The Mount Kenya '10 to 4' is a downhill mountain bike race and fun ride, organised by residents from the Nanyuki and Timau area and the Executive Officer of the Mount Kenya Trust. The event is now held annually to raise funds for local communities and conservation efforts on Mount Kenya. The race begins at the edge of the Mount Kenya National Reserve boundary at an elevation of over 10,000 ft and finishes in dry savannah country below on the Laikipia plains at approximately 4,000 ft.There are now 2 events; an 75km and a 35km one.
The proceeds of the 10 to 4 Mountain Bike Challenge are divided between community schools and projects in the vicinity of the 10 to 4 route, and the Bill Woodley Mount Kenya Trust.
The date for the recently postponed 2008 event will be announced shortly.
For inquires about taking part in the event both locally and from overseas please send an email to Susie Weeks: susie@mountkenyatrust.org.
10to4 online: www.10to4.org and for more information about taking part in the event see: www.bornfree.org.uk
