Today we continue our newest EverymanTri exclusive feature called: World's 10 Interesting & Unusual races.
Over the next several months we'll crisscross the globe and feature the 10 Most Interesting and Unusual:
- Marathons (Friday Feature)
- Triathlons (Monday Feature)
- Swims (Tuesday Feature)
- Rides & Bike Races (Wednesday Feature)
Our goal is to travel the world with you in search of the most unusual, fun, and interesting races from Peoria to Peking.
One such race must certainly be the 24 Hours of Moab.
Imagine racing on a mountain bike for 24 Hours in the desert as either part of a team or harder yet---solo.
But why image it when you can watch the video below:
In thirteen years time this race has become one of the single greatest mountain bike races in the history of the sport. For one short weekend, a mountain bike city grows up out of the desert graze-lands as we host more than 5,000 racers, support crews, and spectators in a stunningly beautiful, completely remote venue and then, in two days, it's gone.
The Suzuki 24 Hours of Moab, is a world-class event that draws teams from all over the world. There is a field limit of 450 teams plus solos and the race books up faster every year, so get your team entered early. Don't miss this incredible race!
Here's a great pictorial feature of this year's race from the Blog Ultrarob.com
24 Hours of Moab Day 1
The first day of the 24 Hours of Moab has been very windy but the wind starting calming a little before dark. At the end of the 1st lap, 4 of the top 10 were solo riders.
Update 10/27: I've created a page for my 2008 24 Hours of Moab photos.
Night Before Race
Camp Area
Ergon Tent. The Table Had Been Clean an Hour Before
Racer Meeting
Bikes Lined up for the Lemans Start
Waiting for the Start
Granny
And They Are Off
Josh Tostada at the End of Lap 1
Watch the Sandy Spots
The La Sals
Chris Eatough and Tinker Juarez
Surfing in the Sand
Camp from the Ridge
Tinker Juarez
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