Victory in the desert is won months before you clip into your pedals. Logistics, safety protocols, equipment, and variable analysis are the difference between a DNF and the Hall of Fame. Every Vegas In 24 attempt requires a meticulous operational plan. Whether you are mobilizing your own Independent Unit or utilizing Ho’Omau Pro Support, the 24-hour clock does not care about any excuses.
Riding self-supported is the rawest way to face Vegas In 24. It is a massive undertaking that demands hundreds of hours of logistical preparation.
The Reality of Self-Support Choosing to manage your own crew means you are the Director of Operations. In 2016, it took five months to map the original route, secure the safety vehicle, and train the crew. If you choose this path, you must be prepared for:
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The Crew Mandate: You must maintain a minimum 2-person licensed crew to rotate driving. Fatigue is your crew’s biggest enemy; an exhausted driver is a liability to the mission.
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Vehicle Readiness: Your follow car must be a mobile fortress. Mechanical failure of the vehicle results in a mission failure for the rider.
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The Technical Burden: You are responsible for installing and maintaining front/rear dashboard cameras with 24-hour continuous recording. Without this footage, your ride cannot be verified for the Leaderboard.
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Medical Contingency: We highly recommend a crew member with an MD or RN background. In the deep desert, you are hours from emergency services.
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The Intelligence Gap: Entering the Mojave without professional intel is a high-stakes gamble. You will be responsible for your own deep-route scouting, analyzing unpredictable crosswind corridors, and mapping out the few existing life-lines (rest stops) hidden in the emptiness. Most “logical” stops on a map are ghost towns or closed shutters. Without our verified data, you are essentially flying blind through a furnace, relying on guesswork where there is zero margin for error.
If you don’t want to go through the logistics, planning, financial and time investment to put together your entire team and event, you can get our support crew to do some, most, or all of it for you. Choose from several options based on your specific needs and focus more time on your training instead. Ho’Omau Support services are optional. As long as you follow the rules, you can use your own crew and plan every bit on your own. All finishers will receive their awards trophy, certificate, t-shirt, etc and entry on the leaderboard regardless of whether Ho’Omau support services are utilized.
Pre-Event Basic: The Tactical Blueprint ($995)
Engineering the mission from your computer. Ideal for self-supported crews who require verified route data.
Verified Digital Nav: Tested GPX and TCX files with every tactical waypoint pre-marked.
Andy Funk’s Route Analysis: A comprehensive video masterclass breaking down the specific segments, hazards, and pacing strategies for your chosen route.
Waypoint Visual Library: High-resolution photo and printable list of every turn and landmark to eliminate navigation errors.
Fueling & Logistics Map: Detailed intelligence on every viable rest-stop location, including operating hours and available resources.
Climatological Data: Historical analysis of wind vectors, precipitation patterns, and temperature variances specific to your departure window.
Rider Portal Access: 12-month access to the Ho’Omau Rider Portal.
Pre-Event Advanced: Total Intel ($1,895)
Includes all Basic features, plus the following deep-reconnaissance assets:
4K Virtual Scouting: Full start-to-finish widescreen 4K video footage of your actual route with embedded map and elevation overlays.
Interior Recon: Video/Photo tours of every available rest stop interior—know exactly what’s on the shelves before you arrive.
The Route Handbook: A physical and digital mission manual including gear checklists, crew protocols, and emergency waypoints.
Strategic Consultation: Two 30-minute video strategy sessions with Andy Funk to answer questions and review crew readiness and timing window.
Multi-User Portal: Access for up to 5 crew members to your dedicated Rider Dashboard.
Dossier Page: A dedicated, SEO-optimized athlete profile on the Ho’Omau website featuring your mission details and live-tracking links.
Ho’Omau Pro Support: Full Mission Logistics ($4,995)
The “Turn-Key” Factory Experience. Eliminates the multi-month planning cycle and logistical risk.
All Intel Assets: Includes the full Pre-Event Advanced package ($1,895 value) at no extra cost.
Pro Support Vehicle: Specialized mission-ready vehicle including all fuel, insurance, and safety lighting.
The Professional Crew: Two expert, licensed Ho’Omau endurance drivers/navigators on rotation.
Medical Readiness: Vehicle is equipped with a comprehensive trauma kit, oxygen, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
Compliance & Verification: Dual front-and-rear dash video capture system (mandatory for Leaderboard verification) managed entirely by our crew.
The Hardware Backup: Access to a professional-grade spare Road or TT bike and deep-section wheelsets in the event of a catastrophic mechanical (results in “Finished with Mechanical” status).
Multi-Device Timing: Redundant timing systems to ensure your FKT or sub-24 finish is captured with 100% accuracy.
The Return Trip: Crew manages vehicle return and overnight logistics post-finish.
Tactical Mission Enhancements (A La Carte)
Scale your operation. These additional assets are available for riders who want to elevate their mission profile, increase visibility, or optimize post-mission recovery. Requests for a la carte services should can submitted during the secondary planning phase.
Connectivity & Media Intelligence
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Mobile Starlink Livestreaming: High-speed satellite uplink from your support vehicle. Maintain 100% connectivity in “dead zones” for continuous live-tracking and real-time social media broadcasting.
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Pro-Grade Drone Recon & Capture: Dedicated aerial cinematography for high-altitude mountain passes and technical descents.
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Mission Videographer / Photographer: Professional documentation of your 24-hour journey and finish-line cinematic capture.
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Post-Race Debrief: Featured interview with Andy Funk on the Ho’Omau YouTube channel, documenting your tactical approach and mission success.
Personnel & Logistics
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Embedded Medical Professional: Addition of a dedicated MD or RN to your support crew for advanced worst-case trauma readiness.
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Tactical Equipment Transport: Professional transport of gear, luggage, and bike-shipping boxes (scout/flight ready) from your departure point to your Vegas hotel.
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Athlete Relocation: Door-to-door transportation from your residence to the starting line, and post-mission transport to your Las Vegas hotel.
Finish Line & Recovery
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Vegas Finish Line DJ & Celebration: A high-impact atmospheric arrival at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, including a trophy presentation and photography session with Andy Funk.
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Elite Recovery Massage: Post-mission next-day sports massage in Las Vegas, specifically tailored for extreme endurance muscle-flushing and inflammatory reduction.