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Tour de Meru 2026

11 to 13 September 2026

6:00 AM

Distances:
Day 1: Kiambu (Kenyatta Rd) to Chuka | Day…moreDay 1: Kiambu (Kenyatta Rd) to Chuka | Day 2: Chuka to Nanyuki | Day 3: Ride back from Nanyuki
About: A 3-day cycling tour from Nairobi/Kiambu to Chuka to Nanyuki, circling the Mount Kenya region. Three days of adventure, endurance, and cycling with a ride back from Nanyuki …more

About: A 3-day cycling tour from Nairobi/Kiambu to Chuka to Nanyuki, circling the Mount Kenya region. Three days of adventure, endurance, and cycling with a ride back from Nanyuki at the end.

Tour de Meru 2026 poster
6:00 AM
Day 1: Kiambu (Kenyatta Rd) to Chuka→Day 2: Chuka to Nanyuki→Day 3: Ride back from Nanyuki
KES 4,000+ (personal expenses, carry minimum)→KES 700 (Bag Transport, covers all 3 days)
Alex Maina
0723 060 896→0720970483 (Alex)

Event Highlights

3-day multi-day tour from Kiambu, out to Chuka and Nanyuki, on the eastern side of Mount Kenya
Day 1: Kenyatta Road (Kiambu) to Chuka | Day 2: Chuka to Nanyuki | Day 3: Ride back from Nanyuki
Bag transport available for KES 700, covering all 3 days
Riders must carry at least KES 4,000 for meals and personal expenses
Organised by Alex Maina - for those who wish to go around Mt Kenya

What to Bring

Service your bike before the tour
Carry KES 4,000 or more for meals and personal expenses
Bag transport available separately at KES 700 (covers all 3 days)

Course Details

A 3-day tour starting on Kenyatta Road in Nairobi. Day 1 is a long ride out from Nairobi to Chuka on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya. Day 2 continues from Chuka to Nanyuki, crossing over toward the northern side of the mountain. Day 3 is the return leg from Nanyuki. Riders should have their bikes serviced beforehand and be prepared for multi-day endurance riding covering significant distance and altitude change. A road or gravel bike is appropriate depending on road conditions.

Getting There

The tour starts on Kenyatta Road in Nairobi, near the CBD. From central Nairobi, take Murang'a Road and Limuru Road to Prof. Wangari Maathai Road, then follow the Embu-Nairobi Highway/A2 to the Kenyatta Road exit (Exit 14) - approximately 30.9km and around 34-52 minutes depending on traffic. Return from Nanyuki on Day 3 will need to be arranged, whether cycling back or via transport.

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Did You Know?

🌍The tour route runs from Nairobi/Kiambu out to Chuka and Nanyuki, tracing a long arc along the eastern and northern flanks of Mount Kenya.
🌍Chuka sits on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya and is known for its cool climate and agricultural produce.
🌍Nanyuki, the Day 2 finish town, sits at approximately 1,946m above sea level on the northwestern slopes of Mount Kenya, near the equator crossing.

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