2-day Cycling Tour in the surroundings of Tashkent

Departure by car at 8am from Tashkent to the Parkent district (60km, 1 hour), renowned for its vineyards. Upon arrival at the entrance to Krasnogorsk, transfer to bicycles and check your bike and equipment before setting off. Your first stop is Krasnogorsk, a former mining town with a rich history of uranium extraction in the mid-20th century. Continue to the village of Shampan, named after the famous French region Champagne for its extensive vineyards. Then ascend to the mountainside village of Sukok, home to a forestry centre with lush coniferous trees. Enjoy lunch at a local café in Sukok and sample authentic Uzbek cuisine. After lunch, cycle through picturesque vineyards and mountain scenery to the village of Zarkent. The ride ends with a descent to the village of Changikhisarak. From there, transfer by car to the nearby Sun Institute, a fascinating scientific site. After the tour, drive to your hotel in the village of Kumyshkan (10km, 10 minutes). Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. Cycling distance: 40 km (90 % asphalt, 10 % dirt); ascent 755 m, descent 709 m Meals: lunch, dinner

After breakfast, you will set out on bicycles into the mountains, heading towards the Ugam-Chatkal Reserve. After a slight ascent, you will enjoy a smooth descent through picturesque landscapes, leading to the Aksakata River and the village of Konurdek. This village marks the entrance to the Beldersay hunting ground, a popular spot where local hunters pursue wild boar and pheasants. Along the way, you will pass by apiaries and take in the stunning mountain scenery. Upon reaching the border of the hunting ground, you will stop for a picnic lunch, offering a break before the most challenging part of the cycling tour – a demanding 5-kilometre climb up the slopes of Mount Surenata, with an elevation gain of 400 metres. The effort is rewarded with a breathtaking view of Big Chimgan Mountain to the east and the sprawling metropolis of Tashkent across the wide valley to the west. An additional reward awaits in the form of a long, scenic descent past rolling hills, leading to the village of Karamanas on the outskirts of Chirchik. In Karamanas, you will transfer to a car for the final leg of the journey to Tashkent (40 km, 1 hour). Arrival in the city. End of the 2-day Cycling Tour in Parkent. Cycling distance: 50 km (70% asphalt, 30% dirt); ascent 985 m, descent 1655 m Meals: breakfast, lunch