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Bicycle transportation is handled by our partner Dakam: Bicycles are accepted until September 4th – From Tashkent to Samarkand Return bicycle transfer – September 8th – From [...]

We have prepared a detailed instruction manual for you, where you can find information on how to get to Samarkand and the race location, as well as answers to questions you may have when visiting [...]

  Silk Road Samarkand is a newest tourist complex, that is located at the territory around the Republic of Uzbekistan rowing canal, and was opened to public in 2022. The name Silk Road was chosen [...]

Uzbek cuisine has a variety of dishes and everyone can find a dish to taste. Plov The most famous main dish is plov. Plov is made out of meat, rice, carrots, onions and a variety of spices. The [...]

Samarkand is the cultural capital of Uzbekistan. Over two million people from all corners of the world visit it in a year. However, Samarkand is rich not only in its historical sights, but also [...]

What do you know about Samarkand Rowing Canal? Samarkand Rowing canal was built at the end of last century and is located at the outskirts of Samarkand, in the Silk Road tourist complex. This is [...]

Frederic Funk (DEU) posted a blistering bike split to take the win at today’s inaugural Challenge Samarkand while it was a start to finish win for Ellie Salthouse (AUS), marking the first [...]

Challenge Samarkand partner hotels! Incredible! Athletes, participants of the Challenge Samarkand race have already booked all the rooms at the Savitsky Plaza hotel! Therefore, we have organized [...]

Challenge Samarkand – your first race in the heart of ancient Asia Samarkand is an ancient historical city, known all over the world for its unique culture, delicious food, incredible [...]

10 reasons to race CHALLENGE SAMARKAND Enjoy the taste of Samarkand pilaf, hot samsa and fresh flatbread straight from the tandoor. Travel back in time, visiting ancient city with national sights [...]