Extreme Biking in Xinjiang’s Gobi Desert

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When the original caravans blazed new trails through the Silk Road in Xinjiang, I doubt many experienced the adrenaline rush that a few new trailblazers are finding.

In a new film titled “Where the Trail Ends” - previewed below – a couple of biking enthusiast experience Turpan in a way that no other tourist ever has. Some people look at Turpan and see a sweltering desert. Others see it as a playground.

How do you see Xinjiang’s Gobi Desert?

A few very cool photos from their journey:

Extreme biking in Turpan, a city in Xinjiang, China

Extreme bike jumping in the Xinjiang mountains of Turpan

The Sun Sets on an extreme biker in Xinjiang, China

Extreme biking in the mountains of Xinjiang, China

All photos by John Wellburn / Red Bull Content Pool

Video and photos originally on the Chop MBT Website

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  • Tom Carter said:
    July 17th, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    I tried doing that once with my 飞鸽 Flying Pigeon bicycle, but it ended badly :P

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  • Baard said:
    July 18th, 2012 at 7:28 am

    Awesome images. That gap series is just crazy. :-)

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  • Travel Blogging said:
    July 19th, 2012 at 4:26 am

    That was truly amazing. I take my hat off to these guys that’s some serious crazy bravery and skill! Nice video.

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  • Jo said:
    July 19th, 2012 at 11:07 am

    Wow, this is amazing. I’ve traveled a bit in the Gobi and love the changing beauty.

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  • china visa services said:
    July 25th, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    wow amazing pictures… i would be fun to see live:)

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