2-day Gravel Stage Race
Lele Gravel Race
Lele Maasai - II'Bisil
The 1st Lele Gravel Race first event was held April 26 - 27 2025 with huge success! Standby for dates of event 2.
The Lele Maasai lands are those between Kajiado, Amboseli and the Rift Valley. To a large extent the Maasai in this area still live a largely traditional Maasai life, living in manyatta's, working the herds where fences are rare!
Experience the wide open gravel and single tracks forged by the movement of Maasai feet, cows and goats.
Organised by David Carroll of bikesandgear.net and the Neylan family we are offering a new 2 day gravel race to be held on the 26-27th located in and around the Lele Maasai lands in II'Bisil, Kajiado.
Day 1
The race village is 2 hour drive from NBO at Lucy and Russell Neylans farm just 10 minutes drive East of II'Bisil town. Arriving at lunchtime you will enjoy a yummy lunch provided by Lucy, a renown safari chef.
The first race is a SPRINT TIME TRAIL of 27.4km and 400m of climbing where you will start from 3pm at 2 minute intervals. The route is wide open double gravel tracks, single track boda routes and two technical river crossings. The last rider will finish in time to sink a refreshingly cold soda / beers / G&T and enjoy the sun setting passed the Maparasha Hills.
Safari style showers and toilets, and tents pitches will be provided in indigenous bush environment (bring your own tents). You will enjoy a totally delicious and nutritious evening meal followed by refreshments and GC ceremony on hay bails around a roaring camp fire. Country and western music will be the vibe of the evening to keep you entertained!
Day 2
An early wake up call will reward you with a fueling breakfast to get you ready for a full gas day of gravel racing.
Starting at 7am the full route will race 81km with 1,400m of climbing around the wider Lele Maasai lands. A Lite route is also made available for those who want it at 54km and 650m of climbing.
A single water point will be provided on each course approximately half way into the stage, with proper TORQ Fitness energy and hydration drinks, energy bars as well as the usual water, banana's, watermelon and glucose biscuits.
After the race a GC prize giving ceremony and lunch and refreshments will be provided. You will be able to set off back home by mid afternoon Sunday.
The world of gravel is a fun thing . . . You can race or ride it as you wish! We will have some fun awards not just for racing, for example; best gravel moustache, best gravel shirt, ngombi basher award, and dustiest dude to list a few!
WARNING - TUBELESS WITH DOUBLE SHOTS OF SEALANT WILL BE ESSENTIAL!
We look forward to seeing you on race weekend!
Check out the website of our primary event sponsor; www.bikesandgear.net who offer a vast range of bikes and gear, AND TYRE SEALANTS ;-)
At the Lele Gravel Race we don't just have an amazing race track, part of the weekend of the probably the best food you will get at any bike race!
Working with our sponsors, and able to cater for all allergies and dietary requirements, Lucy has created an amazing tasting, nutritious and fueling menu. Get in touch on 0700199430 if you would like to come and need to discuss food options.
ROUTE & ELEVATION
The nature of hosting a race in the Maasai traditional areas where stakeholder engagement is critical means that the stage routes may change at late notice sometime nearer the event. The route are confirmed, but we will check again in the week before the event then send out the GPX files in good time. Don't be fooled by the hilly apperance, the scales are deceiving . . . check the detail.
Day 1 . The first race is a SPRINT TIME TRAIL of 27km and 400m of climbing where you will start from 3pm at 1 minute intervals (depending on number of entries). The route is wide open double gravel tracks, single track Maasai routes and some technical river crossings. The last rider will finish in time to sink a refreshingly cold soda / beers / G&T and enjoy the sun setting passed the Maparasha Hills.
Day 2 . Starting at 7am you will a choice to ride the full route at 81km with 1,400m of climbing around the wider Lele Hills and a LITE route turning before the hills for a shorter less technical but beautiful route home. A single water point will be provided half way into each stage, with proper TORQ Fitness energy and hydration drinks, energy bars as well as the usual water, banana's, watermelon and glucose biscuits.
Full Route
Lite Route
Entry Details
Standard Entry
The fee includes all this!
2 days of racing,
GPX files and event timing,
Camping fees,
A pitch for your tent,
Toilets, showers,
Charging station
Professionally equipped water
point,
Take away prize gift,
Cash bar available, beers, wine, soda and G&T
Food by renowned safari chef;
2 x lunches
1 x dinner
1 x breakfast
1 x afternoon tea and cakes
All drinking water provided
Non-Riding Adult and Kids Tickets
If you are not riding but want to come and support your friends / family tickets are available for you. The childs tickets are for those aged 12 and under. Includes everything but the races!
There are plenty of trails around if you want free ride with your kids in the local area, welcome.
Lele Gravel Race Tickets
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