Bicycle Riding Competition & Boda Boda Riding Contests In Kenya

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Bicycle riding competition and boda boda riding contests in Kenya provide tourists with a unique perspective on kenya, from an unexpected vantage point – the back of a bicycle. The frantic village streets are filled with the throngs of villagers that have gathered to watch the spectacle about to unfold – the boda bodas (a bicycle with a padded back-seat that acts as an important alternative form of transport in West Africa ) have lined up and the race is about to begin. The race begins – suddenly you are immersed in the traffic and hustle and bustle of the city as you shoot through the charming streets – you are being scooted along on the back of a boda boda in a boda riding contest in Kenya, around the lake Victoria villages. The streets are abuzz with supporters; you are thrown into the African mix like never before, experiencing the cosmopolitan culture close up. What better way is there to experience the buzzing streets than experiencing bicycle riding competitions and boda boda riding contests on the back of a boda boda, kangaroo style, blazing its way through the streets to glory and the delight of the villagers?

A popular way to commute while in Kenya is by taking a charming boda boda that immerses you in the streets of Kenya. The streets flash by in a whirl, becoming a frenzy of faces, buildings and voices – you catch momentary glimpses of fragmented life – capturing the illusive beauty of Africa. The bicycle riding competitions and boda boda riding contests take place in Mombasa and Western Kenya, particularly around the area of Lake Victoria. The races are conducted by NGO's and the Ramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation to promote awareness of HIV/AIDS in Kenya. The main events occur in Kakamega and Kang’o Kajaramogi at the home of the late Ramogi Oginga Odinga. Kakamega is a pristine area, with superb luxury accommodation available for tourists. Nearby, Hell's Gate National park combines vast savanna plains, rocky outcrops and West Africa's only rain forest. In Katamega Forest Reserve, 7 species of primates, 400 species of birds and 27 species of snakes make their homes below the forest roofs.

Lake Victoria is the second-biggest fresh-water lake in the world. Kingfishers and fish eagles swoop majestically over the silver surface of the lake, making spectacular kills. An ancient culture, Swahili, breathes around you as you enter this area. The land, equally ancient and intriguing, provides you with undulating plains, rolling green hills and abundant wildlife. Lake Victoria stretches out for miles on end, and is a paradise for bird watchers. The fringes of the lake have sandy beach areas great for a refreshing swim. A choice between camping and lodge accommodation is available for tourists in this area.