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 — first 3 new members each week get a free bike fit at JTC (worth KES 3,000).
• 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 · Pay on delivery · Financing available.

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, credited toward any bike over KES 50,000) 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. The first 3 new members each week get a free bike fit.