The countdown has begun and the Tour of Karamoja – Easter 2022 will be flagged-off in exactly 3 months from today on 15th of April 202. For the first time in history of the event, participants can join preparation rides to get mentally and physically ready for the event.
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, Tour of Karamoja (TOK) partners organise social rides to prepare participants for the event. Participants will be able to get a taste of the event by riding similar distances on similar terrain and comparable difficulty level. The ride also has a big social side of-course, to enable riders to connect with previous participants for tips and tricks.
Ride details
There are two distances available wherefrom one 25-30Km ride and one for experienced riders 50-70Km. Both rides depart at the same day but different time and location. Find more info below for each ride and join the WhatsApp groups to sign-up.
Sun, 30 Jan – Social ride
Sun, 6 Feb – Social ride
Fri, 18 Feb – Ride to Nabugabo Triathlon
Sat-Sun, 19,20 Feb – Nabugabo Triathlon Event
Sun, 27 Feb – Social ride
Sun, 6 March – Social ride
Sun, 20 March – Social ride
Sun, 10 April – Social ride
15-24 April – Tour of Karamoja Event
Costs
Participation with your own Bicycle is FREE of charge. The only charge is for crossing the lake by boat between 10,000 – 30.000 ugx per person.
Bike rental
If you don’t have a bike+helmet, you can hire these from Red Dirt Uganda at 100,000 ugx for the ride.
The Annual Tour of Karamoja is a journey by bicycle that gives an opportunity to explore places off the beaten path in spectacular landscapes and communities.
We just returned from mapping a trail through Kenya’s West-Pokot County. The trail is meant for the Warrior Nomad Trail initiative to guide travelers through East Africa’s least travelled areas. West-Pokot is located across the borders of Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region. It’s easy accessible by road from Amudat District. The main attractions are Mount Mtelo, Lake …
Introducing Tour of Karamoja Preparation Rides
The countdown has begun and the Tour of Karamoja – Easter 2022 will be flagged-off in exactly 3 months from today on 15th of April 202. For the first time in history of the event, participants can join preparation rides to get mentally and physically ready for the event.
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, Tour of Karamoja (TOK) partners organise social rides to prepare participants for the event. Participants will be able to get a taste of the event by riding similar distances on similar terrain and comparable difficulty level. The ride also has a big social side of-course, to enable riders to connect with previous participants for tips and tricks.
Ride details
There are two distances available wherefrom one 25-30Km ride and one for experienced riders 50-70Km. Both rides depart at the same day but different time and location. Find more info below for each ride and join the WhatsApp groups to sign-up.
Costs
Participation with your own Bicycle is FREE of charge. The only charge is for crossing the lake by boat between 10,000 – 30.000 ugx per person.
Bike rental
If you don’t have a bike+helmet, you can hire these from Red Dirt Uganda at 100,000 ugx for the ride.
25-30Km Red Dirt – Preparation Ride
Organiser: Red Dirt Uganda and Bike Shop Uganda
Distance: 25-30Km
Time: 7:30AM-12PM
Extra’s: Free sports drink
Address: St Barnabas Road, Muyenga, Kampala
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/oRn8HXDYpP8R82289
Red Dirt Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FQ4WoRgVDnI9Z9h04aA7wK
50-70KM Nabugabo – Preparation Ride
Organiser: Nabugabo Sports Events
Distance: 50-70Km
Time: 8AM-2PM
Address: Ggaba Market, Kampala
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/NiikjP6g1GMi2DN7A
Whatsapp group: tbc
Tour of Karamoja information
Stay up to date about the upcoming Tour of Karamoja – Easter 2022 event by joining the Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hx3qwHba4hYBhzzzMNeTgf
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