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:

• Harry Fletcher — Cap 82
• Niel Copeland — Cap 142
• Ethan Washam — Cap 64
• Eric House — Cap 62
• Annie Dunlap — Cap 16
• Melina Boening — Cap 133
• Role Strauss — Cap 169
• Shekoo Raja — Cap 176
• Nol Van Loon — Cap 146

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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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