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Map My Tracks Partners Revolve24

Revolve24Revolve24 a global series of cycling relay races set at iconic motor circuits around the world has announced a partnership with Map My Tracks to bring cutting edge tech to the events. The official app gets the competition started ahead of the race by allowing competitors to compete for pole position on the grid and for the ‘bragging rights’ associated with pit garage No.1 ahead of the Grand ‘Le Mans style’ Start.

 

By linking their GPS performance data during training rides, grid positions will be calculated based on the miles covered, feet climbed and average speed achieved in the time leading up to the event. Once the red lights go out at the start of the race, real-time performance data, individual and team tracking information will be available enabling competitors to know where they stand in the race for King/Queen of The Mountains, Fastest Lap, Sprinter as well as Overall Champions.

 

Revolve24 kicks off in September at Brands Hatch and each race will see participants take on a 24-hour race in a team relay format on closed circuit race tracks that hold huge sporting heritage. Full details of Revolve24 at revolve24.com

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Revolve24 Endurance Cycling Top Tips

 

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With Revolve24 just around the corner, we figured it’s time to find out what it takes to cycle in a 24-hour endurance event… So we asked a man in the know, Simon Lillistone, the Race Director for Revolve24.

 

Lillistone is perfectly positioned to offer advice on cycling events; the two times Olympian (1988, 1992), also led the delivery of all the cycling events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Now he has his sights firmly locked on Revolve24, with the first relay-race taking place in September at Brands Hatch. Here are his tips to help you take on this 24-hour endurance event…

 

Eat

Keeping fuelled is essential whether you’re in for the win or just for fun. You’re pushing your gut to the limit as well as your legs, so make sure you know what works for you by trying different foods and drinks before the big day. Eat accurately too, refuelling straight after each ride session and snacking regularly while you’re riding to keep energy levels stable.

 

Sleep

Worrying about how to deal without sleep concerns a lot of 24-hour first-timers. Get your head down and your feet up to aid recovery blood-flow while you sleep. Don’t slouch in a chair. Even if you can’t actually sleep, just lying down, relaxing and closing your eyes is valuable R&R. Obviously waking up again is just as crucial as sleeping! Make sure you have a good alarm clock, and a second back-up alarm on your phone or watch, both set to give you enough pre-ride prep time when it’s your turn in the relay.

 

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24-hour racing can be an emotional experience, especially if something breaks. Bring any specific spares you might need (gear hangers, long-valved inner tubes, Di2 chargers, etc.) but also pack ‘pit kit’ such as a spare pair of shared wheels for a fast change between laps. While mini tools and C02 inflators rule on the circuit, in the Pit Garage, a decent work stand, a pair of wash buckets and a track-pump makes keeping your bike clean and dialled ready for the next lap easy.

 

Head torches are also super useful whether you’ve got a midnight mechanical, or you’re trying to put your bib shorts on the right way round in the dark (we’ve been there!) If you have the room, rollers or a turbo trainer are great for a quick warm up/down to keep cramp at bay as night turns to day.

 

Clothing

If there’s one piece of advice the best 24-hour racers always share about clothing, it’s “take everything”. Be versatile with what you wear on the track: arm and leg warmers can be rolled up or down depending on conditions and thin shells can keep you surprisingly warm but still stuff into a back pocket. Pack all your shorts and socks too, as dragging stinking sweaty kit back on for another lap can be enough to crack the strongest resolve, and can rub you raw. We can’t recommend saddle cream highly enough in an endurance event – it can literally save your ass – and baby wipes are perfect for freshening up before laps.

 

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Get your bike professionally serviced, lubed and running smooth in the weeks before the event. Check tyres are in good condition. Don’t be afraid to try small tweaks beforehand either. For example lowering tyre pressures to 90psi or switching 23c tyres for 25c can also add comfort and control you’ll really appreciate by the time dawn comes around or corners get damp with dew.

Resist the temptation to change anything significant for the race weekend. Being able to trust that your bike works perfectly is way more important than risking reliability for the sake of a handful of grams of drag or a few more watts at the rear wheel.

 

 

Revolve24 is a global series of 24-hour cycling relay races set at iconic motor circuits around the world. Officially launched at Brands Hatch – which will also play host to the first event on September 19-20 – the series will then embark on a world tour throughout 2016 including famous motor racing circuits in the USA, France, Spain, Portugal and Canada. Full details of Revolve24 at revolve24.com

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Revolve24 Hits the Tracks

Revolve24Revolve24 has been announced as a global series of 24-hour cycling relay races set at iconic motor circuits around the world. Officially launched at Brands Hatch – which will also play host to the first event on September 19-20 – by Revolve24 ambassador Jason Kenny, the series will then embark on a world tour throughout 2016 including famous motor racing circuits in the USA, France, Spain, Portugal and Canada.

 

Having set a casual lap time of 6:16:20 on the undulating, 2.433mile circuit, Kenny commented: ‘I’ve always been a keen motorcycling enthusiast since a young age, so to combine this with cycling, Revolve24 is a dream event for me to be involved in. To see thousands of people here racing round the course on their bikes and enjoying a weekend of cycling entertainment is going to be great, and from taking on the course, the cycling side of things won’t disappoint!’

 

Racing teams can be single sex or mixed – disabled or abled bodied and entrants can be soloists, duos or teams of four, six or eight. Aiming to be as inclusive as possible British Cycling has agreed that race licences are not required to compete. Non-riding ‘Team Captains’ and team supporters are also welcome to enter and attend to provide strategy, support and encouragement.

 

For more information and to sign up to Revolve24 see revolve24.com