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01 Jul TRAIL REVIEW: The fantastic ups and downs of the escarpment near Lake Albert

Posted at 12:40h in Blogpost, Trail Review by Thies 1 Comment
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Lake Albert and the impressive escarpment on the Uganda and part of the East Africa rift form a great destination for exciting rides for mountain bikers and gravel bikers and...

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19 May The Corona effect: How the pandemic changed cycling in Uganda

Posted at 17:17h in Blogpost, Corona Virus, Cycling culture, Tourism, Uganda by Thies 1 Comment
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Like in the rest of the world Corona has had a massive impact on tourism and indirectly on the people living in Uganda, since the sector is a driving force...

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [5/5] review: “ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [5/5] review: 

“What a fantastic and wonderful bike tour we have made these past two weeks! Our group consisted of couples. We were overwhelmed by the beauty of Uganda, the variety of the scenery (one day the savannah with a flat terrain, the next day climbing through the banana plantations and villages to the rainforest) and than you are dazzled by the view on the top of the mountain, knowing that you’re going to ride through this beautiful scenery. 

The Ugandan people are very kind and cheerfully and children are greeting you everywhere with “how are you?”.

The program is well balanced and the rides can be made as tough as you want. So there is a challenge for everyone. We inserted several excursions which were all a good choice (game drive where we spotted lions and a leopard, gorilla trekking, a shoebill boottour through the swamps, tour through Kampala on a boda boda etc etc).

Expert driver Robert and great Guide Zaga made the trip extra memorable: together we had a lot of fun and we felt like a family.”

- Sandra Wiarda & group

#review #Uganda #mountainbikeholiday #bike #cyclinginAfrica #Africa #mountainbikeholidays #cycling #reddirtuganda #cyclinglife #cyclingphotos #cyclingshots #cyclingpics #cyclingfans #cyclist #roadbike #instacycling #bike #mountainbike #lovecycling #cyclingday #cyclingaddict #bikelife #cyclingstyle #cyclingtip #destinationgoals
Are you ready for your biggest mountain bike adven Are you ready for your biggest mountain bike adventure ever while raise money for a charity? 🚵‍♀️ 

We will cycle 350 kilometers in 6 days with 14 amazing cyclists, to raise funds for @stichtingbakeforlife . Last year we raised more than 75,000 euros, which led to the fact that more than 50 people now have a job as a baker. How amazing! And guess what: you have the chance to join this year’s edition!

We will cycle through Uganda’s finest nature and see amazing waterfalls, meet the friendliest people and visit several Bake for Life-projects. Fun part about this tour: It doesn’t matter if you are young, super fit or old. This tour is designed for each and every one of you! 😌

This November we are organizing two more editions of the @reddirtbakerytour . Currently we still have some spots available. But be aware that spots might fill up pretty soon! More info in bio.

#cycleforcharity #Cycling #Uganda #Africa #mountainbikeholiday #mountainbikeholidays #cycling #reddirtuganda #cyclinglife #cyclingphotos #cyclingshots #cyclingpics #cyclingfans #cyclist #roadbike #instacycling #bike #lovecycling #cyclingday #cyclingaddict #bikelife #cyclingstyle #cyclingtips
This is to all the riders who are daredevils 👿 This is to all the riders who are daredevils 👿 and are taking part in the @migrationgravelrace

To the cyclists that go out of their comfort zone. This is to all those warriors on two wheels who will sweat all over their body, have breakdowns 🔨 at most inconvenient places, will be covered with dust from top to toe, have their body hurting 🩹 and maybe even shed a tear or drop of blood 🩸 To the heroes who have taken up this dearing challenge and will still undergo it with the biggest smile on their face 😁

Enjoy this wonderful adventure! Let all of your senses enjoy Africa 🐘 and feel, taste, smell, hear and see the beauty of this extraordinary continent. And don't forget: NEVER STOP PEDALLING!

Hope to see you one day in Uganda, maybe during the @kintutrial or one of our gravel rides!

May the cycling gods be with you: @cdemooij @davidkennethcarroll @saltlake_lian @teamamani with @katopaul_amani @wasswapeter_amani and @florence_nakaggwa @masakacyclingclub with @biyinzikadavis45 @ssekijobaemma Kamya Richard and Wasswa Fred @fatpigeon.cc with @noolnavlon  and @loek.luijbregts

And big kudos to all who are involved in organizing this event and putting East Africa on the cycling map! @savagewilderness @kenyanjamessavage @giantbicycleskenya @bbbcycling @pocsports @evocsports @kenyan_riders @cycle_eastafrica  @brooksengland @fizikofficial @srammtb @buffofficial @komoot @wahoofitnessofficial @zippspeed

📸 by @fatpigeon.cc 

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [5/5] review: “It ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [5/5] review:
“It was a pleasure and a valuable life memory to discover Uganda by bike.

Thies, Robbert, Francis and the whole Red Dirt team were the perfect hosts. They knew everyone at all locations, the routes were STUNNING and the trip schedule was sportive yet relaxed. 

Extra points for the food/drink service along the way and unique lodges/camps/guesthouses; here they really delivered extra value over ‘booking your own trip’” 

- Nol & Loek @fatpigeon.cc, april 2022

📸 by: @fatpigeon.cc 

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Did you know that Uganda is ranked as the friendli Did you know that Uganda is ranked as the friendliest country in the world according to BBC? 🤩

The Ugandan culture is so heart-warming and the locals are always very welcoming towards everyone! So don’t be surprised if they even cycle with you just for a short conversation! 😊

Ready to experience the world’s friendliest country? Join us for an awesome adventure in Uganda! More info in bio.

📸 by: @fatpigeon.cc 

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African traffic jam! 😄 🐐 We had quite a fe African traffic jam! 😄 🐐 

We had quite a few during our last gravelbike tour.. and believe us: these are the only traffic jams you would love to wait for 😉

In December this year we have planned another awesome gravelbike adventure 🚴🏼 You can now sign up with your friends, brothers and sisters or just alone! Link in bio for more information. This gravel adventure is in collaboration with @cycle.travel.

📸 by: @fatpigeon.cc 

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It’s not only the ride, but the small adventures It’s not only the ride, but the small adventures that make a difference. Here are some that happened during our last gravel adventure

🐄 close encounter with longhorn cows
👋 waving to friendly locals
🌯 enjoying a local dish, the rolex (rolled eggs)
🍌 cycling through vast banana plantations
🌍 sprinting to cross the equator first
🚴‍♀️ meeting with local cycling enthusiasts

Join us for our brand-new gravel adventure in December 2022 organized together with @cycle.travel Check the link in the bio

📸 by @fatpigeon.cc 

#gravelbike #gravelbikes #gravelbikelife #gravelbikeworld #gravelbikeride #gravelbikeadventures #gravelbiker #gravelbiketour #gravel #gravelgrinder #cyclingaddict #gravelride #gravellife #gravelcycling #gravelcyclist #gravelgrinding #gravelroads #graveldiaries #gravelroad #gravelriding #gravelbiking #graveladventure
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350 kilometers, 6 days, 14 cyclists and €35.000 350 kilometers, 6 days, 14 cyclists and €35.000 to raise for ‘Bake For Life’… 

Are you ready to cross Uganda on a bicycle and push your own limits to the very end, all for charity? 🤩 

Happening in November… and guess what? We still have spots available! 😎 Join with friends, your partner or the whole family! No need to be a professional cyclist, you just need to have the right spirit 😉

Bake for Life is a Dutch NGO that builds bakeries in Uganda and Kenya to offer underprivileged a better future by teaching them the baker’s craft. Interested? Send us a pm for more info or check the link in the bio

#bakeforlife #bikeforlife #Uganda #cyclingforcharity #mountainbikeholiday #mountainbikeholidays #cycling #reddirtuganda #Africa @bakeforlife @reddirtbakerytour
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