Instructions

Airport Pickup

1. Airport Pick-up & Drop-Off
The distance from the airport to the event venue is 162km (2:30~3 hours by car). There is no public transportation. For your convenience, we provide airport pick-up & drop-off service. If you would like to use the pick-up & drop-off service, please select the service you require on the registration form. Additional fees apply. The departure times for pick-up and drop-off services will be determined based on participants' application status and will be announced prior to the event.

If you did not select this service on the application form but need it later, You can edit it by clicking the "Edit Response" button in the email sent after registration. This must be made no later than July 31th.

Airport pick-up & drop-off service costs USD55 one way. In other words, if you choose both pickup and drop off, it will be USD110.

2. Foodstuffs Purchase before Start
Participants are responsible for prepare their own food. The event venue is 15km from downtown Baganuur, where there is a large grocery store. Participants using the airport pick-up service can stop by the grocery store along the way.

3. Re-supply and Water

The route passes through two villages with grocery stores.(Omnodelger, Bayanmod) Participants can resupply themselves. It is recommended that you bring cash as credit cards may not be accepted. There is drinking water at the stage start and finish point. However, please always use the water purifier to prevent stomach upset. If you need water during the ride, please filter and drink clean stream water or ask the nomads at the ger. We recommend bringing at least two water bottles and water jug.

4. Luggage Check-in & Return
For your convenience, we provide luggage storage service during the event. There is no additional fee.
Luggage check-in time is 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on August 23rd.
Luggage return time is 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on August 28th. We will check your number to return your luggage.

5. Accommodation, Welcome & Finish Party
On August 23rd and 28th, you will stay in a accommodation, and there will be a party with dinner. This is included in the participation fee. Breakfast will also be provided on the 24th and 29th.

6. Mandatory Equipment Inspection
The organizer will inspect mandatory equipment at check-in. Participants must present mandatory equipment (GPS device (or smartphone app), water purifier, whistle, lantern, rain jacket). Participants without the required equipment will be denied check-in.(See Regulation 2)

7. Toilets
There are traditional toilets, covered by tents, at the start and end of each stage. Toilets are installed and closed by the organizers. If you need to defecate during ride, after move at least 60 meters away from any flowing water, dig a hole at least 15cm deep and cover it with dirt afterwards. Do not bury wet wipes in the ground. Wet wipes are plastic.

8. Mobile Communication
With the exception of a very small portion of the route, mobile communication is unavailable. Download the GPS files for all stages to your device before the grand start. You can download the GPS file from the Ride with GPS map on the Route page.

9. Threat
- Wild Animals: The mountainous areas of this route are home to animals such as bears, wolves, foxes, and deer. However, encounters with these animals are rare.

Brown bears are native to and found in the Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area and National Park in Mongolia. The region is part of the Siberian taiga ecosystem and provides an important habitat for them. They are generally shy and avoid human contact. Use a whistle in the forest to avoid unexpected bear encounters.

- Dogs: Moving quickly stimulates dogs. Cycling at high speeds when a dog is following you will only provoke them further. Instead, get off your bike and calmly demonstrating that you are not afraid will help the dog move away. If a dog actually attacks, you have no choice but to defend yourself with your bike. The important thing is to avoid falling and protect your neck. Once the dog moves away, slowly move away.