Four days into the Silk Road Mountain Race, the field is now stretched across hundreds of kilometers. Leaders have already passed through Checkpoint Two at Kezgin Guesthouse, while much of the pack is still making their way over the Suyek Pass, the last major obstacle before reaching the valley near the Chinese border.Tucked away in a stunning valley, surrounded by towering peaks, Checkpoint Two offers only a brief pause: hot food, a bed, and a stamp in the brevet card before the road pushes on. Riders arrive carrying stories of river crossings, long nights, frozen shoes, broken racks, and moments of beauty. Some gamble by carrying the bare minimum and pressing on, while others opt for warmth and rest, knowing the Soviet Road lies ahead. Riders featured in this episode: Robin Gemperle - Cap 165Alex McCormack - Cap 8Anatole Naimi - Cap 10Chris Burkard - Cap 69Josh Ibbett - Cap 101Tomas Fabian - Cap 197Miron Golfman - Cap 137Meaghan Hackinen - Cap 132Alex Kopp - Cap 9"Vlad" Teisseire Wladimir - Cap 189Ashley Cordingley - Cap 22Daniel Perotti - Cap 46Click 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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