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10 to 4 Mountain Bike Challenge
20 to 22 February 2026 · 8:00 AM
8:00 AM
10km
$100 USD
10 to 4 Foundation
10to4registration@mountkenyatrust.org→10to4@mountkenyatrust.org
Event Highlights
A unique ride on the slopes of Mount Kenya National Reserve
The name refers to the glacial decline from 4,000m to a lower elevation
Supports Mount Kenya Trust conservation work
Spectacular high-altitude mountain scenery unlike any other cycling event in Kenya
Course Details
The challenge takes place on the slopes of Mount Kenya National Reserve. The terrain is technical and the altitude is significant, with the upper sections well above 3,000m. Riders should have good mountain bike skills and prior experience at altitude.
Getting There
The event is based around Mount Kenya National Reserve, accessible from Nanyuki or Chogoria. Nanyuki is approximately 200km north of Nairobi via the A2, around a 3 to 3.5 hour drive.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍Mount Kenya at 5,199m is Africa's second highest peak and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🌍The mountain's glaciers are retreating rapidly due to climate change, making events that raise conservation awareness particularly meaningful.
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8:00 AM
10km
$100 USD
10 to 4 Foundation
10to4registration@mountkenyatrust.org→10to4@mountkenyatrust.org