RIDE24, the UK’s only 24 hour endurance track event, has a new venue for 2011 and teams registering before Christmas will receive 20 per cent discount on their entry fee.
Organised by children’s charity Action Medical Research and operated under British Cycling regulations, next year’s race will take place at the Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, Sussex, on June 18-19.
The new venue is the only classic motor racing circuit in the world to remain entirely in its original form and will give RIDE24 racers a 2.4 mile smooth, undulating, circular track.
Teams of four will vie for the RIDE24 trophy, won by the team that completes the most laps and therefore travels furthest in 24 hours. The winning team will also secure themselves a free place in the French 24 Heures Velo event at the legendary Circuit Bugatti in Le Mans
Teams can register before Christmas at the discounted rate of £239.20, using the code RIDE242010. Teams also need to raise £1,250 in sponsorship.
When not in the saddle, competitors can recover in the RIDE24 rider village, which includes camping facilities, 24 hour hot and cold food and snacks, massage area, first aid and mechanical support.
The 2010 event was won by the Sky Estall Express team, a team of BSkyB employees, who completed 191 laps – 876.6km at an average of more than 22mph.
Team captain Richard Broadbent said: “We were pushed every yard by some superb and very hungry competition but by dawn had built up a decent lead.
“Crossing the line for the final time was unforgettable – my best ever moment on two wheels. The event was slickly organised and had a fantastic atmosphere, with friendly faces both on and off the track – mostly masking a steely determination to win.”
Cyclists participating in RIDE24 raise money to help fund medical research into conditions affecting babies and children. Last year’s event raised more than £85,000 for the charity.
For more information about RIDE24 and to register, visit www.action.org.uk/ride24 or contact Sarah Stevenson on 01273 735788 or [email protected]
