We offer mountain biking experiences — but not in the traditional, fully guided cycling sense.
There is no dedicated bike guide riding alongside you. Instead, our journeys combine time on two wheels with road travel, weaving riding into a broader exploration of Mongolia’s landscapes and culture. You’ll ride where it makes sense, then continue by vehicle — allowing you to experience more variety without the pressure of a purely bike-focused itinerary.
Routes are chosen collaboratively. Each day is shaped in conversation with our team, and together you’ll decide how much you’d like to ride and how you want to balance biking with other experiences — time with herding families, exploring small towns, taking a camel trek, walking to viewpoints, or simply pausing to take in Mongolia’s monumental landscapes.
This approach creates a genuine sense of freedom — one that works especially well in a country defined by space and movement.
Our way of travelling isn’t for everyone. But for those who want to ride in a less structured way — while still having access to quality bikes, thoughtful logistical support (from road conditions to river levels), and reassurance — our Wild Horizons Biking Experiences offer something considered, flexible, and quietly expansive.
If you have a friend or family member who is a non-rider, they are more than welcome to join at a discounted rate.
Your journey is fully supported by an EL Mongolian team — typically a female trip assistant and an experienced driver. Our 4x4 vehicles travel alongside the route, transferring luggage and equipment, monitoring road and river conditions, and providing vehicle support whenever needed.
If at any point you’d prefer four wheels to two — whether due to terrain, weather, or simply energy levels — the option is always there.
Wearing a helmet is compulsory while riding. If you’re using an EL bike, a helmet is provided at no extra cost.
Your trip assistant is trained in first aid, and each support vehicle carries a simple medical kit. Walkie-talkies are also used on tours with two vehicles to maintain communication when necessary.
That said, independent riding requires personal responsibility. Riders must feel confident managing their own pace, balance, and decision-making on mixed terrain.
You set your own pace.
Daily distances are outlined in the itinerary but remain flexible. This is not a technical mountain biking trip, though experience riding on dirt trails and uneven terrain is an advantage.
Depending on the route, there will be climbs — some sustained and physically demanding — balanced by open stretches where rhythm and flow come more easily.
Expect primarily hard-packed dirt tracks across open steppe and valleys, with sections of loose gravel, sand, occasional rocky descents, and mountain passes. Weather conditions — particularly wind — can influence the difficulty of any given day. Strong headwinds are not uncommon and can slow progress.
On some itineraries, there may be river crossings. As always, the support vehicle is available if you prefer not to ride a particular section.
We use Giant XTC 800 mountain bikes with lightweight alloy frames, Shimano components, and front suspension — well suited to Mongolia’s varied terrain.
All EL bikes are fully serviced prior to departure.
Basic tools and spare parts are carried in the support vehicle, though we cannot guarantee replacement parts for every possible issue.
We collaborate with a small number of adventure-focused companies, providing trusted on-the-ground logistics and long-standing local expertise for cycling journeys across Mongolia. If you’re interested in partnering with us and would like further details, we’d be pleased to start a conversation.
We don’t operate high-production, full-service expedition trips with chefs and camp managers — it’s simply not our way. Nor do we follow the standard, well-worn biking circuits. Our routes have been developed gradually through long-term relationships with the communities we work alongside. The result is riding that feels grounded in place rather than designed around convention.
Our focus is on flexibility, landscape, and genuine connection rather than staged comfort.
If you’re looking to experience Mongolia’s freedom — riding across varied terrain while spending meaningful time in communities and engaging with culture as much as the physical challenge — and feel our approach aligns with yours, we’d be glad to hear from you.
If you like our tailor-made options but are looking to explore a different region, let Jess know the number of people in your party and we’ll put some itinerary designs together for you and send them across with the pricing.
