Elite and recreational cyclists from across East Africa are set to participate in the second edition of the 2024 LOOP Safari Gravel Series, scheduled for Sunday, March 10th, at the Iten People’s Park in Elgeyo Marakwet County.The event, organized by Amani Project and supported by LOOP, aims to promote cycling as a sport and position the country as a top cycling destination.##NAJAVA_MECA_7939334##Cyclists will compete over distances of 120 km, 60 km, and 20 km around the Home of Champions, with categories including junior, amateur, and veteran.LOOP Digital Financial Services (DFS) CEO, Eric Muriuki, expressed excitement ahead of the race, stating, “We are excited to see a great number of participants already registered for the contest, with more expected as we get closer to the race day. We are hopeful that this race will not only be a launching pad for upcoming cycling talents but also for Kenya’s potential as a cycling nation.”Winners in the Elite category will receive a cash prize of KES. 30,000, with the team winners banking KES.250,000 in prize money.Amani Foundation’s Mikel Delagrange said, “We have a strong field of cyclists across the categories, drawn from across the globe and some exciting entrants locally. The route will offer the racers a fitting challenge, and we expect the series to continue to spur healthy competition”.BREAKING: Shabana fans boycott KCB gameApart from the cycling action, spectators will enjoy fun-filled activities for the whole family at the event’s village, as well as experience a safe and friendly racing circuit for children.This will be the second event in the four-part series following the inaugural event held at Tatu City on February 4th, 2024, which attracted over 500 participants and saw Team Amani Cyclists, made up of Jordan Schleck, Seth Hakizimana, and Eric Muhosa, emerging triumphant in the 120km category, beating 73 other participants.In the 60km category, Pillar Thandi and Tristan Byrne of Team Baiskeli Adventures emerged as champions, defeating a field of 158 cyclists. Alvin Maina of Team Joy Riders clocked 1:06:23 to emerge champion in the 20km category, which attracted 162 participants.The Iten edition will usher in the third leg of the series to be held in Naivasha at Hell’s Gate National Park, an event that will also serve as an International Cycling Federation qualifying event, before culminating in Vipingo Ridge, Kilifi County, for the final edition.McKinstry slams Firat’s comments on Kenyan League
