Day seven of the Silk Road Mountain Race brings Control Car 2 to Tamga and the calm shores of Lake Issyk-Kul. After days of snow, mud, and cold at altitude, the descent into the valley feels like a different world. Riders arrive to shade, trees, and the rare luxury of a proper guesthouse meal — a short pause to wash clothes, patch gear, and reset before heading back into the mountains for the final push.

At Checkpoint Three, we hear the relief of riders as they catch their breath, take stock of what’s left, and prepare for the road ahead. We also meet many of our chasing riders on the cross-over point on the course.

Riders featured in this episode

• Alex Kopp - Cap 9
• Meaghan Hackinen - Cap 132
• Johannes Stanten - Cap 98
• Sylvain Loup - Cap 187
• Rodolph Rainteau - Cap 166
• Sami Sauri - Cap 174
• Leanne Bentley - Cap 116
• Tomas Hadamek - Cap 198
• Victor Eklund - Cap 205

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Production and hosting by Mel Webb

Sound design by Ben Crannell

Music by Batyrkan

Cover image by Stephen Shelesky

Thanks to our race partners Albion, Pertex, Tailfin, Styrkr and Julbo. 

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