The countdown has begun and the Tour of Karamoja – Easter 2022 will be flagged-off in exactly 3 months from today on 15th of April 202. For the first time in history of the event, participants can join preparation rides to get mentally and physically ready for the event.
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, Tour of Karamoja (TOK) partners organise social rides to prepare participants for the event. Participants will be able to get a taste of the event by riding similar distances on similar terrain and comparable difficulty level. The ride also has a big social side of-course, to enable riders to connect with previous participants for tips and tricks.
Ride details
There are two distances available wherefrom one 25-30Km ride and one for experienced riders 50-70Km. Both rides depart at the same day but different time and location. Find more info below for each ride and join the WhatsApp groups to sign-up.
Sun, 30 Jan – Social ride
Sun, 6 Feb – Social ride
Fri, 18 Feb – Ride to Nabugabo Triathlon
Sat-Sun, 19,20 Feb – Nabugabo Triathlon Event
Sun, 27 Feb – Social ride
Sun, 6 March – Social ride
Sun, 20 March – Social ride
Sun, 10 April – Social ride
15-24 April – Tour of Karamoja Event
Costs
Participation with your own Bicycle is FREE of charge. The only charge is for crossing the lake by boat between 10,000 – 30.000 ugx per person.
Bike rental
If you don’t have a bike+helmet, you can hire these from Red Dirt Uganda at 100,000 ugx for the ride.
Watch the second episode of the Tour of Karamoja 2021, Bike Challenge video series wherein the participants ride 70Km through the woodlands of Pokotland in Amudat district to the shores of Kenya’s Lake Turkana. This stage is a truly rewarding off-the-beaten-path journey with majestic views of the East African Rift Valley and the colourful traditional …
Watch Stage 4 of the Tour of Karamoja Uganda’s ultimate wilderness bike challenge through Warrior Nomad Trail epic landscapes of Jurassic Kaabong. Learn more about the event and register for the next edition 15-23 April 2022 on the Tour of Karamoja page.
Check out the first free bi-weekly Tour of Karamoja – Preparation ride which took place on Sunday 16th January 2022 in Uganda’s capital city Kampala. The ride was organised by Red Dirt Uganda and Bike Shop Uganda. Join the next ride on Sunday 30th January. Sign up for the Facebook event to receive regular updates.
For the fourth time I have visited the beautiful land of the Karamoja, with its beautiful people. For the second time I joined the Tour of Karamoja, the 7-day cycling trip through the hills and valleys in Uganda and Kenya.
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Introducing Tour of Karamoja Preparation Rides
The countdown has begun and the Tour of Karamoja – Easter 2022 will be flagged-off in exactly 3 months from today on 15th of April 202. For the first time in history of the event, participants can join preparation rides to get mentally and physically ready for the event.
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, Tour of Karamoja (TOK) partners organise social rides to prepare participants for the event. Participants will be able to get a taste of the event by riding similar distances on similar terrain and comparable difficulty level. The ride also has a big social side of-course, to enable riders to connect with previous participants for tips and tricks.
Ride details
There are two distances available wherefrom one 25-30Km ride and one for experienced riders 50-70Km. Both rides depart at the same day but different time and location. Find more info below for each ride and join the WhatsApp groups to sign-up.
Costs
Participation with your own Bicycle is FREE of charge. The only charge is for crossing the lake by boat between 10,000 – 30.000 ugx per person.
Bike rental
If you don’t have a bike+helmet, you can hire these from Red Dirt Uganda at 100,000 ugx for the ride.
25-30Km Red Dirt – Preparation Ride
Organiser: Red Dirt Uganda and Bike Shop Uganda
Distance: 25-30Km
Time: 7:30AM-12PM
Extra’s: Free sports drink
Address: St Barnabas Road, Muyenga, Kampala
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/oRn8HXDYpP8R82289
Red Dirt Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FQ4WoRgVDnI9Z9h04aA7wK
50-70KM Nabugabo – Preparation Ride
Organiser: Nabugabo Sports Events
Distance: 50-70Km
Time: 8AM-2PM
Address: Ggaba Market, Kampala
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/NiikjP6g1GMi2DN7A
Whatsapp group: tbc
Tour of Karamoja information
Stay up to date about the upcoming Tour of Karamoja – Easter 2022 event by joining the Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hx3qwHba4hYBhzzzMNeTgf
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