August Mongol Derby Day 9: When it rains, it pours
The heavens open out on the steppe as another 13 riders make it home, bin bags as clothing are suddenly all the rage and the usual finish camp cold beer is replaced by mulled wine.
Read moreAugust Mongol Derby Day 8: A home win
A Mongolian master horseman conquers the Derby, Adventure Class brings the party and "The Rocket" is unleashed onto the steppe.
Read moreAugust Mongol Derby Day 7: The heat is on
Tensions and temperatures rise on the steppe as the dash for the line begins in earnest, penalties upset the leaderboard and team alliances keep tired riders motivated.
Read moreAugust Mongol Derby Day 6: Luck of the draw
Lottery stations recast the dice as riders find themselves facing some fiery mounts, a vet penalty threatens to upset the leaderboard and one rider finds some touching inspiration for a new tattoo.
Read moreAugust Mongol Derby Day 5: Halfway horse
After the rain comes the sunshine for our August 2022 Derby riders as the clouds clear, the frontrunners remain locked in battle for the narrowest of leads at the halfway mark and "Chomper" proves manners are overrated.
Read moreAugust Mongol Derby Day 4: Ride, rinse, repeat
A wet day on the steppe tests gear and fortitude
Read moreAugust Mongol Derby Day 3: It ain’t over till it’s over
The field shakes up and a new leaderboard sifts out
Read moreAugust Mongol Derby Day 2: I get by with a little help from my friends
Day 2 and the rubber hits the road: good friends, good hospitality, good memories abound
Read moreAugust Mongol Derby Day 1: The lone ranger
A Viking makes an early bid to conquer the Mongolian steppe, "Munchies" attempts to bury his jockey in order to better access his lunch, and the heat is on for both horses and riders.
Read moreAugust Mongol Derby Pre-Race: Cleared for blast off
All 46 riders of the August 2022 Mongol Derby pass through start camp with only a few unplanned dismounts, nervously bedded down for the last time before the start gun fires tomorrow.
Read moreDing ding! Round Two: the August Derby is ready to roll
July Mongol Derby Day 10: That’s all, folks…until next week
And just like that, it's all over: each of the remaining glorious July 2022 Mongol Derby riders has crossed the finish line. It's time to party. We'll be back on 10 August, for this summer's bonus round of Derby action.
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