Arrive Chengdu Sichuan China late afternoon. Tonight we stay in the 5 star Airport Hotel 5 mins from the arrivals lounge. Riders will fly in from around the world - please arrive by 6pm. Group dinner and briefing for the trip happens tonight.

Day 2 launches your Tibetan adventure with an early flight to Nyingchi. As you soar over the Hima-layas, the breathtaking aerial views offer a preview of the terrain you’ll soon cycle. Landing at 2,950 meters, you’ll feel the thin air - a reminder of the challenges ahead. Today’s focus is on acclimatization, with a light schedule allowing you to rest, hydrate, and adapt to the altitude. As you settle in, antici-pation builds for the cycling journey that begins tomorrow, transforming the awe-inspiring landscape you’ve witnessed from above into an intimate, two-wheeled exploration.

Your day begins with an early morning ride along the spectacular Nyang River, immersing you in Ti-bet’s untouched wilderness. This route offers a cyclist’s dream: a solitary road winding through pristine landscapes, with only the rushing river for company. Your journey concludes at the turquoise waters of Basong Tso, where the award-winning Songtsam Resort provides a luxurious retreat on the lake’s shore.

Today’s ride showcases Tibet’s dramatic landscape diversity. Watch the scenery transform from lush pine forests to stark, lunar-like terrain as you approach your first high pass in our vehicles. We won’t start climbing yet as we are still acclimatizing. However you’ll have the chance to do the exhilarating 50km descent. As you navigate the twisting Yarlung Valley, be alert for the mischievous monkeys eager to snatch your water bottles!

Today we take a chill day to help with acclimatization. During the day we will visit one of the oldest Monasteries in Tibet - The Potala Palace.

In the afternoon explore the old town of Lhasa on foot. The sights and sounds are guaranteed to in-spire, and don’t forget to say a silent prayer for good legs and favourable winds as you spin the prayer wheels!

Rise early and leave for Tibet’s famous azure coloured lake. We ride along the shore of the lake before conquering a 5000m pass. The road travels by the a glacier before dipping down into a majestic valley.

It’s one of the most scenic days of riding on the trip. Our destination town is oozing with so much old world charm you won’t want to leave.

Rise early and visit the authentic old quarters. Then it’s 98km along the mostly flat and fast road. The last climb over the bridge into town is a hotly contested KOM. We are riding at 4000m today–the air is thin which means fast speeds on the flat.

In the afternoon rest & relax in your hotel or visit the local monastery.

Today is one of the hardest days of the trip—we ride to the highest pass on the trip at 5181m. After a brief stop at the top to catch our breath its downhill all the way to our Hotel. We ride beside a picturesque river most of the way to our destination and if the sky is clear you’ll get your first glimpse of Everest.

Early morning we will start riding the huge pass that takes us into Everest Base Camp in the dark. The road is new and affords magnificent views of Everest at the top. Just as you summit you will see the early light appearing on Everest - this has to be one of the worlds ultimate #WYMTM moments.

After a fun filled descent then lunch you’ll head out along the back road into Everest.

Today marks the pinnacle of your cycling adventure - the legendary ride into Everest Base Camp.

Prepare for an experience that will etch itself into your memory forever, as you embark on a route few cyclists have dared to attempt. Your journey begins on the lesser-known “back road,” a route that unveils the hidden gems of the Himalayas. As you pedal, you’ll pass through timeless villages where life seems to flow at its own peaceful rhythm, untouched by the modern world rushing by elsewhere. Prayer wheels spin in the thin mountain air, and colorful prayer flags flutter against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks. Gradually, the landscape transforms as you snake your way up the valley. The air grows thinner, and each pedal stroke becomes a testament to your determination. You’re not just climbing a mountain; you’re ascending into legend, approaching an altitude of 5,200 meters (17,060 feet) where the air itself seems to whisper tales of mountaineering glory.

Today is a transit day in the car as we make our way back to Shigatze.

Time to say good-bye! We fly out of Tibet and back to Chengdu China today. You will arrive in Chengdu before lunch so you can fly out in the afternoon or spend a few days exploring the city of Chengdu.