The camps are based in Karagita, a small town on the shore of Lake Naivasha, roughly two hours by road from Nairobi. The altitude and the Rift Valley terrain are the point: long climbs, rough gravel roads and singletrack that ask different things of a rider. Coached rides are worked into a periodised plan, so a typical block moves through aerobic development, climbing work and technical handling rather than repeating the same loop.

Rides are professionally guided, with route planning and logistical support behind them. That means you are not spending evenings working out where to go next or how to get water to a remote section. The guided sessions are also where the technical coaching happens — bike handling on loose gravel, cornering, pacing on a climb.

Off the bike, the recovery side is taken seriously. Sports massage is offered as part of the programme to manage fatigue from altitude training, and nutrition support is planned around the training load. The workshop handles servicing and repairs, from a minor service through to a major one, so a mechanical does not end your week.

Ariya also runs guided cycling tours and trail running expeditions for visitors who want the terrain without the structured camp. These come with athletic support, planned nutrition and post-ride massage. Alongside the camps, the team supports a bike donation initiative that passes high-quality gear from the international community to promising Kenyan U23 riders.

The base is also a café, a home for cyclists and adventurers in Karagita, which is where riders tend to end up after a ride.

What's included

- Structured, periodised cycling training camps - Professionally guided rides across Rift Valley road, gravel and mountain terrain - Technical bike handling and climbing coaching - Athlete-focused accommodation - Coordinated airport transfers - Logistical planning and route support - Sports massage - Nutrition support planned around training load - Mechanical support from the on-site workshop

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Bike hire, unless arranged separately - Bike sales and custom builds - Major and minor workshop services, priced separately - Personal expenses