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RIDER INFORMATION

DAY 1 - THE WAKEUP CALL

Friday, 23 May

• Start/finish at Lilayi Lodge, Lusaka

• ~ 85kms, 1300m ascent

• x3 water points

The Wakeup Call is the day you’ve been waiting and training for; the day when your preparation is put to the test. This route is defined by three long climbs, with fun and flowy descents in between. Trails wind through the hilly and lush escarpment, passing through traditional villages along the way. Keep something extra in the legs for Day 2-- you’re 1/3 of the way through!

DAY 2 - Hidden Forests

Saturday, 25 May

• Start/finish at Lilayi Lodge, Lusaka

• ~ 65kms, 1000m ascent

• x3 water points

Day 2 feels easy compared to day 1, with opportunities to spin the legs at the flat start and finish. Riders will see even more stunning valley views, with the chance of seeing wildlife such as rhino and elephant in Lusaka National Park.

DAY 3 - The Valley

Sunday, 25 May

• Start at Lilayi Lodge, finish at Kiambi Safari Lodge on the Zambezi river.

• ~ 105kms, 1260m ascent

• x4 water points

Riders drop almost 1400m into the Zambezi Valley, with the landmark climb, “The Mother,” and a very steep descent, which some choose to walk. The last 30kms are fast and flat, following the banks of the Kafue River which flows into the Zambezi. Riders are greeted with delicious food, drinks, and prizegiving on an exclusive beach island.