2-days and 2 nights of Gravel Stage Racing
Lele Gravel Race
Lele Maasai - II'Bisil
The 3rd Lele Gravel Race will take place over the weekend 24/25/26 April 2026 - A shorter hillier one!
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. But its changing fast . . . lets use these routes whilst we still can!
Experience the wide open gravel and single tracks forged by the movement of Maasai feet, cows and goats.
Organised by the Carroll and Neylan families we are offering the next iteration of our 2 day gravel race held on the weekend 24/25/26 April 2026 located in and around the Lele Maasai lands from II'Bisil, Kajiado.
Version 1 held in early 2025 was a HILLY ONE. This second In November 2025 was a FLATTER ONE. We will switch back to HILLY again for event 3.
Located on the Neylan farm you will experience a safari style camping site with outdoor showers and loo's with views! Tents pitches will be provided in indigenous bush environment (bring your own tents). You will enjoy a totally delicious and nutritious menu with food provided all weekend. In the evenings sundowners and GC ceremony will be held each day on hay bales around a roaring camp fire. Country and western music will be the vibe of the weekend to keep you entertained!
Day 1
The race village is 2 hour drive from NBO just 10 minutes drive East of II'Bisil town. Arriving after work on Friday you will set up your tent and enjoy a yummy evening dinner, enjoy a few carb loading beers and a night under canvas the vast Bissell skys.
Day 2
An early wake up call will reward you with a fueling breakfast to get you ready for a full gas morning of gravel mass start bunch racing.
Starting at 7am the FULL route will race 88km with 1,600m of climbing around the wider Lele Maasai lands. A LITE route is also made available for those who want it at 57km and 800m of climbing. The route will be wide open double gravel tracks, single track boda routes with a few technical river crossings.
Two water points will be provided on the FULL course at 27 and 60km and 1 on the LITE course at 27km with water, banana's, watermelon, glucose biscuits and Lucys home made energy bars.
Upon finishing the riders will enjoy a gorgeous lunch, cold drinks and have loads of time for a nap, bike fettling and sharing war stories with fellow riders. Evening meals will be served alongside refreshingly cold soda / beers and enjoy the sun setting down over the Maparasha Hills.
A small GC ceremony and race stories shared during dinner.
Day 3
Another fueling breakfast to get you ready for a morning of full gas gravel racing. This race will start at 07:30am. The route is again wide open double gravel tracks, single track boda routes with a few technical river crossings.
The FULL route will race 63km with 800m of climbing around the local Lele Maasai lands. A LITE route is also made available for those who want it at 47km and 600m of climbing.
A single water point will be provided on the FULL and LITE course at 42 and 26km respectively.
A GC ceremony will be conducted during lunch for a quick getaway by 1 or 2pm depending on how fast you need to get back.
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 the top racing gazelles, for example; best gravel moustache, best gravel shirt, best country and western tribute and photo competitions!
WARNING - TUBELESS WITH DOUBLE SHOTS OF SEALANT WILL BE ESSENTIAL. Check out www.bikesandgear.net for all your required supplies for the weekend. Link below.
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!
Lucy has created an amazing tasting, nutritious and fueling menu. Check out the weekends meal plan menu! YUMMY!
Shown here is the menu for the last event as a sample.
We are able to cater for all allergies and dietary requirements. 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 appearance, the scales are deceiving . . . check the detail.
Race 1 . Starting at 7am the FULL route will race 88km with 1,600m of climbing around the wider Lele Maasai lands. A LITE route is also made available for those who want it at 57km and 800m of climbing. Two water points for the FULL route at 27 and 60km will be provided with a single water point at 27km on the LITE route with the usual water, banana's, watermelon, glucose biscuits and Lucys energy bars.
The FULL route and profile for Race 1 is shown below;
The LITE route and profile for Race 1 is shown below
Race 2. The second race is starts at 7:30am. The route is wide open double gravel tracks, single track Maasai routes and some technical river crossings. The FULL route will race 63km with 800m of climbing around the local Lele Maasai lands. A LITE route is also made available for those who want it at 47km and 600m of climbing.
The FULL route and profile for Race 2 is shown below
The LITE route and profile for Race 2 is shown below
Entry Details
Standard Entry
The fee includes all this!
2 days of racing,
GPX files and event timing,
Event notice board via a "Lele Gravel Family" whatsapp group,
Ambulance and professional medical cover,
2 nights camping / land fees,
A pitch for your tent,
Open air toilets, showers with a view
Charging station,
Equipped water points,
Cash bar available, beers and sodas,
All food by our renowned safari chefs;
2 x breakfast
2 x lunches
2 x dinner
2 x afternoon tea and cakes
Free water, tea and coffee
Non-Riding Adult and Kids Tickets
If you are not riding but want to come and support your friends / family then tickets are available for you.
The childs tickets are for those aged 12 and under.
Includes everything but the races!
The event venue isn't the most interesting place for very young energetic kids. Bring bikes, board games, drawing stuff and books for kids to keep them busy. There are plenty of trails around the area if you want to free ride yourself with your kids in the local area.
Lele Gravel Race Tickets
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