Mongolia

[sarahlou]

Yes! I cycled 400 kms in Mongolia 2 years ago. I raised money for MS Australia. It was absolutely the best trip I have ever done and I would go again in a heartbeat. I didn't want to leave. The cycling is great, the people are great. I went as part of a group (everyone had raised $ for a charity) the ride was led be a couple of Australians living in China called "Bike Asia"- they were great. I would do the ride with my husband- I'm not sure I would do it alone- safety reasons. That is the only time I've ever done a group ride and it was a really great experience. The riding was good to great. Up and down mts. through valleys and everywhere an abundance of space. Beautiful sunny days (with the occasional thunderstorm) and the Nadaam festival- the countries big event that I wouldn't miss. I went in June-July. It takes awhile to get to Mongolia so plan extra time for travel. And once you're there plan for lots of time getting around the country. My trip was 3 weeks and only one was spent cycling- the other two were getting to/from/around.