The Mongol Derby: a 621-mile circuit through the Mongolian steppe that traces the postal system created under Genghis Khan in 1225! Guided by a local escort, postal riders would ride more than 100 miles to a horse relay station, where another escort would be waiting with a fresh horse. This system lasted until 1949 when the Soviet Union took control of Mongolia and attempted to erase all history of Genghis. Follow the link below to read more about the history of this epic race. Visit our website at threecamellodge to join us in the great Gobi and discover some of the fascinating landscapes these riders will experience!
Posted on: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:00:23 +0000
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