Central Mongolia Mountainbike Challenge

PROGRAMM

Tasarkhai - Ugii Lake- Kharkhorum- Tsenkher- Ulaanbaatar

8 days 7 nights

Day 1. Elsen Tasarkhai 260 km
Pick up at the hotel then drive to Elsen Tasarkhai.Visit small sand dunes of Mongol Els. Overnight at GER camp.

Day 2. Preparations for the race
Register to Adventure riders and Extremeriders. Organizers will provide number to riders for racing. Technical meeting and overnight at the GER camp.

Day 3. Stage 1: Ugii Lake
Opening ceremony and introducing race of the day. First day of the race to Ugii Lake with is located in central Mongolia. The beautiful lake is the home of thousands of water birds. Race of Adventure riders finishes in Khashaat Village (55km) and continue with a car to Ugii Lake. Extreme riders will continue to Ugii Lake. Relax at the GER camp and preparation for the next race. Overnight at the GER camp.

Day 4. Stage 2: Kharkhorum
Race to the Kharkhorum ancient capital city of Mongolia. The Kharkhorum was established in 1220 and was the capital of Mongolia for 140 years until Khubilai Khaan moved Mongolian capital to Beijing. In 1388, it was largely destroyed by Chinese solders. Finish for Adventure riders is on the way (60 km racing) and continue to drive Kharkhorum. Relax and overnight at the GER camp.

Day 5. Stage 3: Tsenkher hot spring 107 km
This hot spring located in 1860m above sea level. And rich as different stones but there are not seen light granite, placed rocks and stones of Mesozoic by the spring and you can see chalk, white stones, boulder flint and kidney stones. Finish of the day for Adventure riders is 20 kms passed Khotont village (55 km racing) and drive to Tsenkher. Finish of the professional group is Tsenkher hot spring. Overnight at GER camp.

Day 6. Stage 4: Ugii Lake 85km
Race to the Ugii Lake. Finish of the race for basic group in Del settlement (57 km racing) and professional group in Ugii Lake. In the evening cycling around the lake and relax in the GER camp.

Day 7. Stage 5: Elsen Tasarkhai 105 km
Last day of race cycling. Adventurers will finish at Khashaat village (51km racing). Extreme group arrive in Elsen Tasarkhai and finish of the race. Sum up competition and award ceremony.

Day 8. Drive to Ulaanbaatar city 280 km
Drive to Ulaanbaatar.