The Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge - Event Programme 2022

Welcome to the 2022 Edition of the 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge!

We are excited to host you on the slopes of Mount Kenya, at this the 21st edition of the 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge!

The two years of indescribable change and disruption only reinforce our mission to protect the environment around us. To ensure intact and thriving ecosystems, we cannot just want action we must take action ourselves. Taking part in this event means you have directly helped to plant trees, and to protect an immeasurably bio-diverse habitat and the ecosystem services we rely on.

It is inspiring to have so many partners on board who believe in our vision. Not only do Tropic Air headline sponsor the event, they also provide aerial support for the entire weekend and beyond.

The team are there for us whenever we need assistance and we cannot thank them enough for all they do. A special mention to Dormans, who have increased their sponsorship to Platinum Plus level in support of the event – good things happen because of good coffee! We welcome Osho, who have now come in with Gold level sponsorship. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy run a water stop, place rangers along the routes and have a helicopter and an ambulance on standby, a huge contribution to safety. We thank you for committing to Kenya’s conservation.

Finally, our partners, volunteers and general supporters (so many to mention!) who support us over this weekend and year-round – a huge, huge thank you and we appreciate you all.

We are thrilled to welcome new Mini 10to4 sponsors, East African. Like the young participants of the mini they are big fans of the event and the Trust.

Mount Kenya Trust depends on the funds raised from this event in many different ways. Paying ranger salaries, fencing human-conflict zones or keeping vehicles on the mountain; every shilling is put towards the great mountain you will see on the trail.

We help the local communities within our projects while protecting the water, forests and wildlife of our magnificent mountain. By being here today, so do you. A big thank you to everyone taking part in the event and helping to raise valuable funds.

Take care on the trails, enjoy the spectacular environment around you and most importantly, have fun!

The Mount Kenya Trust team

PERFECTION. SINCE 1950.

Tropic Air 10TO4 2022 SCHEDULE Thursday 17th February Noon-6:00pm – Pre-Event Registration @ Ngare Ndare Forest Gate (Ethi) 7:00-8:00pm – EXTREME Race Registration @ Borana Race Village 7:00pm – EXTREME Race Briefing @ Borana Race Village 8:00pm – Borana Race Village gate closes Friday 18th February – DAY 1 5:00am – Rusty Nail open for breakfast @ Borana Race Village 6.30am - EXTREME Pre-Race Registration Opens @ Borana Race Village 7.00am – EXTREME Race Briefing @ Borana Race Village 7:30am – EXTREME race START @ Borana Race Village 9:30am-7:30pm - Pre-Event Registration @ Ngare Ndare Forest Gate (Ethi) 7:00pm – CLASSIC, RUSH & SLIDE Race Briefing @ Borana Race Village 8:00pm – Borana Race Village gate closes Saturday 19th February – DAY 2 @ Kisima START Line 4:30am – Rusty Nail open for Breakfast @ Borana Race Village 6:30am – CLASSIC, RUSH & SLIDE Pre-Race Registration Opens 8:00am – CLASSIC, RUSH & SLIDE race briefing 8:30am – EXTREME START 8:35am – CLASSIC START 8.40am – RUSH START 8:45am – SLIDE START Sunday 20th February – DAY 3 @ Borana Race Village 7:30am – Pre-Ride Registration Opens MINI 10to4 8:30am – MINI 10to4 Race Briefing 9:00am – MINI 10TO4 races 2, 3 and 4 START 9:10am – MINI 10TO4 race 1 START 11:30am – PRIZE GIVING MINI 10to4

RACE INFORMATION Day 1 - HARDCORE (75km) (Day one of the Extreme) - Friday 18th February Day 1, riders will face an elevation gain and loss of nearly 2000m with fast technical sections and single track all on Borana Conservancy.

Day 2 – CLASSIC (60km) – for Extreme and Classic riders -Saturday 19th February Experience the best that the mountain, incredible farms, the Ngare Ndare and Borana Conservancy has to offer with our flagship race, through a range of environs. With a number of tough climbs, bracing steep loose sections and exhilarating downhills, you will not be disappointed. At the SPLIT POINT – turn LEFT. Day 2 – RUSH (57KM) – Saturday 19th February With some steep, loose downhill sections and a few easy to mid-level climbs, this is a challenging but slightly calmer version of the CLASSIC route. At the SPLIT POINT – turn RIGHT. Day 2 – SLIDE (39km) – Saturday 19th February This is a steep and fast race from the start, with a few rolling climbs and plenty of rest points. An exiting route for mountain bikers and slighly younger participants to enjoy. SPLIT POINT – turn RIGHT. Day 2 – E-BIKE (Following the CLASSIC & RUSH routes) – Saturday 19th February

Borana Lodge is a Long Run Destination, our sustainable lifestyle is focused around conservation, community, culture and commerce (the 4C’s).

All retained earnings from tourism and other enterprises are committed to the sustainable conservation of habitat and wildlife along with building local livelihoods.

of the 2022 10 to 4 Mountain Bike Race.

Photograph © Shaun Mousley

RACE RULES & SAFETY NOTES No1: A correctly fitting cycle helmet MUST be worn when riding on any stage.

No2: Bikes should be fit for purpose i.e. a MOUNTAIN bike in good mechanical repair.

No3: A full disclaimer MUST be signed and exchanged for your race number.

No4: Ensure that you are self-sufficient in the event of a flat tyre, other technical or personal items. Cycling gloves, padded shorts, water bottle, cycle pump, spare tubes, cycle repair tools, mobile phone and sunscreen are considered ESSENTIAL items. Please carry your phone!

No5: Ride of way – This concept applies to all mountain bikers around the world. If you are walking on a section because it is too technical, or you are tired, you must give way to those riding. If you are behind someone pushing, simply ask them for ride of way.

No6: Give way – If there is a faster rider behind you, find a safe place to let them pass. Shortcuts are not permitted.

No7: Offensive language is prohibited.

No8: Disqualifications & Penalties - Riders may be disqualified at the discretion of the organisers for any one or more of the following reasons including, but not limited to: Riding at any point on any stage without a helmet, bad sportsmanship or malicious behaviour and/or damaging the environment.

No9: Membership of AMREF - the Flying Doctor - is highly recommended. Any medical costs must be covered by the participant, as part of the signed disclaimer.

No10: Attach you bike number to the FRONT of your bike and do not swap bikes.

No11: If riding an e-bike please note max. battery size is 500 Watt hour, max. motor size 250 Watts and the battery will be sealed onto the bike at the start.

Notes: Critical junctions are manned by marshals wearing high-vis vests, minor junctions are marked with signs and/or white chalk arrows, white chalk blobs or tape to guide you. There is a motorcycle route opener, motorcycle roving monitors and a sweeper vehicle with a medic.

Beware of traffic on public roads, especially at the crossing of the main tarmac road.

BE CONSTANTLY ALERT FOR WILD ANIMALS ESPECIALLY ELEPHANTS, RHINO AND BUFFALO WHICH ARE EVERYWHERE. Wildlife rangers will be patrolling the known hazardous areas and will guide you in the event of immediate animal presence.

Their instructions must be followed WITHOUT QUESTION for your own safety.

Braeburn Mini 10to4

Race Information

RACE INFORMATION EastAfrican MINI 10to4 Races for 4 to 12-year olds, looping around the fields of Borana, the campsite and through the river.

These races are all at Borana Race Village on Sunday morning. Just follow the signs to the MINI 10to4 START line.

The Safari Simbaz will be on hand to guide and support our mini riders around the trickier bits of the course!

Please arrive in plenty of time, don’t forget a helmet, listen to the briefing (parents too!) and enjoy the races. There is lots of space for spectators.

We are delighted to have EastAfrican sponsoring the event in 2022.

MINI 10to4 RACE SCHEDULE Sunday 20th February @ Borana Race Village

7:30am – Pre-Ride Registration Opens MINI 10to4 8:30am – MINI 10to4 Race Briefing 9:00am – MINI 10TO4 races 2, 3 and 4 START 9:10am – MINI 10TO4 race 1 START 11:30am – PRIZE GIVING MINI 10to4

OUR PARTNERS The 10to4 would not be possible without our incredible local partners and hosts.

During the course of the event you will pass through Mount Kenya National Park and Reserve, Kisima Farm, Marania Farm, Ol Donyo Farm, Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve and Borana Conservancy.

The event opens up wildlife areas that are usually public or private conservation areas.

We pay a portion of the funds raised to Borana Conservancy and a portion to Ngare Ndare Forest Trust for their projects, but it is a fraction of the true value of access to these protected areas, with significant rhino and elephant populations. The Kenya Wildlife Service and Kenya Forest Service not only waive entry fees, they help with security while you are on your bikes, because of the direct and indirect support Mount Kenya Trust gives them throughout the year. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy are also kindly helping us in a number of different ways, including security and medical assistance.

All of the farms, conservancies and Reserves and the Mount Kenya Trust deploy their security and maintenance teams along the route before and during the event to ensure your safety.

Tropic Air, our headline sponsor, will also be looking out for you from above. They make a huge and valued contribution by sponsoring a helicopter throughout the event to monitor both cyclists and wildlife, while carrying medics to assist if you are injured. Dormans, our Platinum Plus sponsor, donate valuable funds to help cover the logistics of the event and welcome warm drinks at the START lines and Borana Race Village!

OUR PARTNERS

Osho Chemicals are on board as our ‘gold’ sponsors and a number of organisations as ‘Silver Sponsors’ offering funds for logistic support. Thank you to Agventure, Equinox, Bayer, Northscape and HM Clause. We are also very grateful for support from our ‘Friends of Mount Kenya Trust’ category.

Equipment, including tents for our sponsored teams, for our officials, bar and catering areas, plus chairs and tables for the spectator area is kindly provided by the British Army Training Unit in Kenya. Our profit margins for the event would be scarcely viable without this fundamental infrastructure.

Thanks to Rusty Nail for catering and bar, the Bike Shop for the on-site shop, Express Automation for helping with radios and comms, Gras Savoye for insurance, Tropical Heat for providing goody bag snacks for all competitors and Kiran Suthar for providing drinking water. Ever supportive Born Free provide us with additional vehicles for the media and volunteers for the event.

Prizes and water bottles have been donated to us by the Bike Shop, Kisima Farm, WildRides, Dormans, Cinnabar Green, Serenity Spa and the Born Free Foundation. Everyone has been incredibly generous! Huge thanks to Jowaki Electrical Services for providing materials and labour for infrastructure at Borana Race Village, the Start on Kisima and the registration area.

Finally many thanks to Cottage Hospital, Gundua, Lewa Ambulance and Borana for medical support at the event.

A huge thank you to Jemma Batten of Black Sheep Countryside management for managing all the entries and the website on a voluntary basis. We are incredibly grateful for the huge amount of time you‘ve contributed. And a big shout out to Charlie Dyer for helping our team check and map all the routes over many weeks.

All of our incredible volunteers who help leading up to, during and after the event – we salute you!

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DON’T MISS OUT ON THE AMENITIES AT RACE VILLAGE! Whether you are competitor or a supporter, there is so much on offer this year at the Race Village.

• Rusty Nail will be serving food and drinks across the event weekend so stop by them to keep your energy levels up. They will even be up before Races start to serve an early brekkie..

• The Kids Play Tent is there to keep your little ones busy. Though please note they are still your responsibility! Huge thanks to Ruth for offering to manage the tent and provide some toys and Braeburn Nanyuki for supplying further equipAMENITIES ment for the tent.

• The Bike Shop has come all the way from Nairobi to help with your last-minute cycling needs. They are even running pre-event services so go check out their tent!

• Delia’s Ice Cream are once again here with their delicious ice creams and toasties.

• You may spot Dormans Coffee up at the DAY 2 start line but they can also be found down at the BRV on Day 2 helping with your caffeine fixes.

•Medrine will be selling their nuts, olives and cheese.

•The Healing clinic massage and therapy Centre will be offering professional pre-sports massages and post-sports massage!

• And all the essential things too – a medical tent, toilets and showers!

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BORANA RACE VILLAGE 17TH - 20TH FEB 2022

Explorer tent - Sleeps 2 34000/- for 2 nights 45000/- for 3 nights Flush loos and hot shower units Private Mess tent with cold drinks Comfy bedding with hot water bottles Morning and evening camp fire Morning tea, coffee, cereal, & fruit breakfast table will be available.

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