The Mt Kenya Epik 2016 kicked off with a prologue event which started and ended at Naro Moru River Lodge from 2.00 am on Sunday 30th October.
Prologue
The prologue, featured 13 teams of mountain bike cyclists (teams of two) and 6 black mamba riders who took part in a timed 20 km circuit with one check point at Mt Kenya Holiday Homes.
The prologue offered riders an opportunity to begin the acclimatization process to the higher altitudes, test their bikes and their levels of fitness in relation to the other cyclists.
The event was open to the public with free entry to encourage locals from the area to join in and experience the thrill of the event.