For Leanne Bentley, riding in the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race was an exercise in giving up control. From 30-kilometer hike-a-bikes to perilous river crossings and rationing a dwindling food supply, she learned to roll with the punches and was rewarded beyond measure. Find her hazy memories and reflections from Kyrgyzstan here…

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