Mountain Bike Tour in Kyrgyzstan 2020

Temperatures in the mountains can be quite low at the start and end of season so some warm clothes may be required. A raincoat/cape and hiking shoes/boots are strongly recommended. We also recommend to everybody that they bring their own hard-hat and fluorescent vest as they are not available here.
Level of difficulty: This tour of almost 850 km is meant for very experienced riders in good physical condition. Mountain passes, bad tracks, off-road, and stiff climbs going over 3,000m characterize this route. Not all slopes are steep but some are very long and on dirt roads. However it is worth the effort. On your journey you will enjoy remarkable scenery and have the chance to visit the nomads who live in the mountains during summer. The hospitality of the nomads is simply legendary. On rest days you can relax in our yurt camps where you will have the opportunity to hike, take a swim or ride a horse. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Accommodation: In Bishkek you will spend the night in the Umai Hotel, a guesthouse close to the centre of town. En route you will stay with local families in villages, in tents (transported by car), guest houses or in yurt camps. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Group: 4 to 8 participants. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Distance: 45 to 115km a day, depending on the level of difficulty of the stage. You will be accompanied by an English speaking interpreter. Your luggage will be transported in a vehicle. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Bicycle: Ideally you should bring your own bicycle. However bicycle rental is available. Because of the bad condition of the tracks it has to be a solid mountain bike. No other bikes are suitable. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Due to unforeseen circumstances, it might be necessary to make small changes in the programme. We ask for your understanding.