For months, whispers have been circulating about possible tweaks to the Challenge Samarkand bike course. Now the organization has confirmed it: the bike leg is getting a major upgrade – and it promises to be an even bigger test of speed, stamina, and scenery.
The heart of Challenge Samarkand remains untouched: that electric race-day buzz, the cultural richness of Uzbekistan’s crown jewel, and the spine-tingling moment you speed past its UNESCO-listed wonders. But in 2025, athletes will push further than ever before. The revised bike course now stretches to 88 kilometers in a single, uninterrupted loop, offering fewer technical turns and more room to let the watts flow.
And then there’s the setting. While the original route was already steeped in historic beauty, the new course ventures beyond Samarkand’s city limits into sweeping countryside vistas – a landscape that could almost distract you from the lactic burn in your legs.
The Challenge Samarkand team says this is about delivering both performance potential and an unforgettable visual experience. We say it’s the perfect blend of speed and spectacle – and a clear sign that this race is committed to raising the bar year after year.