24 hour mountain bike races
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24 Hour Mountain Bike Races are a form of enduro mountain bike racing
where solo competitors or teams race for a period of 24 hours.
These races attract elite professional racers, experienced non-professional racers and amateurs. Many of them also have a festival component to them including kid's races, bands, beer tents and an expo area. Part of the 24 hour mountain bike experience is the camping and friendships made during the weekend of the event.
The usual winner is the team or rider that completes the most laps with the first lap after the clock has ticked over 24 hours counting to the result, i.e.
The ranking would be:
Some races end the race at 24 hours and it is the team with the most laps in the 24 hours that wins, i.e.
The ranking would be:
Mountain bike racing
The Union Cycliste Internationale recognised the sport of mountain bike racing relatively late in 1990, when it sanctioned the world championships in Purgatory, Colorado. The first mountain biking world cup series took place in 1991. Its nine-race circuit covered two continents—Europe and North...
where solo competitors or teams race for a period of 24 hours.
Team Categories
Male, Female or Mixed teams of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 - 10 riders. Teams race in a relay, taking turns to complete a lap of the course. During the night racers use lighting systems to negotiate the course, however a few events now offer "No Night" Categories.These races attract elite professional racers, experienced non-professional racers and amateurs. Many of them also have a festival component to them including kid's races, bands, beer tents and an expo area. Part of the 24 hour mountain bike experience is the camping and friendships made during the weekend of the event.
Scoring
There are two alternative methods of determining the winner.The usual winner is the team or rider that completes the most laps with the first lap after the clock has ticked over 24 hours counting to the result, i.e.
- Team A covers 23 laps in 24:03:06
- Team B covers 24 laps in 24:12:09
- Team C covers 24 laps in 24:45:23
The ranking would be:
- 1st: Team B
- 2nd: Team C
- 3rd: Team A
Some races end the race at 24 hours and it is the team with the most laps in the 24 hours that wins, i.e.
- Team A covers 23 laps in 23:50:55
- Team B covers 23 laps in 23:58:12
The ranking would be:
- 1st: Team A
- 2nd: Team B
See also
- 24 Hours of Adrenalin24 Hours of Adrenalin24 Hours of Adrenalin is a mountain bike event series in North America. In 2005, over 10,000 enthusiasts participated. 24 Hours of Adrenalin claims the title of "fastest growing mountain bike event series in North America"...
- Mountain MayhemMountain MayhemMountain Mayhem is a 24 hour mountain bike race held in the UK. It has been held annually since 1998 and usually occurs on the weekend nearest to midsummer.The 2011 event will be held at Eastnor Castle's Deer Park, Herefordshire.-Levels of competition:...
- Sleepless in the SaddleSleepless in the SaddleSleepless in the Saddle is a series of 24-hour mountain bike races held in the UK, Australia and the USA.The format of the race allows entries to either be from solo riders, or by teams of varying sizes who ride in relay....