900 cyclists have entered the Le Mans 24 hour cycling race, to be held on the 21st August at the Le Mans Bugatti circuit in France.

There is a change in this year’s event in that the winners of the RIDE24 event to be held on the 19th-20th June in Surrey will be invited to take part in the event.

As well as the racing there will be an assortment of off-track activities including time trial exhibitions, trade stands and a cycling museum.

Entries are still available so for more information see 24heuresvelo.fr