Racing around the clock
At 9:00 PM, the race began, and with it, 24 hours of pure endurance. The first hours in the dark were fast and intense, headlights cutting through the night as we took turns in four-hour shifts. While one rider pushed on, the rest tried to recover—though sleep was scarce, and energy was fueled more by adrenaline than rest.
The race was not without challenges. A flat tire, a broken frame, a couple of crashes—each setback was met with quick fixes, teamwork, and the occasional laugh to keep spirits high. Our food tent became our lifeline, packed with energy bars, sugary snacks, and just enough water to pretend we were being healthy.
As dawn broke, exhaustion weighed on us, but so did determination. The final laps were tough, but as we crossed the finish line after 24 relentless hours, the fatigue was overshadowed by pride. It was hard, it was chaotic, but it was an experience we wouldn’t trade for anything. And yes—we’ll be back.
