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CAC Road Cycling African Championships 2026

21 to 25 October 2026

Daily race times vary; see schedule

Distances:
ITT: 10.2-40.8k | Mixed Relay: 40.8k | Road…moreITT: 10.2-40.8k | Mixed Relay: 40.8k | Road Races: 38.2-175.2k | Social Ride: 20.4k
About: Five days of African championship cycling in Kisumu, with individual time trials, a mixed relay and road races for national-team riders. The main start and finish are on …more

About: Five days of African championship cycling in Kisumu, with individual time trials, a mixed relay and road races for national-team riders. The main start and finish are on Angawa Avenue. Spectators attend free, and everyone with a bicycle can join the free 20.4km Social Ride on Saturday 24th October at 9:00 AM. Championship competitors are selected by their national federations.

CAC Road Cycling African Championships 2026 poster
Angawa Avenue (main start/finish), Kisumu
Daily race times vary; see schedule
ITT: 10.2-40.8km→Mixed Relay: 40.8km→Road Races: 38.2-175.2km→Social Ride: 20.4km · Plan ride time
Varies by category; see official roadbooks
Spectators: Free→Social Ride: Free→Championship entry: national-federation selection
Golazo, with CAC and Kenya Cycling Federation
https://www.cac-africacycling.com/contact
www.cac-africacycling.com
@cac.africancyclingchampionship
Championship entry is through national-federation selection. Social Ride: no registration; arrive at Angawa Avenue before 8:45 AM on 24th October with a bicycle and helmet.
Championship races are for riders selected by their national federations. The free Social Ride is open to everyone, with no age limit. A helmet is mandatory; a limited number of bicycles will be available to hire on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Event Highlights

African championship racing in Kisumu from 21st to 25th October 2026
Individual time trials, mixed relay and road races across youth, junior, U23 and elite categories
Free spectating at the Angawa Avenue start/finish and designated public viewing areas
Free 20.4km Social Ride on 24th October at 9:00 AM; arrive before 8:45 AM

Race Fees

CategoryFeeStatus
Spectator
Free public spectating; remain outside the race course
KES 0Available
Social Ride - 24 October
Free 20.4km community ride at 9:00 AM; no registration. Arrive before 8:45 AM with a bicycle and helmet.
KES 0Available

Race Distances

ITT: 10.2-40.8km
Mixed Relay: 40.8km
Road Races: 38.2-175.2km
Social Ride: 20.4km

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Route Options

ITT - Women Junior
10.2km
ITT - Men Junior
20.4km
ITT - Women Elite/U23
30.6km
ITT - Men Elite/U23
40.8km
Mixed Relay - Elite/U23
40.8km
Road Race - Men Youth
58.6km
Road Race - Women Youth
38.2km
Road Race - Women Junior
68.8km
Road Race - Men Junior
119.8km
Road Race - Women Elite/U23
122.2km
Road Race - Men Elite/U23
175.2km
Social Ride
20.4km

Event Schedule

All times are local Kenyan time. Check the official schedule for updates, course maps, roadbooks and GPX files: https://www.cac-africacycling.com/event-schedule

21 Oct 9:00 AMITT - Women Junior, 10.2km
21 Oct 9:50 AMITT - Men Junior, 20.4km
21 Oct 1:00 PMITT - Women Elite/U23, 30.6km
21 Oct 2:30 PMITT - Men Elite/U23, 40.8km
22 Oct 9:00 AMMixed Relay - Elite/U23, 40.8km
22 Oct 10:30 AMRoad Race - Men Youth, 58.6km
22 Oct 2:45 PMRoad Race - Women Youth, 38.2km
23 Oct 9:00 AMRoad Race - Women Junior, 68.8km
23 Oct 1:00 PMRoad Race - Men Junior, 119.8km
24 Oct 9:00 AMSocial Ride - free community ride, 20.4km; arrive before 8:45 AM
24 Oct 12:30 PMRoad Race - Women Elite/U23, 122.2km
25 Oct 11:30 AMRoad Race - Men Elite/U23, 175.2km
25 Oct 5:00 PMClosing ceremony

Course Details

Time trials use a 10.2km local circuit. Road races vary by category, with the Elite/U23 women covering 122.2km and the Elite/U23 men 175.2km. Category-specific maps, roadbooks and GPX downloads are linked from the official event schedule. The Social Ride covers two laps for a total of 20.4km. Championship racers must be selected by their national federation.

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Getting There

Head to Angawa Avenue in Kisumu for the main start and finish area. There is no dedicated spectator parking; use public transport or available adjacent-street parking while keeping race routes and emergency access clear. Check the official road-closure maps before travelling. Social Ride participants should arrive before 8:45 AM on Saturday 24th October.

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