After last year's thorough and successful revamp, the 2013 Genghis Khan MTB Adventure & Grassland Marathon will largely retain the race courses, in agreement with the local authorities. However, there are a few exciting modifications, too. A brief report from last week's Technical Mission in Xiwuqi.

BV Sport, considered among elite athletes to be the reference in compression and recovery support products, will crown the King and Queen of the Grasslands in Xiwuqi this July. The French company is the latest sponsor of the 2013 Genghis Khan Festival, and will particularly promote the new KOG challenge. Nordic Ways is very grateful for receiving BV Sport's support.

The Genghis Khan MTB Adventure introduces an exciting novelty in this year's race: the Cannondale Cannonball. A daily intermediate sprint shortly after the start with cash prizes for the fastest three men and women. Brought to you exclusively by our new bike sponsor Cannondale!

As we previously highlighted in our Focus on Athlete series, a few people already accomplished last year what is now officially introduced as the King of the Grasslands competition: three days of long distance MTB + the Grassland Marathon. Previously we shed the spotlight on Hauke Stockrahm, now it is the turn of China's Ji Xinli.