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Rwandan Epic 2023
The Rwandan Epic is back in its traditional November slot, starting on October 31st and Finishing on November 4th. With world and national champions on the list of previous winners, the Rwandan Epic promises to be as tough as it is beautiful. After each stage there is time to discover the stunning country as a tourist as well.
Every team that signs up, will be timed and ranked at the finish line. Once again though we are allowing riders not riding in teams, or even on e-bikes to enter the race, but those will not be ranked. Riders who lose a teammate along the race will also be allowed to continue solo, out of competition.
We strive to provide opportunities to as many of the East African talent as we can, and each entry to the race will sponsor 15% of an East African spot. Want to sponsor more, you can select some extra donation at checkout!*
* In case donations surpass the number of EA talent we manage to get to the in Rwandan Epic start line, 100% of funds will go to the development of the MTB sport in Rwanda.
- Dates: October 31 to November 4 2023
- Stages: 5 (1 prologue style, 3 XCM style, 1 XCO style)
- Slots: 75 teams max
- Categories: Female Teams, Male Teams, Mixed Teams, Out-of-Competition
Adventurer
Includes 5 stages, 3 nights of camping, all transport and food
- Accommodation for the nights in Kigali and Rubavu not included
- Contact us for group discounts for groups of more than 10 riders.
LUX
Includes 5 stages, 6 nights of LUX hotel, all transport and food (see below)
- Contact us for group discounts for groups of more than 10 riders
Standard
Only 30 tickets left!
- Contact us for group discounts when more than 10 riders
East African
Includes 5 stages, 4 nights of hotel, transport and food (see below)
- Standard fee for all EA residents
- Accommodation for other nights can be booked separately
Categories:
- Male: 2 men of 18+
- Female: 2 women of 18+
- Mix: 1 man, 1 woman of 18+
- Uncompetitive: Solo riders, cannot earn prize money
Riders/Teams who DNF in any of the category in any stage, can continue in Uncompetitive category for stage results.
Tickets sold
WHAT IS
INCLUDED?
See below for difference with LUX and EA categories
Race entry
Timing System
GPS tracking
Closed roads and signage
Athlete bag and goodies
Hotels
Tranpsort
Bag transport
Prize Money
Finish award
Medical support
Aid Stations
Beach Party
4G SIM card
Support locals
Social events
HD pictures
Breakfast and dinner
Post race massage
Bike wash and mechanic

WHAT IS
THE DIFFERENCE?
Three pricing categories, with slight differences
East African | Adventurers | Standard | LUX |
---|---|---|---|
Available to residents of East African countries, to be paid in Rwandan Francs | Available for all, to be paid in EUR | Available for all, to be paid in EUR | Available for all, to be paid in EUR |
4 nights of hotels (overnight stays in Kigali not included) | 3 nights of camping in tents provided by organization (overnight stays in Kigali and after the race not included) | 6 nights of hotel in basic hotels (rooms of up to 6 riders) | 6 nights of hotel in 3 star hotels or higher |
Transport in standard coaster, excl. Kigali stage. | Transport in standard coaster, excl. Kigali stage. | Transport in standard coaster for all stages | Transport in priority van for all stages |
Bike wash & mechanic available for a fee | Bike wash & mechanic available for a fee | Bike wash & mechanic available for a fee | Free bike wash and basic mecahnics |
/ | / | / | Airport transfer to race hotel included |
Hotels for LUX category



Stages
These are draft stages, and can be changed up to 3 weeks before the event
- Stage 1 : Kigali-Kigali, 15km prologue
- Stage 2 : Kigali - Mount Kabuye, 85km 2300m+
- Stage 3 : Kinigi - Musanze, 73km 1600m+
- Stage 4 : Kinigi - Kinigi , 32km 400m+ XCO
- Stage 5 : Nyabihu - Rubavu, 62km 1400m+
Hotels
Different hotels for Standard and LUX categories, will be announced soon
- 30 October: Kigali
- 31 October: Kigali
- 1 November: Kinigi
- 2 November: Kinigi
- 3 November: Kinigi
- 4 November: Rubavu

For reference: last year's course: