BUFFALO SOLDIER CHALLENGE

Once the trail runners have completed their races and caught their breath, it’s time for the Buffalo Soldiers to take center stage! Briefing for the Buffalo Soldier Challenge will start at 12:00 sharp on race day.

Launched at Tangila Trail Series 2022, the Buffalo Soldier Challenge is a non-technical 11 km bicycle race for Mkushi farm staff who ride single-speed bicycles. It’s a great way for a wider spectrum of the farming community to get involved and to experience the unique mix of camaraderie and competition that defines Tangila Trail Series.

We are delighted that Buffalo Bicycles, a subsidiary of World Bicycle Relief, has come on board again this year to support the 2024 Buffalo Soldier Challenge. Buffalo Bicycles will generously provide a t-shirt and cap to each participant as well as four bicycles as prizes for the winning team.

Niner Juliet Logistics and Nandalala Holistic Living will also provide mountain bikes to the first male and first female finishers.

Click the link below to register your riders. Registration will close on 20 June (if not sold out). In order to ensure all riders can compete safely, a maximum of 60 participants will be permitted.

See below for detailed rules and requirements.

Contact us at +260 968005059 or trailseries@tangila.com to join our WhatsApp group dedicated to this unique event.

2024 BUFFALO SOLDIER RULES

  1. Maximum 8 entries per farm, of which maximum 6 may be male.

  2. The winning farm will be that with shortest aggregate time of first 4 finishers. The 4 members of the winning team will receive a Buffalo Bicycle at the event.

  3. The first male and first female finishers will receive a mountain bike. The bike will be purchased and provided after the event to ensure it is properly sized for the rider.

  4. If the first finisher is also part of the winning farm team, he or she will receive only a mountain bike.

  5. All riders will be required to sign a comprehensive indemnity. Each farm takes responsibility for ensuring its riders understand the risks of participation.

  6. Riders will not be permitted to compete in uncovered shoes, skirts, or loose clothing.

  7. Riders will not be permitted to compete without a helmet.

  8. Mechanical modifications to single-gear bicycles are not permitted and will result in disqualification.