Action-packed Loop Safari gravel series set to conclude in Vipingo
Reading Time: 2min | Sat. 17.08.24. | 08:00
This is the first edition of the competition that has featured four legs
All is set for the last leg of the 2024 LOOP Safari gravel series, set for Saturday, 24 August at the Vipingo Ridge, Kilifi County.
The leg will mark the conclusion of the 2024 LOOP Safari gravel series which kicked at Tatu City, in February, before moving to the hills of Iten in March and hosting the first-ever UCI Gravel series event at Hell’s gate in June, attracting over 1000 cyclists from across America, Europe, and Africa.
Speaking during a ceremony hosted to celebrate the winners from the previous leg in Naivasha, Eric Muriuki, CEO LOOP DFS, said the series has provided an excellent platform for riders to showcase their skills and determination.
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“We are proud to celebrate the Naivasha winners and eagerly anticipate the final leg in Vipingo. With its unique course and scenic beauty, Vipingo will offer an unforgettable finale to this remarkable series. We invite all the winners and cycling enthusiasts to join us for this exciting conclusion of the series' first season,” Muriuki offered.
A total of 10 professional cyclists in both the men and women 120 km LOOP category, as well as three clubs who emerged winners during the third leg of LOOP Safari Gravel series in Naivasha, were awarded during the ceremony.
The top three clubs including Black Mamba Development Squad, Ariya Finergy Solar Vortex and Kenyan Riders were awarded prize money of Ksh150,000, Ksh100,000 and Ksh75,000 respectively.
In the men’s 120 KM LOOP category, Jordan Schleck, Eric Muhoza and Edwin Kieya were awarded Ksh20,000, Ksh15,000 and Ksh10,000 respectively for the top three positions. Xaveline Nirere, Claudette Nyirahabimana and Mary Aleper were also awarded for the top three positions in the women category receiving Ksh20,000, Ksh15,000 and Ksh10,000 respectively.
“The Naivasha leg of the series was both challenging and rewarding. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to refine my skills and compete with fellow enthusiasts,” Schleck said.
The Vipingo race promises an action-packed experience with its challenging gravel roads and breathtaking views of the stunning Vipingo Ridge.
The LOOP Safari Gravel Series is organized by AMANI Project, with LOOP DFS as the title sponsor and Huawei as the prize money sponsor. It features three categories including 20KM for amateurs, 60KM LOOP for cycling enthusiasts, and 120KM LOOP for professional cyclists, attracting both local and international riders.
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