The World's first 24hr Road Race Coming in 2008

News Posted: 15 November 2007

Source: Madison

Ridden the Etape? Ridden a couple of stages of the Tour? Ride the Premier Calendar? Ridden all 10 of the Mountain Mayhems? Looking for a new challenge? Want to make history?

Well, look no further, Shimano in partnership with Provelo Support are launching the world's first 24hr Road Race in 2008. Scheduled to take place on the weekend of 12th/13th July 2008, this event offers a new experience for teams of 5 across all road categories as they battle it out on a tough and, for almost everyone, unfamiliar circuit.

Mountain Mayhem is a huge event - the new 24 hour Road race looks like being just as popular

Experienced enduro organiser Patrick Adams, with the financial backing of Madison, has spent over 3 years looking for a venue to turn this dream into reality,

"They said it could never be done, but now here we are creating yet another landmark enduro event. 10 years ago Madison and I worked hard to create the UK's first 24 hour MTB event and now once again we are working together to create this new watershed for enduro road racing."

With Shimano, the title sponsor for this event, Provelo, have pulled out all the stops to secure an impressive 8.9 mile closed to the public quality road circuit. So, where will all the action take place? The Brecon Beacons, on the Sennybridge army training area, a stunning setting which will take riders to their limits as they tackle what looks likely to be a landmark event. A combination of dramatic descents, stunning scenery, coupled with some lung busting climbs will certainly make this an event to remember, a challenge of a lifetime and a chance to make road-racing history.

The event looks likely to attract some of the country's leading riders and teams

Dominic Langan, CEO for Madison had this to add:

"Finding a suitable venue for this event has been a real struggle, but Pat has found a truly jaw dropping location. There is no monotony; it has climbs, descents, hairpin bends and the Welsh weather so without doubt it'll be a real challenge for the riders. This is unlike any other event we sponsor, it is unique, it is groundbreaking and as such it is only right that Shimano should be the title sponsor."

This event would not have been possible without the co-operation of the Army and in particular Major Eddie Mahony who had the following to say: "It has all the makings of being a fantastic event, and we are only too happy to offer our training area to hold this 24 hr Road Race. It is an outstanding location which will give all riders different challenges, and yes we're entering a team in what we think will be a top class road race."

However, don't be fooled into thinking this is a road version of Mountain Mayhem. This is pure road racing at its best, requiring all the tactics and skills and more importantly team work that you would expect to find in any professional race. Categories will be elite/1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, with a handsome prize purse and fabulous prizes provided by Shimano. In year one, only 250 teams will be able to enter this unique event. If you and your team mates think you have what it takes then get in touch now - patrick@provelo.freeserve.co.uk