The Silk Road Mountain Race and Atlas Mountain Race Podcast

Riders have the finish line in sight, but not before battling marshland, washboard and sub-zero temperatures.  Meanwhile, we talk with a Bishkek entrepreneur about his plans to increase tourism in the country. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd..  Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com.   FOLLOW THE RACE LIVE https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/tracking/   USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.    

    We Hear from Lee & Alina about their first SRMR experience and what impressions it has left on them. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd..  Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com.   USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.

Nelson reflects on the successes and challenges of the first Silk Road Mountain Race, and looks ahead to future editions. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd..  Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com.   USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.    

A collection of riders' thoughts about the race plus Mike Sheldrake's poetic tribute. This Podcast is made possible by Shand Cycles Ltd..  Shand is a UK bike brand manufacturing a range of sports, touring and expedition bikes for use on- and off-road. Bikes are made to order with custom frame sizes, a choice of different component builds plus over 30 paint colours to choose from. Experienced in Rohloff beltdrive builds too. Checkout www.shandcycles.com.   USEFUL LINKS Website : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/ Map of the route : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#route Introduction video : https://vimeo.com/245350779   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast Android http://subscribeonandroid.com/silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   AND FOLLOW US ON: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter : https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.

The Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is almost here. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day and the finish line in Kyrgyzstan. In the first episode, Stefano talks with Nelson, the Race Director, who goes over last year's race and tells us about what's coming in the second edition. Enjoy 

Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is almost here. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan.   In the second episode, Stefano interviews Muhammet, a local rider who will take part in the Silk Road Mountain Race 2019. He uncovers some of the local secrets and traditions for us. Enjoy 

Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is almost here. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan.   Episode no. 3: Stefano is talking (a lot) with a Tim and Brett, father and son who will take part in the Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 as a couple, and Brandon who participated also to the first edition of it. You can catch here all the memories of a veteran and all the amazing adventures of two experienced riders but newbies in Kyrgyzstan. Enjoy 

Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is almost here. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan.   Episode no. 4: Stefano talks with some of the crew behind the Silk Road Mountain Race: Florence and Chris Trees – respectively HQ and car manager of the race – and Antonio Abreu, race photographer. A lot of experience and excitement for the next coming race. Enjoy 

Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is LIVE. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan.   Episode 5: Stefano is in Bishkek and he chases racers on the registration day and the startline. And he gets back a lot of cool stories.   Links:   Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019   Silk Road Mountain Race #1 Documentary: Wild Horses https://vimeo.com/317470522     Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Bonus Points: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints    Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.

Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is LIVE. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan.   Episode 6: Stories and feelings from the way to Check Point 1.   Links:   Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019   Silk Road Mountain Race #1 Documentary: Wild Horses https://vimeo.com/317470522     Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Bonus Points: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints    Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.

Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is LIVE. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan.   Episode 7: The pack goes from Son Kul to Kel Su. And a lot of stories in behind.   Links:   Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019   Silk Road Mountain Race #1 Documentary: Wild Horses https://vimeo.com/317470522     Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Bonus Points: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints    Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.

Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is LIVE. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan.   Episode 8: Stefano follows the midpack on the loop of the CP3, and the most frightening pass of the race: the Ton pass.   Links:   Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019   Silk Road Mountain Race #1 Documentary: Wild Horses https://vimeo.com/317470522     Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Bonus Points: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints    Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.

Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is LIVE. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan.   Episode 9: Stefano follows his favorite midpack through the Final Sprint until the Finish Party.     Links:   Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019   Silk Road Mountain Race #1 Documentary: Wild Horses https://vimeo.com/317470522     Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Bonus Points: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints    Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.

Silk Road Mountain Race 2019 is LIVE. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Kyrgyzstan.   Episode 10: Stefano seats together with the winners of the Silk Road Mountain Race 2019: Jakub Sliacan, overall 1st rider to arrive at the finish line; Scotti and Ernie Lechuga winners of the pair competition.     Links:   Website: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/891/silk-road-mountain-race-2019   Silk Road Mountain Race #1 Documentary: Wild Horses https://vimeo.com/317470522     Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Bonus Points: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints    Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/silkroadmtnrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silkroadmountainrace/ Newsletter: https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/#newsletter Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.

The first edition of the Atlas Mountain Race. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Agadir. Episode 1: Walking around in the registration day: explorers, first timers, veterans and a lot of cool stories.   Links:   Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.cc   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/911143/atlas-mountain-race-2020   Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Imdukal'N' El Hussain Safir: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ImdukalN_El_Hussain_Safir   Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlasmountainrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlasmountainrace Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.

Episode 2: Everything in 24 hours. From the start point to the first CP, the long first day of riders and all their surroundings.     The first edition of the Atlas Mountain Race. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Agadir.   Links:   Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.cc   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/911143/atlas-mountain-race-2020   Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Imdukal'N' El Hussain Safir: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ImdukalN_El_Hussain_Safir   Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlasmountainrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlasmountainrace Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.

The longest stretch fo the race, from CP1 to CP2, where Nelsons put some gems of his race, especially the great arrival to CP2.    The first edition of the Atlas Mountain Race. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Agadir.   Links:   Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.cc   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/911143/atlas-mountain-race-2020   Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Imdukal'N' El Hussain Safir: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ImdukalN_El_Hussain_Safir   Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlasmountainrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlasmountainrace Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.    

Between oases and gravel climbs people are dreaming about something different than an omelette (and sometimes they also get to eat something different than an omelette). And at night time, something interesting happens.    The first edition of the Atlas Mountain Race. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Agadir.   Links:   Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.cc   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/911143/atlas-mountain-race-2020   Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Imdukal'N' El Hussain Safir: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ImdukalN_El_Hussain_Safir   Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlasmountainrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlasmountainrace Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.  

Stories of ground scores, long walks, scratches, and races on the way to Siri Rabat.    The first edition of the Atlas Mountain Race. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Agadir.   Links:   Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.cc   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/911143/atlas-mountain-race-2020   Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Imdukal'N' El Hussain Safir: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ImdukalN_El_Hussain_Safir   Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlasmountainrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlasmountainrace Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.

Sitting together with the winners of the first edition of the Pedaled Atlas Mountain Race and getting to know more about their journey. Obviously with some silly questions, in a perfect Stefano's style.   The first edition of the Atlas Mountain Race. This podcast will follow the race from the start until the last day at the finish line in Agadir.   Links:   Website: https://www.atlasmountainrace.cc   Komoot map of the route: https://www.komoot.com/collection/911143/atlas-mountain-race-2020   Voice by Calamaro: https://instagram.com/calamarocc Music By Imdukal'N' El Hussain Safir: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ImdukalN_El_Hussain_Safir   Subscribe to the podcast from:   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/36v8Hy0VofuPnfapp8ZOD1   Apple Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-silk-road-mountain-race-podcast/id1407424948?mt=2   Google Podcast http://tiny.cc/chmk9y   Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/racesilkroadmountainracecc/silk-road-mountain-race-podcast       or direct RSS Feed https://silkroadmountainrace.podbean.com/feed.xml   Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlasmountainrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlasmountainrace Produced by Silk Road Mountain Race Ltd.