THE MT KILIMANJARO BIKE RACE

Here is the opportunity of a lifetime! Whether you just want to see Africa from a leisurely bike ride or participate in an International Bike race, the Mt Kilimanjaro Triathlon gives you that opportunity. Bring your mountain bike and cover 50 miles of countryside near Moshi, Tanzania, Africa. Moshi is the little town at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro. For 18 years I have been producing a marathon there. Most of the runners also climb Mt Kilimanjaro. That is like a biathlon. This year I decided to make it a full Triathlon by adding a bike race/ride. Now amateur athletes can compete in two races and climb Mt Kilimanjaro as well. Many runners come just to run in Africa because Tanzania is such a safe place. They have a seven continents club where you must run on all 7 continents so the Mt Kilimanjaro Marathon covers that requirement. Some take 6 hours to run a marathon. It isn't the idea of winning but finishing. It will be the same way with the bike race/ride. Some will want to be the winner, but some will just want to finish the race . Whatever your desire here is your opportunity.

The route is a country road where you will see the homes of both the native Tanzanians and the homes of many Missionaries who live and work in Tanzania. Tanzania is a democracy that is working very well. They elect their president every 4 years. The success of Tanzania must go to all the missionaries. It is the only Christian country in Africa. You establish a democracy through love and peace. The missionaries are excellent examples of that. You will love the scenery in Africa. First of all you are riding in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro. Its crest is above the clouds most of the time, but at about 4 PM the clouds clear and there is the most famous mountain in the world. The tallest mountain in Africa. The tallest free standing mountain in the world. Because it stands alone it's majestic beauty fills you with awe. Everyone sounds their,"AH!" when they see the snow topped Mt Kilimanjaro. It is worth the trip itself just to see it and take pictures home of this magnificent mountain.

The leisurely bike riders will have plenty of time to gaze at Mt Kilimanjaro and stop and look at the farms. Do you know that in Africa they grow corn and sunflowers together. Can you image the sight of a beautiful corn field with large sunflowers in it? It is breath taking! I was amazed by it. You also see many thorn trees. These trees have tremendous thorns sticking out of their branches, yet the birds still land on them because their feathers are so thick they are not harmed. You see enormous ant hills, I mean enormous ant hills, 5 or 6 feet high. The giraffes roam freely, the Maasai tribes herd their cattle, the natives mainly ride bikes or walk, so you will have a lot to see.

If you want to do the full triatholon, we begin with a 50 mile bike race/ride two days before you begin the climb up Mt Kilimanjaro. It takes 5 days to climb Mt Kilimanjaro and then when you come down there is a day of rest. Next is the marathon. Can you do it? That is the question. I have seen unbelievable amateur athletes do more than this. I am not an athlete so I'd just do it for fun. I'd ride my bike and stop and look over everything that is there in Moshi. You must climb the mountain slowly. "Poli Poli" that is slowly, slowly in Swahili. I'd also take my time for the marathon or half marathon. However, many runners want to win. This is one of the few marathons they could win with a 3.5 hour time. There will also be some bikers who want to win. Well, we do not allow any professionals in the race. So it is the best amateur chance. You could win it!

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