About this race
The 24 heures du Mans Vélo is a 24-hour cycling endurance race held in Le Mans, France. Riders begin in the afternoon and continue through the night. Recent listings place it in late summer. The objective is straightforward: cover the greatest distance before time expires.
The race takes place on the Le Mans circuit, located south of the city. This connects it to the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and the broader 24-hour racing heritage for which Le Mans is known. It attracts endurance cyclists, not casual participants. Previous events have featured solo categories for those undertaking the entire duration alone.