Mongol Derby 2024 – Pre-Race Training Day 3 – Marmot mayhem
The riders encounter the smallest yet most dangerous mammals on the Mongolian steppe before the Derby has even begun, and we introduce you to some of our crew.
Read moreMongol Derby 2024 – Pre-Race Training Day 2 – Bootcamp begins
The 2024 Mongol Derby Tumblers Club claims its first member, while riders grapple with their GPS, learn to hobble a horse and stop by a monastery for a final pre-Derby prayer.
Read moreMongol Derby 2024 – Pre-Race Training Day 1 – The riders roll in
There's no turning back now. Our riders have survived the dreaded weigh-in and made it to Mongol Derby Start Camp.
Read moreMongol Derby 2024 – Meet The Jockeys
It's back, and better than ever: the 2024 Mongol Derby is almost upon us. As the excitement, tension and rider nerves build, we're taking a look at the brave jockeys gearing up to tackle the steppe next week.
Read moreDay 10 – The final chapter
We wrap up the 2023 edition of the Mongol Derby with tears, cheers and just a few beers
Read moreDay 9 – A winner is crowned
Linda Herman claims the 2023 Derby crown, there's a shakeup in the top five, and the horde is set to descend on the final day
Read moreDay 8 – Gunning for the finish
The horde splits ranks, the leaders push on and a winner on Day 9 is in the cards
Read moreDay 7 – Sometimes we walk, sometimes we ride
Lost horses can't keep a good rider down and the field continues a steady push to the finish
Read moreDay 6 – Grit and camaraderie
The Swedish Viking pulls further ahead and teamwork saves the day
Read moreDay 5 – Teamwork and tenacity
We approach the midpoint of the race, four riders lead the field, stamina is put to the test and crew lends a hand
Read moreDay 4: The hustle continues
Lost horses, new friends, and a a horde of flies to mark Day 4 on the Derby
Read moreDay 3 – Gazelles and camels and spas, oh my
The weather continued to play a major part on Day 3 in this 2023 edition of the Derby, with the riders enduring another blistering day followed by a biblical downpour just...
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