🚴♂️🔥 Africa’s fastest cyclists are coming to Kisumu City! 🚴♀️
#KisumuMyPride
Kenya hosts the 2026 CAC Africa Cycling Championship for the third year running, and this time the finish line is on the beautiful shores of Lake Victoria.
- Dates: 21–25 October 2026
- Location: Kisumu City, Kenya
300+ elite riders. 30+ African nations. 15 race categories. One continental crown, and the winners earn the right to wear the Star Jersey until the next edition.
Your five-day race planner
- Wednesday 21 October: Individual Time Trials, all categories.
- Thursday 22 October: Mixed Team Relay and Youth Road Races.
- Friday 23 October: Junior Road Races — Men and Women.
- Saturday 24 October: Women Elite and U23 Road Race, plus the Social Fun Ride.
- Sunday 25 October: The grand finale — Men Elite and U23 Road Race (163.8 km).
Why Kisumu will stand out
City-centre circuits
The racing runs through Kisumu’s own streets, so you can cheer the peloton from the roadside.
A lakeside backdrop
Racing against the lake and those famous Kisumu sunsets — a setting that brings sport and destination together.
The world is watching
The supplied championship brief reports that the 2025 edition was broadcast live in 35 countries, through SuperSport, KBC and Kenyan TV, with a peak audience of 8.5 million for the Men’s Elite road race. Kisumu steps onto that stage next.
Digital buzz
According to the supplied brief, 2025 generated 1.8 million+ impressions and 86,000+ engagements. Join the conversation and put Kisumu on every timeline!
Real impact for our people
The brief projects over 700 visiting athletes, officials, staff and spectators, with about KES 80 million in direct spending across hotels, restaurants, transport, catering and local businesses. These are projections, not final visitor or spending totals.
Backed by the best
The supplied event information names UCI, CAC Africa Cycling Championship, Kenya Cycling Federation and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, with Golazo Kenya as the official event organizer, bringing world-class race delivery to Kisumu.
And you’re invited to ride!
The Social Fun Ride on Saturday 24 October is open to everyone: kids, parents, friends and neighbours. Dust off that bicycle and ride where Africa’s champions race. 💚
This is more than a race. This is #SportsTourism in action: Africa’s best cyclists, thousands of visitors and one unforgettable city. Whether you’re racing, riding, cheering or exploring, Kisumu has a place for you.
Karibu Kisumu. Welcome to Kisumu. 🦁
- Tag the friend you’re bringing to the roadside!
- Visitors: book your stay early.
- Follow for live updates: Facebook — CAC Africa Cycling Championship and Golazo Kenya; Instagram — @cac.africancyclingchampionship; X — @cacafrican2024.
Say it loud, Kisumu: #KisumuMyPride 💚🔥
Sports Tourism Limited
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