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Only Sunday tickets are still available
Course info now online, check here
The 2020 Rwandan Epic is a Mountain Bike event in and around Musanze, in the North of Rwanda. It offers challenge, adventure and exploration for MTB riders from all different levels.
Saturday 21st of November, a full on XCM race is organized, on a signposted course closed for traffic, amateurs can test themselves against the best riders from Rwanda and Europe, the winner will take on 4 laps of 13.5km each, how many can you complete?
In the afternoon, there is time for relaxation, entertainment and some interesting workshops, and we end the day with a cozy bonfire.
Sunday, finally, is for Epic Riding, you can either follow a guide or self-navigate (GPS tracks will be provided), on the 30km, the 60km or the 90km course.
Race categories: Pro, East African, Amateur, Male & Female
Entry fee: see below
Saturday race: Race format with mass start. 4 laps of 15km, with 200m elevation gain per lap. Closed for traffic, signposted route. Open for all levels of cyclists.
Saturday events: In afternoon, there will be workshops, pilates, massage, live music, bonfire, BBQ,....
Sunday ride: Choose your distance: 30km (400m elevation gain), 60 km (1200m elevation gain), 90km (2000m elevation gain). Self navigation (gps files will be made available) or guided tour (guided group rides for each of the distances)
Included in entry fee
! See pricing table below!
- Hotels (2 nights)
- Full board (3 meals/day)
- Aid stations during the race and ride
- Timing for the race
- First aid stand-by
- Massage service *
- Bike wash service *
- Athlete bag and goodies
- Finisher T-Shirt
- Prize money for Rwandan Athlete
- Athlete guide
- Athlete briefing
- Finisher party
- GPX and on course marking
- Traffic free race course! Race marshals present.
* included for VIP tickets
Race hotels:
Standard: Africa Rising Cycling Center (4 bed appartement style)
VIP: Tiloreza (luxury boutique hotel)
Not included in entry fee
- Mechanical service (mechanics will be on site, service at low price)
- Transport Kigali-Musanze (can be booked separately)
- Health insurance
- Tourist activities in Rwanda (contact us for tourism deals)
- Bike tour November 23-26 (Tour deal info here)
Event schedule (tbc)
For those who might not be satisfied with this 2 day epic adventure, we will proposed a 4 day catered tour along the best trails of the country, from Monday November 23 until Thursday 27. More info here
Entry Fee
Race entry
Transport Kigali-Musanze
Hotels Musanze (2 nights, Friday Saturday)
Food
Bike Wash
Basic bike mechanic
Massage
Race Jersey
Access to side events (pilates, workshops, photoshoot,...)
Bonfire and BBQ Saturday evening
Timing and GPS tracking
Weekend Package
RWF 200k
Or EUR 175
Both Events
Available for fee
Africa Rising Cycling Center (shared 4 bed rooms)*
Standard breakfast, lunch, dinner
Available for fee
Available for fee
Available for fee
Available for fee
Yes
Yes
Timing
V.I.P. package
RWF 400k
Or EUR 350
Both Events
Available for fee
Tiloreza Boutique Hotel (swimming pool and luxury rooms)**
Luxury breakfast, standard lunch & dinner
Included
Included
Daily massage included
Available for fee
Yes
Yes
Timing
Fan package
RWF 150k
Or EUR 130 (VIP update per request)
Both Events
Available for fee
Same hotel as athlete
Included
n.a.
n.a.
Available for fee
Available for fee
Yes
Yes
n.a.
Day entry
RWF 55k
Or EUR 50
Single event
Not available
Not included
Not include
Available for fee
Available for fee
n.a.
Available for fee
Access to all afternoon activities
Depening on COVID regulation
Only for Saturday race
*ARCC not fit for couples sharing
** ARCC and Tiloreza depending on availability