Weekend Rides — Cycle Africa Riders Club

Wherever Kenya rides. Cycle Africa Riders is the home for road, gravel, MTB and e-bike riders across Kenya — from the Karura loop to Ngong Hills, Naivasha gravel weekends to the Rift, the coast to the highlands.

Saturday rides from JTC, 7am sharp. Monthly 500-km Cup with jersey prizes. New riders always welcome. Your bike, your pace, our family.

What’s on offer

• Saturday Group Ride — 7am from JTC. Mixed-pace. ~40-60 km.
• 500-km Monthly Cup — Strava-tracked. Top rider wins a Cycle Africa Bikes jersey.
• Weekly Top Rider Bidon — Sunday 8pm we announce the week’s top kilometres on Facebook, Instagram and Strava. Winner gets a branded bidon shipped to them.
• New Rider Welcome — new members get a warm welcome at JTC, a casual pace group and sizing advice.
• Naivasha Gravel Weekend — quarterly two-day gravel tour (KES 35,000 all-in, 12-rider cap).

Where we ride

Karura main loop · Ngong Race Course climb · Ngong Hills spine · Rift Valley descents · Naivasha gravel · Coast cruises · Karen-Langata loops

Sponsored by Cycle Africa Bikes

Cycle Africa Bikes is Kenya’s premium cycling retailer. Junction Trade Centre, Tea Room, Store B132. Mountain, road, gravel, kids and e-bikes · Service and bike fitting · Rentals and tours · Same-day delivery countrywide (not free; pay on delivery in Nairobi only, upcountry orders need a KES 2,000 deposit before dispatch) · Lipa pole pole: pay in bits at your own pace and collect the bike once it is fully paid — no lender, no interest, no paperwork. 6-month warranty on bikes, and we service what we sell.

FAQ

Where do the Saturday rides start?

7am every Saturday from Junction Trade Centre, Tea Room (outside Store B132). Mixed-pace, all bikes welcome.

Do I need a road bike to join?

No. Road, gravel, MTB and e-bike riders all welcome. We split into pace groups so everyone finds their pace.

How does the 500-km Cup work?

Join the Cycle Africa Riders Strava club. Whoever logs the most kilometres in a calendar month wins a Cycle Africa Bikes-branded jersey, shipped to their door. The weekly top rider wins a branded bidon.

Is there a fee to join?

No fee. The club is free and open. Optional bike fitting (KES 3,000) is available for anyone who wants their position dialled in.

What if I’m a beginner?

We love new riders. Join the WhatsApp group via the club, ride with the casual pace group on Saturday, and Brian will help you with bike fit and pace.