The World's Gnarliest Bike Race: 1000+ Miles on the Silk Road

"How tough it will be cannot be understated, but as Mike Hall once said, 'Nothing that’s worth anything is ever easy.' This race will be a true demonstration of this sentiment."

By: Liam McNally + Save to a List

For those riders looking to push themselves to the limits of human cycling possibilities, this is their race. For mere mortals like you and me, this documentary about 2018's first ever Silk Road Mountain Race will inspire you to challenge yourself in whatever adventure awaits you.

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