Hey there!
Interested in the K/QOM-ITT (DUATHLON) Series race? Awesome!
Now, from the name, this will be a climbing race. The objective is to link the event to the Olympic Day celebrations (23rd June). The goals, ideals and values of the Olympic Games are intended to be manifested through the participating athletes/competitors.
The race is designed to test your mental grit, and how far you are willing to push yourself to cross the line. It is not so much about the time you set as it is a match between you and yourself and whether you can complete the task.
There will be special awards given to those who successfully cross the line.
After the race, the showers and facilities at Aberdare Cottages will be made available for all athletes before we meet for lunch; some fun activities centred around the Olympics; then the Prize Giving Ceremony.
If you choose to spend the previous night at the Cottages, here are the options and rates.
Now, you are encouraged to arrive as early as 0700h to allow you to park at Aberdare Cottages (https://g.page/aberdarecottagesandfishinglodge?share), then ride down to the start line. The race features an out-only course which conveniently ends near the Cottages.
That said, here are a few things you should be aware of that couldn’t quite fit on the poster:
1. Distance – 22kms
2. Start: Road junction heading to Kanjama Shopping Centre (https://www.google.com/maps/place/9WJX%2B5QR+Kanjama+Shopping+Center,+Kiriani/@-0.6201278,36.9474058,19z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x1828ed342fdd4563:0xd7f2e3f0175cc02b?force=qVTs2FOxxTmHHo79-pwa&source=mlapk).
3. Changeover for Duathlon: Kiyoha Shopping Centre (https://www.google.com/maps/place/8VWX%2BV35+Kihoya+Shopping+centre,+Kiamutura/@-0.6508601,36.8886816,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x1828ec6f1fee9377:0xb0f8cfd6be267141?force=qVTs2FOxxTmHHo79-pwa&source=mlapk).
5. Elevation Gain – 500m; (duathlon – 160m + 320m).
6. The Duathlon is an option. The bike time trial will start at the same venue and end at Kihoya Town, then the run will continue to Wanjerere.
7. Aberdares Cottages are our hosts, and will serve a buffet with drinks to boot!
8. Phase 2 of the celebrations will take place in Nairobi on 2nd July 2022. The venue will most likely be Karura Forest.
9. Lipa na mpesa till number: 5732989
I wish you the best of luck. In case you find it impossible to attend the race, you can always sign up for Phase 2.
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