Sports Tours International have launched Le Manc 24 – a 16-team challenge to see who can cover the greatest distance within 24 hours in the Manchester Velodrome.
The inaugural event will take place on the weekend of November 8-9 and a mix of corporate teams, cycling clubs and charities are expected to take part.
Sports Tours International promise Le Manc 24 Hours will have the buzz and excitement of its French namesake – but indoors on the iconic 250m track where records have fallen and the foundations for British Cycling’s success laid.
Each team will have a maximum of six riders, with each rider expected to complete at least three hours of riding over the course of the 24 hours. Team strategy is expected to be as crucial as physical strength and endurance.
“Don’t miss out on this unique challenge to spend 24 hours clocking up as much distance as possible alongside your team,” said three-time Paralympic cycling champion and Le Manc 24 ambassador Dame Sarah Storey. “The Manchester Velodrome is an iconic venue and this event will provide the participants with another chance to create history inside a building that has already seen so many records established and broken.”
The cost of team entry is £1250 + VAT and includes bike hire (though you can use your own bike if you wish), chip timing, helmet and shoe hire (if required), a team base area in the track centre, 24-hour mechanical support, physio support, nutrition, emergency first aid assistance and more.
See www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/cycling/lemanc24 for more details and to enter.
