All Set for the Loop Safari Gravel Series in Naivasha
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The Naivasha event follows the successful completion of the Tatu City and Iten legs held in February and March respectively
The third leg of the 2024 LOOP Safari Gravel Series is set to take place at Hell’s Gate National Park in Naivasha on 15 June.
Organized by LOOP Digital Financial Services (LOOP DFS) and Team Amani, the event will serve as a UCI Gravel World Series Qualifier event and has attracted a field of 500 cyclists.
The Naivasha edition will feature three categories: the 20km LOOP, 60km LOOP, and 120km over the 123km course that takes riders through the picturesque landscapes of Hell’s Gate National Park, including the famous "Pride Rock."
The surface is predominantly gravel, with varying surfaces such as red clay, single track, and game trails. The course is challenging due to its altitude and elevation profile, with a total elevation gain of 2680 meters.
The event will start at Elsa’s Gate and feature a mix of gravel and paved sections. The main difficulty lies between kilometers 50-80, where riders will face a steep climb to the highest point surrounding the Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary before returning to the finish at the Naivasha Simba Lodge.
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Speaking ahead of the event, LOOP DFS CEO Eric Muriuki welcomed riders and fans promising a day full of action and fun.
"We are delighted to bring the third leg of the LOOP Safari Gravel Series to the breathtaking Hell’s Gate National Park. This event not only showcases the incredible talent of East African cyclists but also highlights the natural beauty of our country. We look forward to welcoming riders and spectators from around the region for a day of competitive racing and fun," Muriuki said.
For qualification purposes for the World Championships, riders finishing in the top 25 percent of their category will qualify.
Additionally, the top three riders in each official category will get direct tickets to the World Championships, regardless of the number of starters in that age group.
To adhere to UCI rules, the event will feature two distances for older age groups. Elites, men 19-59 years old, and women 19-49 years old will compete in the long distance to qualify, while men 60+ and women 50+ will compete in the short distance to qualify.
The Naivasha event follows the successful completion of the Tatu City and Iten legs held in February and March respectively.
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