World 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championships, 1999 - 2012.

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Hello endurance riders,

2012 is shaping up to be a really amazing event in Canmore, Alberta Canada on September 14 - 16, 2012 weekend. Ask anyone that has traveled to the Rocky Mountains in Canada and the town of Canmore and we are positive that the event and area will receive high marks on many fronts.

In addition to all the solo categories (Elite, Single Speed and Age Groups), new for 2012 will be the addition of two new categories vying for world titles: 1) "2-Person Open" 2) "3-Person Coed".

Already 13 countries have athletes registered.

Currently we are capping the number of total teams at 50 and the focus is on attracting teams from around the global. You might notice that teams will be accepted via a "team race resume" so competition should be amazing.

The town of Canmore (TCK), the venue of the Canmore Nordic Centre (CNCPP), the province of Alberta and the country of Canada look forward to providing you with an event experience that is certain to provide lasting memories.

Remember... "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go"

Information can be found at www.world24hourmountainbikechampionships.com

Cheers on behalf of the W24C/WSC Committee

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Global Elite confirm September W24C/WSC

With the confirmed registration of the top world elite solo riders, 2012 will be a battle for the ages.

With past and current World Champions and many National 24h Champions attending this September 14 - 16, 2012.

Here are "some" of the registered athletes:

- Jason English – Australia (Merida Bikes) – Current W24C/WSC Champion and Australian 24h Champion

- Tinker Juarez – USA (Cannondale Bikes) – past W24C/WSC Champion and past USA National 24h Champion

- Cory Wallace – Canada (Kona Bikes) – current Canadian 24h Champion, 2nd 2010 W24C/WSC

- Josh Tostato – USA (Trek Bikes) – current and 3x USA 24h Champion

- Kelly Magelky – USA (Trek Bikes) – 2nd place finishes at W24C/WSC and USA National Championships

- Tomas Kozak – Czech (Focus Bikes) – Current Czech 24h Champion

- Leighton Poidevin – Canada (Santa Cruz Bikes) – 4th, 7th and 8th at W24C/WSC

More announcements forthcoming

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Two top European National 24h Champions confirm W24C entry for 2012

On Tuesday January 10 Czech National 24h Champion Tomas Kozak registered for the W24C/WSC in Canmore 2012 siting his desire to race the very best in the World and 'unify the title'.

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Matt Page to race the worlds elite in 2012

Matt Page of the UK confirmed via registration that he will contest the worlds elite in Canmore this coming September. Matt is the current 2x UK 24h Solo National Champion who rides for Wiggle.

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Looks like the men's race will be quite interesting with so many names and so many riders who have never raced each other. Im interested to see how hard Corey will go off the front this time and how many other riders will go with him.

In regards to the girls, I would assume Rebecca will be back again?
 
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promotion

frensham said:
Well how about some promotion for them too? All we read about is what the male field will be like.
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Hi Alina, as an avid female adventure racer (Team AROC) yourself we would love to have you attend. Note that after the last worlds Katrin Van der Spiegel (2nd Elite Female) retired from 24 hour solo racing (thanks Katrin for a number of great performances over the years at WSC: 2006, 2008 and 2010), and then Jessica Douglas (World Solo Champion) retired. Rebecca Rusch (3x WSC: 2007, 2008 & 2009) last raced a 24h solo in 2009 and does not have plans to race solo.

Top ten women who are registered include: Andrea Kuster (Switzerland - 4th WSC) and Monilee Atkinson (Canada - 10th WSC).
 
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At the risk of asking a stupid question, WTF is "2-person open" and "3-person co-ed" and what's the difference (apart from team size presumably)? Is that mixed teams? What does "open" and "co-ed" mean in this context, why the different terminology.
 
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World 24 Hour MTB Championship teams vs. solo

Knopey said:
At the risk of asking a stupid question, WTF is "2-person open" and "3-person co-ed" and what's the difference (apart from team size presumably)? Is that mixed teams? What does "open" and "co-ed" mean in this context, why the different terminology.
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Back in 2007 we tested a 3 person team category adding it to the W24C/WSC event (won by Team Kenda which had a strong Australia rider on the team). While that was a test event, we officially added two categories to the event starting in September 2012 at the request of many riders globally. We believe it fits well with our core values and history.

"2-Person Open" means any two people regardless of gender (no sub categories), while the "3-Person Co-ed" means each team must have both genders represented on the team. Example: two women and one man, or two men and one women for the co-ed teams.

These categories have been carefully selected, each providing a great challenge. Some have said that the two person might be even more difficult. Only 30 teams of two will be allowed to participate, same with the three person teams. Teams are selected globally based on a team race resume.

Interested teams can contact worldchampionships@twenty4sports.com

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stuartwsc said:
Hi Alina, as an avid female adventure racer (Team AROC) yourself we would love to have you attend. Note that after the last worlds Katrin Van der Spiegel (2nd Elite Female) retired from 24 hour solo racing (thanks Katrin for a number of great performances over the years at WSC: 2006, 2008 and 2010), and then Jessica Douglas (World Solo Champion) retired. Rebecca Rusch (3x WSC: 2007, 2008 & 2009) last raced a 24h solo in 2009 and does not have plans to race solo.

Top ten women who are registered include: Andrea Kuster (Switzerland - 4th WSC) and Monilee Atkinson (Canada - 10th WSC).
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Jari Kirkland, former US National 24h Solo Champion and 2nd in 2009 W24C/WSC is showing interest as well.
 
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stuartwsc said:
Hi Alina, as an avid female adventure racer (Team AROC) yourself we would love to have you attend. Note that after the last worlds Katrin Van der Spiegel (2nd Elite Female) retired from 24 hour solo racing (thanks Katrin for a number of great performances over the years at WSC: 2006, 2008 and 2010), and then Jessica Douglas (World Solo Champion) retired. Rebecca Rusch (3x WSC: 2007, 2008 & 2009) last raced a 24h solo in 2009 and does not have plans to race solo.

Top ten women who are registered include: Andrea Kuster (Switzerland - 4th WSC) and Monilee Atkinson (Canada - 10th WSC).
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Think you are confused! Last time I looked I had balls and certainly not called Alina! I've never done an adventure race either.
 
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Crazy Canadian Training... Not Suggested

While Cory Wallace - Kona bikes (2nd W24C/WSC) has been working in the frozen tundra of Northern Alberta, Leighton Poidevin - Santa Cruz Bikes (8th W24C/WSC) has been working through the cold days running his stonemason business... this time of the year days are short on daylight and the boys find ways to grind some fitness through the winter.

We heard that the boys chose to ride from Canmore to Jasper in the dead of winter... like we said crazy, but inspiring.

226 days til W24C/WSC... what are you doing today?

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Training Session in Canmore with Tinker, Cory & Leighton this weekend.

Join a select group in a private training session this weekend in Canmore during the IBU event.

Sorry flights not included with this contest :(

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Follow up to a crazy canadian training ride...

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While Cory Wallace - Kona bikes (2nd W24C/WSC) has been working in the frozen tundra of Northern Alberta, Leighton Poidevin - Santa Cruz Bikes (8th W24C/WSC) has been working through the cold days running his stonemason business... this time of the year days are short on daylight and the boys find ways to grind some fitness through the winter.

We heard that the boys chose to ride from Canmore to Jasper in the dead of winter... like we said crazy, but inspiring.

226 days til W24C/WSC... what are you doing today?

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check out "Ride Time"

http://www.corywallace.com/
 
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