Updated: August 05, 2010, 12:00 AM
Mongolia marathon
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crossing a stream during the course of a race.
Charles van Wyck, joint winner of the 2009 Mongol Derby.