should be physically fit and mentally prepared for this amazing adventure. If you are not well trained you have the option of hopping into the support vehicle. e-mountain bikes are welcome.
TRAIL TERRAIN is generally smooth along rolling roads and trails. Thorns abound so tubeless tires filled with an extra dose of sealant is essential (Stan's is best).
GPS ENABLED SELF-NAVIGATION is not required but is very useful should the group split for any reason.
EAST AFRICA ROAD MAP will be issued to everybody; 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.
LUGGAGE SERVICES
single bag (15kg) will be transported between race camps
Bike box service - Empty bike box & extra luggage bag will be transferred from Jipe directly to Chale Island (no access).
Bike box will be transferred from Chale Island to Nairobi to meet your departing flight.
BIKE INSURANCE
It is your responsibility to obtain sufficient insurance for your bike against any loss or damage during the event and during transport.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation before 30 Nov = 90% refund (less bank charges).
Cancellation before 31 Dec = 75% refund (less bank charges).
Cancellation before 15 Jan = 50% refund (less bank charges).
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I confirm that I have read and understood the Rift Valley Odyssey Rules
I confirm that I do not have any physical, medical nor mental condition that precludes me from participating in this physically demanding adventure.
I confirm my awareness that hiking above 2,000 m altitude will exert considerable cardio-vascular demands on my physiology.
I confirm that I have read and understood the Liability Disclaimer & Indemnity for both Xplore and RVO, and that I will submit signed Indemnity Forms
Xplore Liability Disclaimer & Indemnity
I acknowledge and agree that the Xplore Summit to Sea (“the event”) being a high altitude mountain ascent and descent, 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 Xplore 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 Xplore that is available online.
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.
