On Day 11 of the Silk Road Mountain Race, we meet riders again as they reach Checkpoint 3 on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul. After more than 1,400 kilometers, they’ve endured a lot, and may be tempted by the allure of the checkpoint. For some, the checkpoint becomes a vortex, holding them longer than planned. For others, it’s a fleeting stop before setting out again into the mountains.Beyond CP3, the road climbs once more into Tranquility Valley before sending riders over Juku Pass and into the final loop around Karakol along the Kazakh border. Riders featured in this episode: Sandor Boros — Cap 175Britt Shalagan — Cap 128Alden Roth — Cap 5Roz Osborne — Cap 171Melina Boning — Cap 133Tony Ramenda — Cap 199William & Marius — Caps 317A&BCat Magill — Cap 33Dominik Hini — Cap 59Jongha Pak — Cap 100Teddie Vidolova — Cap 188Shekhoo Raja — Cap 176Armin Brunner — Cap 19Rodrigo Carazo — Cap 167David Hills — Cap 50Annie Webster — Cap 17Carlotta Schumacher — Cap 31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SRMR 2025 Day 10: At The Crossroads
On the 10th day of racing, the route winds through a crossroads at kilometers 1191, 1347, and 1497 — a place where riders pass three times, each at a different moment in their race. Here, tracks converge and brief encounters are exchanged: a word of encouragement, a story from the road, before paths diverge again. To one side lies the easier descent to Tamga and an early end to their race; to the other, the remote 200-kilometer loop, rough and demanding, yet essential for those pressing on all the way to Karakol.To begin and end the loop, riders traverse Arabel Plateau and over Suyek Pass at 4,020 meters. Suyek means “bone” in Kyrgyz — a name tied to the tragedy of 1916, when thousands lost their lives fleeing across these mountains. The pass leads riders into the wide, open expanse of the Upper Naryn Valley, one of race director Nelson Trees’ favourite landscapes in Kyrgyzstan.Riders featured in this episode: Kayla Hall — Cap 110Rob Waller — Cap 162Konrad Kowara — Cap 112Nol Van Loon — Cap 146Dennis Stegeman — Cap 55Danielle Coffman — Cap 122Marcus Baguley — Cap 124Sandor Boros — Cap 175Ethan Washam — Cap 64Caroline Prigent — Cap 32Matteo Garbellini — Cap 128Alessandra Bussolli — Cap 6Murray Crichton — Cap 139Daniel and Stefan — Caps 307A & 307BAnnie Dunlap — Cap 16Tobias Callister — Cap 196Natalie Anderson — Cap 319AClick here to Dotwatch the raceFollow us on Instagram for daily visual updatesProduction and hosting by Mel WebbSound design by Ben CrannellMusic by BatyrkanCover image by Stephen SheleskyThanks to our race partners Albion, Pertex, Tailfin, Styrkr and Julbo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SRMR 2025 Day 9: To The Moon
On day nine of the Silk Road Mountain Race, we follow riders as they climb Tosor Pass — one of the highest and most rideable passes on the route. The shifting weather, dramatic landscapes, and long climbs test both body and mind as riders make their way into the final quarter of the race. Back at CP3, we hear from pairs and solo riders managing their race in different ways. And finally, we return to Karakol, where Meaghan Hackinen arrives as the women’s winner, completing all three Mountain Races in a single season with the second-fastest cumulative time overall.Riders FeaturedClaus-Henning Schulke - Cap 40Julien Merle - Cap 104Michal Ozogan - Cap 136Julien Hamelin - Cap 186Anton Kollegin - Cap 18Sorachi Sakai - Cap 181James Roberts - Cap 92Sebastian & Daniel - Caps 306A&BThomas Quirk - Cap 194Meaghan Hackinen - Cap 132Click here to Dotwatch the raceFollow us on Instagram for daily visual updatesProduction and hosting by Mel WebbSound design by Ben CrannellMusic by BatyrkanCover image by Lloyd WrightThanks to our race partners Albion, Pertex, Tailfin, Styrkr and Julbo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SRMR 2025 Day 8: Robin Gemperle, Men's Winner of Silk Road Mountain Race
In this episode, we sit down with Robin Gemperle, winner of the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race. Finishing in 6 days, 20 hours and 36 minutes, Robin set the pace from the very start, steadily building a gap that no one could close.At just 29 years old, the Swiss rider has quickly established himself among the very best in the sport, with a palmarès that includes the Atlas Mountain Race, Transcontinental Race, and a sub-12 day Tour Divide. Now he adds a win at Silk Road Mountain Race to that list.Recorded the day after his finish, Robin shares his reflections on his winning ride.Click here to Dotwatch the raceFollow us on Instagram for daily visual updatesProduction and hosting by Mel WebbSound design by Ben CrannellMusic by BatyrkanCover image by Lloyd WrightThanks to our race partners Albion, Pertex, Tailfin, Styrkr and Julbo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SRMR 2025 Day 7: Two Worlds Apart
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 episodeAlex Kopp - Cap 9Meaghan Hackinen - Cap 132Johannes Stanten - Cap 98Sylvain Loup - Cap 187Rodolph Rainteau - Cap 166Sami Sauri - Cap 174Leanne Bentley - Cap 116Tomas Hadamek - Cap 198Victor Eklund - Cap 205Click here to Dotwatch the raceFollow us on Instagram for daily visual updatesProduction and hosting by Mel WebbSound design by Ben CrannellMusic by BatyrkanCover image by Stephen SheleskyThanks to our race partners Albion, Pertex, Tailfin, Styrkr and Julbo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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