24 Hours of Adrenalin

24 Hours of Adrenalin is a mountain bike event series in North America. In 2005, over 10,000 enthusiasts participated, earning 24 Hours of Adrenalin the title of "fastest growing mountain bike event series in North America. [ [http://www.24hoursofadrenalin.com/twenty4/index.cfm?fuseaction=dsp_bringExpect&eventContentID=2a680a0a-7e90-e2a3-b908-ea0c0fcdb1da 24 Hours of Adrenalinâ„¢ ] ] It revolves around a massive relay race, where solo riders or teams of up to ten people compete to ride as many laps as possible in 24-hours, though participants are only required to complete one lap. The race generally favors speed over technical skill and begins with a 600-metre dash to retrieve bikes. In addition to placings, awards are presented for Best Theme and Best Helmet. First place winners in each category receive a jersey and medal, while other finalists receive prizes donated by sponsors. [ [http://www.24hoursofadrenalin.com/twenty4/index.cfm?fuseaction=dsp_bringExpect&eventContentID=2a680a0a-7e90-e2a3-b908-ea0c0fcdb1da 24 Hours of Adrenalinâ„¢ ] ]

The race takes place annually in various cities across North America, including:
* Idyllwild, California
* Monterey, California
* Canmore, Alberta
* Conyers, Georgia

The 24 Hours of Adrenalin world solo championships take place at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia, the site of mountain biking's debut as an Olympic sport. [ [http://www.24hoursofadrenalin.com/twenty4/index.cfm?fuseaction=dsp_eventDetails&eventContentID=701d36dd-7e90-e2a3-b54c-9446f148c77d 24 Hours of Adrenalin ] ] Qualifying athletes compete for titles in elite, age group and single speed categories.

ee also

*Mountain bike racing
*24 Hour Mountain Bike Races
*Sleepless in the Saddle
*Mountain Mayhem

References

External links

* [http://www.twenty4sports.com 24 Hours of Adrenalin]