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Kitale Critical Mass

Sunday, 28 June 2026 · 7:00 AM (Mingle & Stretch) | 7:30 AM (Wheels Up)

Kitale's monthly community mass ride through the heart of Trans Nzoia County. A free, inclusive ride for cyclists, friends, and families advocating for active transport and community vibes in Kitale.

Kitale Critical Mass poster
Kitale Showgrounds, Kitale
7:00 AM (Mingle & Stretch) | 7:30 AM (Wheels Up)
TBA
Free
Ricky Sumbu
+254746070731
www.facebook.com/ricky.sumbu
3 weeks, 6 days
Taper and race prep phase.
💡 Reduce volume but keep a little intensity to stay sharp. Sort your logistics now: route, travel, nutrition plan, and kit.
Free - just show up at Kitale Showgrounds by 7:00 AM. Need a bike? Contact +254746070731.

Event Highlights

Free community mass ride through the streets of Kitale
The Scenic Loop: Showground → Sibanga → Mailsaba → Mail Kumi na Moja → Namanjalala → Showground
Open to all cyclists, friends, and families
Helmet strictly required — no helmet, no ride
Bring snacks and pocket money for stops along the way

Race Options & Fees

Free

Course Details

The Scenic Loop starts and finishes at Kitale Showgrounds, routing through Sibanga, Mailsaba, Mail Kumi na Moja, and Namanjalala before returning to the Showground. The terrain is typical Kitale — relatively flat to gently rolling on tarmac roads through the town and its outskirts. Any bike type is welcome. Helmets are strictly enforced with no exceptions.

Getting There

Kitale Showgrounds is in central Kitale off Meru Farm Road, easily accessible from the town centre. Kitale is approximately 326km northwest of Nairobi via the A1 through Nakuru and Eldoret — around a 4.5 to 5 hour drive. The nearest major town is Eldoret, about 62km to the southeast.

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Did You Know?

🌍Kitale sits at 1,897m above sea level between Mount Elgon and the Cherangani Hills, giving it a cool, temperate climate ideal for cycling.
🌍Trans Nzoia County is one of Kenya's most fertile agricultural regions, known for maize farming, and Kitale town is its administrative capital.
🌍Saiwa Swamp National Park, located near Kitale, is the smallest national park in Kenya and home to the rare semi-aquatic Sitatunga antelope.

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