24 HOURS CYCLING RACE
An outstanding cylco-sportive on the legendary Le Mans circuit!
CGO agency has been specialized in event management since 1995 and organizes now a team endurance cyclo-sportive in partnership with Le Mans Sarthe Vélo (MSV) cycling association and with the support of the French Cycling Federation (FFC).
The 25th and 26th of August 2012, around 400 teams (2000 Riders) are expected to come from all parts of France and other foreign countries to compete on the Le Mans Bugatti Circuit.
Presentation portffolio and race rules available in the "Download" section.
Categories
The race is open to all bicycle users (triathlete, cyclist, ultra cyclist, members or not of a Cycling Federation,...) acording to the choosen category. You can compete as a single competitor, a pair or teams of 4, 6 or 8 riders. Contestants need to be at least 18 on the day of the event and are categorised as follow:
- SINGLE (1C*) :1 Man or1 Woman
- PAIR (2C) : 2 Men or 1 Man and 1 Woman
- PRESTIGE (4C) : 4 Men or 4 Women
- COMPETITOR (6C) : 6 Men or 6 Women or Mixed (2 Women minimum)
- LEISURE (8C) : 8 Men or 8 Women or Mixed (3 Women minimum)
(* contestant number per team)A general ranking and a ranking by category, set according to the longest distance riden, will be established. Teams not listed in a category as mentioned above will compete in the general ranking only.
Prices
Registration are open from the 7th of November until the 25th of July. Registration fees depend on the number of contestants and on when registration is completed.
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Registration |
Price per team* |
| SINGLE | 275€ |
| PAIR | 440€ |
| PRESTIGE | 660€ |
| COMPETITOR | 770€ |
| LEISURE | 880€ |
2011 Race
The last August 20th and August 21ST took place of the third edition of Le MANS 24 Hours Cycling Race on Bugatti track mostly dedicated for Engine races. Participation have been increased by nearly 200 cycling racers, with 1748 participants came to a fight for the victory or for a challenge just after Daniel Mangeas, “ Voice of the Tour De France” given the start under a blazing sun.
Four riders Team (n° 401), VULCO representatives, already victorious in 2010, has once again imposed their supremacy with 233 laps means 975 kilometers around the clock. Shortly before nightfall one team member of VULOC realized a new lap record in 5 ‘14”, the Vulco Team brought a decisive attack in beating the hold record set in on Bugatti circuit in 2009 in 5’29” . That was the evidence of the increasing level of competitors; the old record has been overtaken by more than twenty Teams over the week end.
Saturday 11pm storm coming over causing minor falls, among them cars and motorcyclists looked more at ease to find the right paths, riders looked for better grip. Further to the Medical center, fewer interventions in 2011 against than last two editions, no doubt prudence and experience was a key during the race. The Organization, which feared the conditions of grip of wheels on wet track, it is found reassurance for the race. After the rain, lightning was invited to the party striking the Bugatti’s base station communication, causing a short failure to communicate to each others, and given some trouble to the timing record.
Early on Sunday the sun had return and Vulco Team took its second turn beforehand! The fighting for second place was going to be hot and the youth Btwin Racing Team n° 524 belong finally second seat in front of the Bike Fontainebleau Avon Club n° 441.
The Female Team “je porte un casque” (wearing a helmet) the first one in its category, “100% WOMEN” newly created, finished 302 place in overall with 704 kilometers on the clock record.
Most of them promised to come back next year in 2012; the atmosphere of the race endurance during 24 Hours is so nice, very exciting and challenging, a particular race with a fantastic ambience.
The appointment is made for the 25th and 26th August 2012!
