One of the most committing rides in the programme. 677 km at altitude, roads above 5000 m and nearly two weeks of accumulation make this an extreme trip for highly prepared riders only.
The numbers
- Arrival airport
- Chengdu Tianfu (TFU), China
- Departure airport
- Chengdu Tianfu (TFU), China
- Start
- Nyingchi
- Finish
- Everest Base Camp
- Total distance
- 677 km
- Total elevation
- 7,059 m
- Longest day
- Day 6 - 130 km
- Biggest climbing day
- Day 9 - 1750 m
About this trip
This Rouleur Edition weaves big Himalayan riding with rich Tibetan culture, from ancient monasteries and prayer wheels to remote valleys and the spiritual pull of Everest itself.
Over nearly two weeks you’ll tackle a series of epic passes and long descents, riding above 5000 metres and alongside glaciers, rivers and vast high plateaux.
The journey builds towards the legendary approach to Everest Base Camp, following quieter back roads through timeless villages and past fluttering prayer flags before that final push to 5200 metres.
Difficulty: 5/5 - Extreme
Altitude is the defining challenge here—even strong riders will feel the effort differently when riding very high. This isn't just about climbing totals; remoteness, elevation, recovery load, and the physical stress of thin air combine to demand genuine preparation.
Dining: In this challenging environment, meals are planned around remoteness and logistics to keep riders healthy, fueled, and recovering. Food serves performance and necessity here, not indulgence.
Who this is for: Best for very experienced endurance riders who understand altitude, pacing and recovery. Not for riders whose main goal is comfort, culinary experience or relaxed sightseeing.
Day by day
A look at how the trip unfolds.
Arrive in Chengdu, Sichuan, in the late afternoon and head to the five-star airport hotel, just five minutes from arrivals.
By 6pm the whole group is in, and you sit down together for a clear trip briefing and dinner, the focus already turning to passes, altitude and the road towards Everest.
What's included
Transfers
Airport transfers.
During ride supply
Water, snacks, energy bars, coffee.
Passenger Van
Every rider has a seat available 100% of the time.
Pro Support Van
Providing backup support during the ride and top level transport protection for your bike / coffee machine / full tool kit.
GPS Routes
We will provide files for your Garmin / Smart Phone.
Ride Guide
The services of 1 experienced rider as your guide during the entire trip.
Chinese Visa
Support for obtaining Chinese Visa.
Permit
Tibet permit documents.
Guide
Tibetan tour guide.
Entry fee
Entry fee into all tourist attractions and parks.
Meals
Substantial breakfasts, practical lunch stops or roadside fuel, and hearty local dinners each evening.
Hotel
4-5 star hotels (no camping / double occupancy).
Included
- Hotel
- Entry fee
- Tibetan tour guide
- Tibet permit documents
- Support for obtaining Chinese Visa
- Ride Guide
- GPS Routes
- Pro Support Van
- Passenger Van
- During ride supply
- Meals
- Airport transfers
Not included
- Personal consumption – snacks (outside of ride times), alcohol , souvenirs.
- Tips to Tibetan tour guides (suggested approx A$100 per guest but totally up to you).
- Airfares from Chengdu to Linzhi and Shigatse back to Chendgu. Budget US$600 return for these flights.
- Photography (can be organized for additional fee).
From the road
A glimpse of the riding, the landscape, and the lunches.
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Where you'll stay
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Ride the right bike
Curated bikes available for hire on this trip.
Pinarello DOGMA F
Engineered for pure speed and sculpted with obsessive detail, this is the kind of race bike that turns every climb, corner and descent into a masterclass in performance.
Pinarello DOGMA X
Built for the long days that demand both pace and poise, this endurance thoroughbred delivers race-ready performance with a level of comfort that keeps the joy in every kilometre.
Pinarello X7
Crafted for riders who want comfort without compromise, this endurance machine blends smooth compliance with lively speed, keeping every kilometre controlled and genuinely enjoyable.
From the riders
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