FAQ

24 Hours - Moving time or elapsed time?

To qualify as a finisher you must complete the route in the span of a continuous 24 hour period. This is often referred to as total elapsed time which includes all stops and breaks. Effectively, once you start the clock does not stop ticking until your reach the finish. Activity analysis apps, like Strava, often feature "Moving Time" as the activity's "Time". Be sure to dig a bit deeper and look for the "Elapsed Time". Elapsed Time needs to be under 24 hours.

Tricycles? Handcycles? Recumbents?

Any small vehicle that is suitable for use on a multi-use trail and solely human powered is permitted. Recumbents with fairings are generally not suitable for use on a multi-use trail.

eBikes?

No motor vehicles are permitted.

Safety and Support

This is a self-supported challenge. You assume all of the non-trivial risk and difficulty that comes with it. 

I have done [x] ride, do you think I can do this one?

If you need to ask then you likely don't have the experience required to safely attempt this challenge. Read some of the articles on Preparation.

Is this a race?

Short answer, no. The route primarily uses multi-use trails that are open to the public and not closed for the event. All riders are expected to be courteous to other trail users and follow any applicable laws. Do not exceed 15mph when slower trail users are present. If you want more of a challenge try completing the challenge on a fat bike or maybe a penny-farthing...

Is there a World Ultracycling Association (WUCA) Record associated with this route?

No. Riders attempting Ohio24 are discouraged from completing the route as fast as possible. This is both to ensure safe use of trails and to encourage riders to pursue alternative forms of difficulty. If you are a professional athlete and can complete the route in 16 hours on a $10,000 time trial bike and custom aero-suit, consider challenging yourself (and gaining the respect of fellow riders) by completing the challenge on a beach cruiser.

Is this a Flèche? Brevet? Permanent?

For those familiar with randonneur terminology, Ohio24 combines ideas from flèches, brevets, and permanents. However, there are no plans for Ohio24 to adhere to any ACP/RUSA classification or rules. Ohio24 differs from a typical randonnées in that;

1. You must ride 500 kilometers in less than 24 hours. This is quite a bit faster than what is recommended by ACP/RUSA for routes of this length, more than 40% faster...
2. Ohio24 is point to point which makes the accomplishment sweeter, but also introduces logistical challenges that are often avoided by most randonnée routes.

Preparation

See [forthcoming] posts on Training, Nutrition, and Equipment.

Solo or Group

There are no restrictions on group riding. There is no additional recognition for riding solo.