As the Silk Road Mountain Race winds toward its conclusion, the final loop around Karakol brings riders close to the finish only to send them back out again along the Kazakh border. The route follows the Karkara River, climbs over a nameless pass, and then takes on Chon Ashuu, one last high mountain pass at over 3,800 meters. From there, riders still face 100 kilometers before they can finally roll into Karakol.
In this episode, we hear from riders making their way through these final days — moments of exhaustion and doubt, but also joy, beauty, and the small encounters that become unforgettable along the way.
Riders featured in this episode:
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Production and hosting by Mel Webb
Sound design by Ben Crannell
Music by Batyrkan
Cover image by Lloyd Wright
Thanks to our race partners Albion, Pertex, Tailfin, Styrkr and Julbo.
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