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The 24 Heures Vélo Škoda, a must-see event for amateur cycling, has been sold out since January, with 3200 race numbers allocated in just a few hours. Coming from 15 countries, participants will set off on August 23 and 24 on the legendary Le Mans circuit, either solo or in teams of two, four, six, or eight riders.
Nacer Bouhanni, former professional cycling star (2011-2023), will mark the event by giving the start of the race on Saturday at 15 p.m. Engaged with the Compex team, the former French champion on route 2012, with more than 70 victories, including six stages in the Giro and the Vuelta, will bring its aura to this edition. An exceptional sprinter, the Épinalien has shone in four Tours de France, four Tours of Spain and two Tours of Italy.
An open race and teams to follow
The general classification promises to be a hotly contested one, with teams like Chasse Patate and Frive, with clear ambitions, and Esprit Vélo, a regular in the top 10. In the women's race, the duel between Sprinteur Club Féminin, the reigning champion, and Team MSV Féminine, winner in 2023 and second in 2024, promises to be an intense spectacle.
Practical information for spectators
Admission is free for visitors. Parking is accessible via Avenue du Panorama ("Parking Rouge"), and pedestrian access is via the Panorama Entrance. The detailed program is available on the official website.
The Morning: a family outing
On Saturday, August 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., La Matinale Le Maine Libre-La Sarthe invites young and old to cycle along the Bugatti circuit in a friendly atmosphere. Helmets are required and the speed limit is 30 km/h for this one-hour ride.
See you in Le Mans for a weekend of cycling passion!
