24 Hour Race - Faster Mustache

Does anyone have any thoughts on whether it may be feasible to do this in London? The races in Atlanta are usually organized as a semi-open source thing, where things are decided in meetings where anyone can contribute and where one person takes the initiative to implement the ideas. The route is pre-set, and it tends to be the best (sortest, least hills) way to get from checkpoint to checkpoint, but teams often vary it to account for traffic and other nastiness.

Race (last year's): http://fastermustache.org/fm24/2006

Race (this year's): http://24.fastermustache.org/

Route (check the elevation profile): http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/atlanta/719995327

Rules (also on last year's link):

1. This is a checkpoint race. You don't have to stick to the defined route, you only have to hit the checkpoints in order.

2. All field SAG must be done by bike.

3. You need to demonstrate that your bicycle has working lights, both front and rear, at the time of registration.

4. You can be denied a lap card by the race officials on the basis of impairment.

5. Team number must be displayed at all times on your bicycle.

6. If you see a downed/disabled rider, you must stop to offer assistance.

7. All rules of the road must be followed.

8. Every team must appoint a team captian.

9. Teams are accountable for the whereabouts of their team members.

10. There are no rider substitutions. No riders may be added to a team after registration ends.

11. There are no limitations on equipmnent used to race with the exception that it must be human powered.

12. You have to have yourself and your team registered by 11:45am, Nov 4th to compete.

13. Race is from 12 noon, Nov 4th, to 12 noon, Nov 5th.

14. We race, RAIN OR SHINE.

15. And finally... Race officials have the last call in all disputes.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. It is recommended that each racer learn the course before the beginning of the race. Do not expect a parade lap. If you don't know the route, get with rider who does and learn it.

2. It is recommended that each team member carry a form of communication in case of emergency.

3. It is recommended that if you choose to deviate from the set course that you alert your teammates to your changes and do so at your own risk.

LAP DEFINITION AND COUNTING:

1. Lap cards are issued one at a time to a rider with a unique identifer on each card (serial number or UID).

2. Lap cards must have all six checkpoint punches to be counted valid.

3. Laps start and stop at Johnny's Pizza, Highland Ave.

4. Lap cards can be forfeited, and thus the lap forfeited, at the discretion of the teams. In case of forfeiture of a lap, a new lap card can be issued. Only the last lap card issued can be turned in for a lap.

5. All laps must be completed by 12 noon, Nov 5th for the laps to count.

WINNING CATEGORIES:

1. Most overall laps. Awarded to the team with the highest number of completed laps. Tie breaker will be for the overall time.

2. Most individual laps.

3. Fastest individual lap.