Motorcycle Riding Safety inMongolia

11. Additional Information

i)  Off-road motorcycle trips with "Motorcycle Mongolia" are intended to be a positive experience for all involved.   The tour is not a RACE or COMPETITION  and dangerous riding will not be tolerated.  All participants are expected to respect the culture, nature and people of Mongolia.

ii)  It is our duty to travel through Mongolia without damaging its pristine environment, nor disrupting the lives of the local population and their animals. Sometimes we will be riding through National Parks and Natural Reserves where flora is protected by law. Sharp braking or spinning wheels will be frowned upon by the locals and damage the reputation of the Company. Arrival at camp signals the end of the riding day.  DO NOT  request use of bikes to explore the surrounding area.

iii)  Most of the roads we travel on are not black-topped, but clear trails are obvious. Straying away from the tracks risks damage to the environment and the motorcycle. Places which are or have been inhabited by nomadic families are likely to be surrounded by bits such as metal or bones which can easily damage the tyres. Additionally, if you divert from the trail to an area that cannot be accessed by the support vehicle, it will be difficult to rescue you in case of accident.

iv)  All riders must follow the instructions of the TOUR LEADER. Often Mongolian roads are a like a maze, splitting and re-joining so it is not possible to describe in advance every trail and split in the road.  Everyone must stop and re-group with the support vehicles at river crossings. If the water is deemed to be too deep the bikes will be loaded onto trailers and taken across, or we will find an alternative route.  No one must attempt to make a river crossing by themselves when they are alone.

v)   Due to weather conditions and other factors, tracks can change from one year to the next. Bridges can break, rivers flood and roads become impassable. DO NOT  disturb the Tour Leader and drivers by continual quizzing on the trail. We will do our best to follow the written itinerary.

vi)  Petrol for the motorbikes will be supplied by The Company and is included in the price of the tour. It is your responsibility to inform the Tour Leader if your tank needs refilling.

vii)  Mongolia has a zero tolerance law in relation to alcohol. DO NOT DRINK  excessively the night before the start of the tour.  Police in Ulaanbaatar are particularly vigilant and may seize the motorbike if the driver gives a positive alcohol reading.

viii)  The bike allocated to you is your responsibility until it is returned at the end of the tour. You MUST NOT  allow local people to sit on it or ride it.

xi)   Mongolia is a great country for off-road riding and our tours offer a wonderful opportunity to see the way of life of the nomadic people of Central Asia. To ensure the smooth running of our motorcycle tours everyone is obliged to follow these instructions and to abide by our Terms & Conditions.