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The Great Rift Valley Challenge (GRVC)
Sunday, 15 March 2026 · 8:00 AM

8:00 AM
120km (Classic), 25km (Lite)
3,000m (Classic), 1,400m (Lite)
KES 2,500 (by 11th March), KES 3,000 (after deadline)
The Bicycle Garage
+254 702 709 729
Event Highlights
Two distance options: 120km Classic with 3,000m elevation or 25km Lite with 1,400m
Set in the dramatic Great Rift Valley landscape starting at Biretwo
Early registration discount - KES 2,500 before 11th March
Free lunch courtesy of Kerio View Hotel for all participants
Organised by The Bicycle Garage in partnership with KenyanRiders and Kenya Cycling Federation
Route Options
Classic
120km
3,000m
Lite
25km
1,400m
What's Included
Free lunch courtesy of Kerio View Hotel
Course Details
The Classic route covers 120km with 3,000m of elevation gain, making it one of the more challenging road events on the Kenyan calendar. The Lite option at 25km and 1,400m elevation provides a more accessible but still demanding introduction to Rift Valley riding. Both routes start at Stabex, Biretwo at 0800hrs. Expect exposed Rift Valley terrain with long climbs and open descents.
Getting There
Biretwo is in the Kerio Valley area of the Rift Valley, accessible from Eldoret or Iten via the Kerio Valley road. The Kerio View Hotel is a well-known landmark in the area and a useful navigation reference. Drive time from Nairobi is approximately 4 to 5 hours.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍The Kerio Valley drops over 2,000m from the surrounding Elgeyo Escarpment, creating one of Kenya's most dramatic cycling landscapes.
🌍The area around Iten and the Kerio Valley is world-famous for producing elite distance runners, and is increasingly popular with cyclists for its high-altitude training terrain.
Race Sponsors & Partners
Kerio View HotelKenya CyclingThe Bicycle GarageAl's Pride (alspride.com)KenyanRidersKenya Cycling Federation
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8:00 AM
120km (Classic), 25km (Lite)
3,000m (Classic), 1,400m (Lite)
KES 2,500 (by 11th March), KES 3,000 (after deadline)
The Bicycle Garage
+254 702 709 729