Participants (105 of them this year), will be called upon to imagine, design and build their own unconventional bike around a chosen theme
The event concept is inspired by the nostalgic days of “Scrambooooo’’, a Kenyan expression associated with riding with flair, pulling out the moves, showing off and making sure everyone knows who has the hottest riding style.
“Following the concept submission phase, 35 teams of 105 participants have been selected to take their ideas from sketches to reality,” the event organizers said in a statement. “These teams are currently in the building phase, where they will create their bikes, develop their team costumes, and prepare an opening skit for race day.”
As per the guidelines, teams will on the event date in November race their creations on an obstacle-filled, downhill track at Uhuru Park.
There, teams will be required to navigate the course in the fastest time possible, while keeping their crafts intact.
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As if that is not all, participants will be judged by a panel of five, who will award points based on creativity of their bikes, opening skits/performances and costumes.
“Red Bull Scramboo is ultimately a celebration of how Kenyans create, express themselves and have fun,” Kenya Sevens star Patrick Odongo, who apart from being a Red Bull athlete, is expected to again form part of the judging team, said. “It takes something familiar from our childhood; building up our bikes and showing off our riding style, and gives it an entirely new stage.”
During last year’s edition, Odongo was joined by Kenya’s sprint king Ferdinand Omanyala in the judging team, which eventually Team Peacocks as winners.
