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Sule Memorial Road Race

Sunday, 6 September 2026 · 8:00 AM

A road race in honor of the cycling legend Sule Kangangi, RIP. Three categories from a family fun ride to a demanding 105km Elite route through the Iten highlands. Organised by The Bicycle Garage and Kenyan Riders.

Iten Manashah Resort, Iten

8:00 AM

40km (Family Fun), 80km (Recreational), 105km (Elite)

500m (Family Fun), 1,000m (Recreational), 1,350m (Elite)

KES 2,000

The Bicycle Garage, Kenyan Riders

0702 709 729 (registration)→0748 979 792 (inquiries)

www.alspride.com

@bicyclegarage__

Send money to: 0702 709 729

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Event Highlights

Held in honor of the late cycling legend Sule Kangangi

Three categories: 105km Elite, 80km Recreational, and 40km Family Fun

Set in Iten, one of Kenya's premier high-altitude cycling and running towns

Organised by The Bicycle Garage and Kenyan Riders, in partnership with the Kenya Cycling Race Series

Race Distances

40km (Family Fun)

80km (Recreational)

105km (Elite)

Race Fees

KES 2,000

Course Details

The race starts and finishes at Iten Manashah Resort. The Elite category covers 105km with 1,350m of elevation gain, the Recreational category covers 80km with 1,000m, and the Family Fun category covers 40km with 500m. The terrain is classic Iten highland road cycling - rolling hills at altitude with significant climbing on the Elite route. Road bikes are appropriate for all categories.

Getting There

Iten Manashah Resort is in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on the Iten - Kapkoi Road. From Nairobi CBD, the fastest route is via Murang'a Road, Limuru Road, and the A104/Nairobi-Uganda Road through Nakuru, then the Nakuru-Sigor Road/B4 and C55 to Eldama Ravine, continuing on the B53 into Elgeyo Marakwet County to Iten - approximately 337km and around 7 hours depending on traffic.

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Did You Know?

🌍Sule Kangangi was one of Kenya's most celebrated gravel and road cyclists, known for his role in growing the sport across East Africa before his death in 2022.

🌍Iten sits at around 2,400m above sea level and is world-renowned as a high-altitude training base for elite distance runners, and increasingly for cyclists.