Instructions

Airport Pickup

1. Airport Pick-up & Drop-Off

The distance from the airport to the event venue is 162km (3 hours by car). There is no public transportation. For your convenience, we provide airport pick-up & drop-off service. Pick-up is available only on August 14, and drop-off is available only on August 22. Please contact us separately if you require pick-up or drop-off on other dates.

2. Foodstuffs Purchase before Start

Participants are responsible for prepare their own food. On the way to the starting point on August 15th, you can stop by a market to do some shopping.

The organizers will provide the isobutane gas and lighters.

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 Store and transit

You can store your luggage during the event period. We call this "stored luggage." You can store items that are not needed while riding, such as bicycle bags.

Items that need to be transported daily—such as tents, groceries, and a change of clothes—are referred to as "transit luggage." "Transit luggage" is limited to one 70-liter bag per person. Bags must be securely sealed to prevent contents from spilling. Bags made of materials prone to tearing, such as shopping bags, may be refused. Please do not include fragile items.

5. 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)

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.