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When Chris Froome stood on the podium in Paris wearing the maillot jaune, millions saw the glory of a champion. What few realized is that the foundation of his career was built far from the Champs-Élysées in the red soil and steep hills around Kikuyu, Kenya, riding with David Kinjah and the Safari Simbaz.

What happens when you mix a Kenyan cycling legend, two german riders, and 157 km of Danish tarmac? You get a wild weekend in Aalborg, full of fast wheels, stinky herring, and good vibes all around.

In 2004, David Kinjah and Davidson Kamau were invited to the first-ever Cape Epic in South Africa — one of the toughest mountain bike...

The Safari Simbaz Trust was officially registered on October 6, 2008. But the journey started long before that. With a vision, a couple bikes and a group of kids riding the dusty roads outside Nairobi.

You don’t have to be a pro to explore Kenya on two wheels – but it helps to know one. David Kinjah, Kenya’s most experienced cyclist and founder of the Safari Simbaz, has been guiding riders through the country for years. Whether you’re after a relaxed day tour near Nairobi or a multi-day adventure from the capital to the coast, the Simbaz team can make it happen.

In Kenya, nearly half the population is under 15. Many grow up in townships or rural areas, where poverty and unemployment are part of...