We'll announce in the mountain bike press and on the website when entry is open for 24 Hours of Exposure 2011.
Includes: race entry, free camping, trackside light charging from sponsors Exposure Lights, free lubing and bikewash by Juice Lubes, free Torq energy drink, neutral technical support for all riders, free tea, coffee and boiling water for riders, goody bag containing Bontrager inner tube, Juice Lube, Morvelo pins, Torq gel.
To find out more about the services we'll be providing for riders take a look at the Rider Info page or the Sponsors page to see what our sponsors are offering.
Entry Closes 18th May 2010
- Open (18+) Gentlemen & Ladies
- Veteran (40+) Gentlemen & Ladies
- Singlespeed (see below for more details)
N.B. Age refers to age on the day of the event. Race licenses and club affiliations are not required to enter this event.
The race is open to everyone over the age of 18 regardless of nationality and everyone will be eligible for placings and spot prizes.
As part of "24 Hours of Exposure" we will be awarding national champion jerseys to the category winners. Eligible riders must be of English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh nationality.
The UK 24hr Solo Singlespeed Champion jersey will be awarded to the highest placed singlespeeder across all categories. A singlespeed must be ridden throughout the entire race. It is the riders responsibility to inform race HQ on the day of the race that they will be riding singlespeed.
This prize will be awarded to the male and female riders that achieve the highest placing across all categories and have never done a solo 24 hour mountain bike race before.
A majority of the trails used during the event are graded as red/intermediate, therefore all competitors should be experienced and competent mountain bike riders with some experience of riding at night. Competitors can take advantage of the unique Exposure Lights offer to get some night riding practice in.
At the event sign on you will be required to sign a waiver confirming you understand these terms and conditions and will abide by the rules of the event.
24 Hours of Exposure is now an official qualifying event for the 2010 World Solo Championships in Australia. Read more...
The winner of each Championship category will not only automatically qualify for the World Solo Championships but if they choose to go, Exposure Lights will pick up the $400 entry fee.
All riders who take part in the 24 Hours of Exposure can qualify to take part in the World Solo 24 Hour MTB Championships in Australia this coming October.
Those athletes that finish within 75% of the overall winners number of laps can compete in the elite category. Riders finishing within 50% can compete as either a single speed or Age Group athlete. These are for both genders.