Video: Riding Genghis Khan's Empire

Oct 12, 2015
by COMMENCAL BIKES & SKIS  
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It’s Genghis Khan and the thoughts of him founding the largest empire in the worlds history that enter your mind when you think of Mongolia. A huge empty land, rarely visited, an exotic unknown that conjures up images of ancient times and fearsome conquests.

A land that will make you feel small, tiny in the midst of its vastness. Where the locals are strong and proud, and whose hospitality is legendary. They’ve conquered this tough environment, surviving here amongst the harsh seasons that make up the rhythm of life on the steppe. This is a land where the word freedom has a real sense of its meaning, not just a fashionable word used to describe our weekends.

We discovered a unique and breathtaking place to ride our bikes. Where it often seems that the only limits are in our minds. You don’t need to plan a route or follow a trail. You can just sense your own way through this never-ending landscape. You can start to imagine your own empire. One ruled by the freedom to ride wherever you want... No man rules here, just mother nature. It’s seems like a paradise, and it is.

To ride here contact genghiskhanpolo.com or enduromtbnepal.com.
Film by garythomasfilms.com

© Gary Thomas and Tangi Rebours


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28 Comments
  • 13 0
 Well, except for the hard tail and maybe pushing some dirt up some of those rocks to make some kickers, that is exactly how I have always imagined riding in Mongolia. Best video of riding in Mongolia I've seen so far. Are there any better ?
  • 2 1
 I agree, definitely a missed opportunity to use some cool natural features.
  • 2 1
 @ choppertank3e In the movie Where the trail ends was also in Mongolia of i don't mistake myself..
  • 2 0
 Richard Gasperotti's origional ZAM documentary was filmed in Mongolia. One of my favorite mtb films:

mpora.com/videos/AAdal1avmibr#6xaWDTt1C0uGPKrr.97
  • 2 0
 Pretty sure WTTE was china but the same desert is in both countrys. Will check out the ZAM doco. Love how generous the PB community is with good links. Cheers.
  • 1 1
 Yeah. All those rocks and no shots of hucking off of them. Bummer.
  • 2 0
 Hardtail makes it even better
  • 9 0
 photographer: "Ah shit, I forgot to take the lens cap off. You have to walk up and to it again"
Rider: :/
  • 2 0
 drone me up again
  • 5 1
 Mountain bikes have from the beginning been about getting out and away from things, to be in nature or the wild - whatever you want to call it. Glad to see that spirit alive and well. “Field?” “Lawn?” He’s charging down a mountain in Mongolia without a soul in sight not some groomed run in Big Bear dodging 200 dudes dressed like linebackers. Sign me up.
  • 7 0
 oh wow that was awesome!!
  • 4 0
 That was rad! Great cinematography, beautiful scenery, sick riding, and a great music selection.
  • 4 1
 Hope he made a Strava segment
  • 2 0
 amazing! like skiing trees, rock glades!
  • 2 1
 Anyone remember that South Park episode? God damn Mongorians!
  • 1 0
 Different planet from mine......no trees!
  • 2 0
 No bears !
  • 1 0
 Kinda figured that's what'd be like. Good for xc I guess.
  • 1 0
 It is preferable not to travel with a dead man.
  • 4 6
 I'm all about traveling and with your bike is even better, but flying your bike across the world to ride down a field, kinda seems like a waste
  • 1 0
 All about the experience, my friend. I would do some things (that are most likely illegal in the state of California) to ride my bike in some far off lands.
  • 4 0
 The only thing separating it from being just that- riding down a field- is the rocks. The rider makes a point of missing all of them. You could build a pretty sweet trail there if you utilized those boulders, though. Was waiting for the trials action to start.
  • 1 2
 This
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTOyFuhv_eo
should have been the soundtrack.
  • 1 2
 The paint job on that frame is a lot better than their other new ones.
  • 1 0
 Hi Max,

it's not a paint job but a titanium all mountain hardtail frame! www.commencal-store.com/cadre-meta-ht-am-650b-titanium-2015-c2x14498524

Regards!
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