• Courtesy of The Adventurists. For travel story about Mongol Derby
    Courtesy of The Adventurists. For travel story about Mongol Derby
  • More than two dozen horsemen raced across the finish line in Mongolia after a test of endurance that would have impressed even legendary tough guy and emperor Genghis Khan.
    More than two dozen horsemen raced across the finish line in Mongolia after a test of endurance that would have impressed even legendary tough guy and emperor Genghis Khan.
  • The international group of riders pounded across the Asian country's vast grasslands in the 10-day race.
    The international group of riders pounded across the Asian country's vast grasslands in the 10-day race.
  • One of the Mongol Derby riders walks his horse across the steppe.
    One of the Mongol Derby riders walks his horse across the steppe.
  • Competitors prepare for the race outside a ger near the starting point.
    Competitors prepare for the race outside a ger near the starting point.
  • Anyone can take part in the derby as long as they can ride a horse and operate a GPS.
    Anyone can take part in the derby as long as they can ride a horse and operate a GPS.
  • The Mongolian steppe looks empty but it can lay on equestrian entertainment at the drop of a bandana.
    The Mongolian steppe looks empty but it can lay on equestrian entertainment at the drop of a bandana.
  • Sandwiches and drinks after a long day's riding.
    Sandwiches and drinks after a long day's riding.
  • Crossing a stream during the course of a race.
    Crossing a stream during the course of a race.
  • Charles van Wyck, joint winner of the 2009 Mongol Derby.
    Charles van Wyck, joint winner of the 2009 Mongol Derby.

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