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Ride the Challenge Samarkand course on Rouvy. ROUVY is the go-to indoor cycling app for triathletes, offering a realistic indoor cycling experience on video courses. Every ROUVY session allows triathletes to practice on gradient-precise courses to build fitness, confidence and muscle memory.
Challenge Samarkand offers athletes the rare opportunity to race through one of the world’s most historic cities. Set along the ancient Silk Road, the event showcases breathtaking architecture, timeless monuments, and a deep cultural heritage that spans centuries. The course is as striking as its surroundings, combining smooth, fast sections with scenic views that immerse athletes in Samarkand’s rich past. Racing here is more than a competition, it’s a journey through history unlike any other triathlon experience.
Silk Road Samarkand is a newest tourist complex, that includes eight hotels – official partners of Challenge Samarkand – a modern congress center, an expo center, and the unique “Eternal City” park. The hotels, built using advanced technologies, are located on both sides of the rowing canal. All accommodations are official race partners, offering special conditions and discounts on stays for participants.
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As well as the middle distance, there is a sprint distance, women’s run and kids’ run so everyone can enjoy racing in the stunning Samarkand setting.
You can fly to either Samarkand or Tashkent international airports. From Tashkent you will need to catch the high speed train which takes a couple of hours
Samarkand is one of the world’s great cultural treasures, famed for its stunning Silk Road heritage and UNESCO-listed architecture. Visitors can explore the iconic Registan Square, majestic mosques, and intricately tiled madrasahs that tell stories of ancient empires. With bustling bazaars, traditional cuisine, and a timeless atmosphere, Samarkand offers an unforgettable journey into Central Asia’s rich history, artistry, and enduring traditions.
No sports available.
Silk Road Samarkand is a newest tourist complex, that includes eight hotels – official partners of Challenge Samarkand – a modern congress center, an expo center, and the unique “Eternal City” park. The hotels, built using advanced technologies, are located on both sides of the rowing canal. All accommodations are official race partners, offering special conditions and discounts on stays for participants.
Silk Road Samarkand is a newest tourist complex, that includes eight hotels – official partners of Challenge Samarkand – a modern congress center, an expo center, and the unique “Eternal City” park. The hotels, built using advanced technologies, are located on both sides of the rowing canal. All accommodations are official race partners, offering special conditions and discounts on stays for participants.
Silk Road Samarkand is a newest tourist complex, that includes eight hotels – official partners of Challenge Samarkand – a modern congress center, an expo center, and the unique “Eternal City” park. The hotels, built using advanced technologies, are located on both sides of the rowing canal. All accommodations are official race partners, offering special conditions and discounts on stays for participants.