The Safari Gravel Series is set to conclude on Saturday, August 23, 2025, with the much-anticipated Vipingo Ridge edition in Kilifi County.
This fourth and final leg marks the end of a thrilling four-stop journey that has taken cyclists through Tatu City, Machakos, and Naivasha.
The Vipingo race is expected to attract over 300 cyclists, including elite riders from across East Africa and beyond, as well as passionate amateurs eager to test themselves on one of the most scenic yet challenging courses on the Kenyan coast.
The Vipingo course will blend coastal beauty covered in rugged terrain with gravel stretches, rolling hills, and technical segments that demand both physical strength and tactical riding. Beyond the race, spectators can enjoy a festival-like atmosphere featuring music, food, and family-friendly activities, making it an unmissable event for sports and lifestyle enthusiasts alike.
The Naivasha leg, which was a UCI-accredited event, saw Belgium’s Lukas Mzewski deliver a commanding performance to win the elite men’s 120-kilometre race, clocking an impressive time of 3:45:03. He was closely followed by Uganda’s Charles Kagimu (3:45:04) and Germany’s Lukas Baum (3:45:05), who claimed second and third positions respectively after a thrilling sprint finish.
In the women’s elite category, Canada’s Haley Smith clinched victory with a time of 4:32:10. Rwanda’s Claudette Nyirahabimana followed in 4:38:48, while Germany’s Svenja Betz secured third place in 4:44:37.