People Cycling Rides

Mongolia bike & trek through the Steppes of Genghis Khan.

This is a Approved Ride
Moderate
Ride Info
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Ride Leader
jackie kost
Tour Dates
7/10/2024–7/21/2024
Start Location
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia UBN
End Location
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia UBN
Cost (est.)
$3495 (USD + $150.00 ride fee)
Deposit
$1050 (USD
Payment Due
5/10/2024
Tour Company
Spice Roads
Avg. Distance
28 mi / 45 km
Avg. Elevation
1770 ft / 540 m
Ride Description

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey in Mongolia that combines culture, wilderness, and adventure. The trip begins on the grandest note possible: attendance at the Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar. This is the country’s annual national celebration which dates back to the days of Ghengis Khan and includes an action-packed agenda of events, sportsmanship, and rituals.

After this high energy start, we trade the buzz of the city for the serenity of the Mongolian steppe as we spend 5 days cycling across vast plains before entering Khan Khenty, a spectacular land of wooded mountains. Here we spend 2 days trekking before capping things off with a day on horseback, traversing wooded hills, grassy river valleys and rugged mountains in true Mongol fashion.

All along the way we will sleep under the stars in tents (8 of the 11 days, in North Face V25 tents), encounter nomads tending to their flock, and relish in views of one of the world’s wildest natural frontiers.

This is classic Mongolia done right and Spice Roads has coordinated this very specialized tour for us.

Arrivals and the Nadaam Festival

All airport transfers included

Welcome to Mongolia! Upon arrival in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar make your way to the centrally located and iconic Bayangol Hotel.

After getting settled, your private guide will lead… (Join People Cycling to read more)

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People Cycling's Ride Rating

People Cycling has four categories for our rides – Easy, Moderate, Difficult, and Challenging. It should be somewhat obvious what these categories mean, but please become familiar with the elevations and distances that define them:

Easy
Easy rides are under 30mi/48km in average distance and 1600ft/500m in average elevation
Moderate
Moderate rides are over the Easy rating but under 50mi/80km and 2460ft/750m
Difficult
Difficult rides are as over the Moderate rating but under 75mi/120km and 3280/1000m
Challenging
Anything over the Difficult rating

NOTE: This is not a strict guideline. There could be rides that have a day or two where the average elevation or distance exceeds the values given above. These anomalies should be outlined in the ride description. It is recommended that you read it carefully.

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People Cycling is a bicycle touring club, which you can join for free. We offer Domestic and International Cycling Tours which are led by volunteer Ride Leaders. Our tours are made up of a small group of participants (typically 15-20 or so) who want to ride an average of 30 to 55 miles a day over a one or two week period in interesting regions of the world. Our tours range in price from frugal getaways to luxurious adventures. We travel road, gravel, or mountain bike styles, and all bicycle types – including e-bikes, recumbents, and tandems are typically allowed.

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