Mountain Mayhem 24 hour mtb race

As those who have followed this thread will know, I took part in, and just about survived a 12 hour mtb race ( I wasn't racing anybody ) last year. I kind of knew deep down that I'd manage it, but that it'd be tough. I did, and it was.

For a few years now, I've wondered how on earth people can handle 24 hour events. Thinking they must be well beyond me, and that I'd stand no chance, physically, or mentally. Something about it won't let go though, so I'm going to see if it can be done. My current aim is to attempt this is 2019, so lots of time to train & prepare myself. My anxiety issues are no better, or worse than before: sadly, this stuff just doesn't go away, no matter how many goals you accomplish.

I think to acheive this, what I could really do with is a small team of helpers. I was fortunate to be looked after by both @IR and @Doctor_Cake ( who was mainly there for @Howard ) at Torq. I couldn't expect only one person to help over 24 hours this time, so at least two would be great.

Anyway, this would probably be the event, I think ( albeit the 2019 one ) http://www.twentyfour12.com/

At least I don't need to lose the weight this time :-)

It's about a month before I get married, but if I'm free (and not racing myself) I'll come and help.

Good work. Itches need to be scratched.
Too far for me to travel but happy to help with pre race training rides when the time comes. It might be worth doing something like next years ride to the sun as a way of getting yourself used to riding sleep deprived? I love overnight rides so would be happy to do that king od thing with you.

Yeh, if im home during that time happy to help.

Thanks, all. Much appreciated :-)

24hr mtb race

Oh my

let's do it on a tandemtb!

You could always form a team? Might be more interesting than just spectating & drinking.

drinking

mmmmmm

yeah what about a HONEY BADGER TEAM !???

HONEY BADGER TEAM !???

That'll need a @youramericanlover design.

yeehaa, special commemorative T shirt come at me

Give me 45 seconds and I can whip one up!

So?

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I had to send 3 emails!

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Spectacular

Can I get it as a tank top?

Exceptional.

ahem.

https://singletrackworld.com/2018/06/mountain-mayhem-returns-for-2019-and-yes-itll-be-a-24-hour-race/

Oooooohh

Definitely leaning towards Mayhem now, rather than 24/12.

Definitely leaning towards Mayhem now

I think that's going to be the one. Will probably enter as soon as possible.

Where is it next year?

Somewhere in Northamptonshire.

That’s a change isn’t it?

I enjoyed this event when I did it on a four man team

Yep, new venue. Hasn't been announced yet.

Maybe have a LFGSS team?