The first X-Knights at Tafaria takes place on the 6th to 8th December 2013. The event is open to both riders and
non riders who want to have fun in the country side. X-Knights is a BMX and Mountain Bike challenge and incorporates
other activities such as quad bike and horse riding, the ‘damsel in distress’ treasure hunt, bonfire party in the evening
and the masqueraders bush party which will be
the highlight of the evening with lots of music. The Nano Conservancy camping opens on the 6thfor those who would like prior practice and extra fun. The heats for
the races will be run on the 7thwith the finals being on the 8th from 9am. The family race will run at 10ambefore
the final race Mountain bike and BMX race at 11am. This is a bush camping event but accommodation is also available on bed and breakfast or full board basis at the
Tafaria Castle. Below is a guide to the event:
Event The X-Knights at Tafaria
Activities
BMX challenge, mountain bike challenge (300 metre track, 4.8km track for single or multiple laps, horse riding, quad bike riding, damsel in distress treasure hunt, the masqueraders night party and bush bonfire party, Kenya @50 family race
Participants allowed
The event is open to all ages and gender
Event tickets
Kshs 2,000 per person, Kshs 5,000 per car load of five maximum, ksh 1,000 for kids 6-10yrs and free for kids below 5. Camping
Kshs 400 per person or 1000 per car load of five maximum
Camping tent
Camping Tent hire from Kshs1300
Accommodation at the castle
Book through [email protected] or call +254-700-151-480
BMX bike
Kshs 1,000 per race (includes gear)
Mountain bike hire
Kshs 1,000 per race (includes gear)
Facilities available
Water, bush toilets and showers, security, first aid ambulance, bonfire, bike mechanic, generator power
Meals
Snacks from Kshs 300 and meals from Ksh600, drinks and drinking water available
Transfers from Nairobi
14 seater van Ksh2,000 PP return, bus 1500PP return
Bike transfers from Nairobi
Kshs 1,000 per bike return
How to get there
Tafaria is located 65km from Nyeri traveling towards Nyahururu and 39km from Nyahururu traveling towards Nyeri. [email protected] or +254 (0) 700 151 480. Goggle maps: -0.115, 36.627
