Vegas In 24™

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Vegas In 24™ is the most unforgiving single-day cycling challenge on the planet. It is a brutal convergence of massive distance, extreme desert climates, and relentless terrain—all governed by an absolute 24-hour time limit. The event was forged in 2016 by Ho’Omau Chief Andy Funk, beginning as a 365-mile, unassisted charity solo ride from Los Angeles to the Las Vegas strip. Arriving in 20:41:25, Andy established the original fastest known time and the blueprint for what has now become the ultimate ultra-cycling circuit. Ten years later, the circuit has evolved. Ho’Omau now sanctions four distinct routes with distances up to 448 miles and vertical gains exceeding 19,000 feet.

Physique and mental toughness are merely the entry fee. Reaching the iconic ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign requires logistical mastery and an unbreakable engine. For those who conquer the entire four-route circuit, the stakes are even higher: Induction into the Hall of Fame and the Grand Slam Prize—a bespoke, custom-painted Canyon CFR.

Learn more about the very first Vegas In 24 event and how it all got started with a nonstop charity ride in 2016. Get more details on the The OG page.

There are a total of 4 routes to chose from, all ending at the world famous ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign. Detailed route information, comparisons and major takeaways can be found on the Routes page. Whichever route you chose, it has to be completed in under 24 hours in order to claim your award trophy, finisher certificate and to be added to the official leaderboard for eternal bragging rights!

The Bullet (Phoenix)

The Challenge
Constant Velocity

The Stats
345 Miles | 10K’ Gain

The Vibe
The fastest shot to the finish line. The Bullet feels like a nonstop desert time trial. With the lowest elevation gain and most forgiving gradients of all four routes, there is no coasting or gravity to help you. It is a pure test of your engine and your ability to hold a relentless, high-speed pace until the desert runs out.

The Original (Los Angeles)

The Challenge
The Founder’s Mark

The Stats
365 Miles | 14.8K’ Gain

The Vibe
This route is the baseline of the Vegas In 24 mythos and offers no favors. It provides a brutal, honest balance of the urban jungle, high-mountain passes and shimmering desert flats. It was designed to expose every possible weakness in your preparation. To finish The Original is to earn your place in the bedrock of Ho’Omau history.

The Skyway (San Diego)

The Challenge
Gravity’s Toll

The Stats
400 Miles | 19.4K’ Gain

The Vibe
The Skyway is a mountain specialist’s dream and a flatlander’s nightmare. It’s a relentless series of climbs that eat into your average speed and your mental resolve. Success here doesn’t just come down to your lungs—it’s about your power-to-weight ratio and your ability to keep pedaling when the road tilts toward the sky.

The Titan (Reno)

The Challenge
Total Engine Output

The Stats
448 Miles | 11.7K’ Gain

The Vibe
This is the heavyweight champion of the Vegas In 24 circuit. The Titan demands more than just endurance; it demands a relentless, unbreakable cadence. The terrain is deceptively flat and offers no reprieve. There are no mountain peaks to conquer, but also no descents to rest on. It is a 448-mile test of pure, uninterrupted power.

The Solo Standard (Drafting & Pacing)

This is a battle between you and the air. You must punch your own hole in the wind for every one of the 300+ miles.

No Drafting: Drafting other cyclists, motor vehicles, or your own follow car is strictly prohibited.
The Buffer: You must maintain a clean gap from any forward vehicle. Follow-car footage and GPX data (analyzing speed vs. power) will be used to verify that no aerodynamic advantage was taken.

Absolute Self-Sufficiency

Your crew is there to document and protect—not to serve. In a Vegas In 24 attempt, the rider is a closed system.

Zero Assistance: The crew cannot hand you food, water, or gear at any time. Even if you are stationary, the crew is prohibited from assisting with your bike or your supplies.
Mechanical Integrity: If you flat, you fix it. If your chain breaks, you repair it. If your lights fail, you swap the batteries. Any mechanical assistance from the crew results in an automatic DNF for the 24-hour record.
The Logistics: You must fill your own bottles and manage your own nutrition. All “shopping” or resupply must be done by the rider at public, commercially available stops.

The Role of the Follow Car

The vehicle behind you, whether your crew or a Ho’Omau support car, is a guardian, not a helper.

Safety & Lighting: At night, the follow car provides a safety buffer against traffic and illuminates the road ahead. However, it must never be used to “pull” the rider or block crosswinds.
The Rescue Protocol: The crew will only intervene in the event of a crash, a medical emergency, or a situation where rider safety is dangerously compromised. Once the crew assists the rider in any physical capacity, the official timed attempt is over.

Total Documentation

Continuous Filming: From the moment you roll out until you cross the Las Vegas city limits, the camera is rolling. This footage serves as the ultimate proof of your effort.
Verification: Unless you use our Ho’Omau support crew, final ride certification is granted only after a review of the raw video footage and a forensic check of your GPS data. No shadows to hide in. No excuses.

The desert doesn’t care about your training plan. To conquer the 24-hour clock, you must respect the environment. There are only two narrow windows of opportunity where the Mojave allows a human to pass: Spring (March–May) and Fall (October–November).

The Summer Trap: Attempting Vegas In 24 in the peak of summer is a high-speed collision with 120°F (49°C) heat. It is a medical liability, not a race. We do not sanction attempts during the summer heat.
The Winter Wall: Sub-freezing temperatures in the high-altitude desert and limited daylight will sap your core temperature and crack your resolve before you reach the halfway mark.

The Variable Analysis

Your start time is your first tactical move. You must choose between fighting the mountain passes in the heat of the day or navigating technical descents in the dead of night. Before you lock in a date, you must analyze the six critical variables:

The Daylight Arc: Calculate the exact hours of sun available on your chosen date.
Thermal Variance: Prepare for a 40°–50°F swing between the desert noon and the midnight flats.
The Wind Vector: Analyze projected wind speeds; a 15mph headwind over 300 miles is an immovable wall.
Atmospheric Cover: Monitor precipitation and cloud cover; the desert offers nowhere to hide from a storm.
The Launch Window: Time your departure to clear the traffic of Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, or Reno before the rush.
The Arrival Strategy: Account for Las Vegas traffic patterns to ensure your final sprint to the Strip isn’t choked by gridlock.

The desert is empty. and on a Vegas In 24 attempt, your biggest enemy isn’t just the wind – it’s the map. Logistics are a critical performance metric.

The Supply Gap: Once you leave the city limits of Phoenix, Reno, San Diego or Los Angeles, the desert is a void. On the ‘Original’ route, for example, there are only four logical resupply points over the final 260 miles.
The Weight vs. Range Paradox: You face a constant tactical dilemma: Carry too much water/fuel and you’ll be slowed down by the weight on the climbs; carry too little and you’ll hit the the wall miles before the next oasis.
Commercial Stops Only: Per the Code of the Desert, you are responsible for your own resupply. Whether it’s a 7-Eleven, a roadside gas station, or a grocery store, you must manage the transaction and the refill yourself.
The “Pit Stop” Mentality: Every minute spent off the bike is a minute the 24-hour clock is winning. We have found that gas stations offer the fastest “turnaround” times, but the frequency and duration of your stops are entirely up to your strategy.

To conquer the desert, you need more than legs; you need a unit. Every attempt requires a dedicated follow vehicle to provide a safety envelope and the official documentation required for the record.

The Independent Unit (Self-Supported)
You provide your own vehicle and a minimum 2-person licensed crew. While this is the most “raw” way to experience the challenge, you are responsible for the total mission logistics—from safety protocols and mechanical repairs to the mandatory front/rear compliance filming. This is a 24-hour operation; your crew must be able to rotate shifts to stay alert and keep eyes on the road and the rider at all times. While the crew cannot assist with your performance, they are your first line of defense in a crisis. While not mandatory, we highly recommend that at least one crew member has a medical or nursing background. In the deep desert, you are hours away from a hospital; having a medic in the follow car is the ultimate insurance policy.

Tactical Intel (Pre-Event Support Packages)
Even if you bring your own crew, you don’t have to go in blind. Our Pre-Event packages provide the professional data, route-walkthrough videos, and strategic handbooks you need to eliminate guesswork. From analyzing wind vectors to identifying every logical rest stop, we provide the blueprint so you can focus entirely on your performance.

Ho’Omau Pro Support (Full Mission Logistics)
Focus on the pedals; we handle the desert. This is the ultimate “Turn-Key” endurance experience for athletes who want to eliminate the logistical burden of the challenge. We provide the professional support vehicle, expert rotating drivers, and medical emergency kits. While the Zero-Assistance Code remains in effect for your performance, our team manages the safety envelope, timing, and mandatory documentation, ensuring you have an elite environment to chase the sub-24-hour mark with absolute confidence.

Finishing Vegas In 24 is a monumental feat of human endurance. We ensure that every mile of your struggle is recognized and etched into the history of Ho’Omau.

All Registered Riders

The moment you declare your intent, the mission becomes part of our official record.

Mission Tracking: Your challenge is listed on the official Vegas In 24 calendar with a direct link to your athlete profile.
Strategic Announcement: A coordinated event announcement across all Ho’Omau social media platforms and the global newsletter.
The Gear: All registered riders receive the exclusive Vegas In 24 Event T-Shirt and Mission Swag Kit.

Official Finishers (Sub-24 Hour)

Reserved for those who beat the clock and the desert.

The Hardware: Receive the coveted Vegas In 24 Award Trophy and a personalized, high-fidelity Finisher Certificate.
Leaderboard Immortality: Permanent listing on the overall and route-specific Leaderboards.
The Archives: A designated Rider Profile page (separate from your member page) featuring verified event photography and stats.
Media Blitz: A dedicated social media acknowledgment and a media release dispatched to sports and fitness outlets announcing your successful mission.
Who Crushed It: Featured listing in the high-traffic “Who Crushed It” section of the Ho’Omau website.
The Chief’s Welcome: An official finish-line celebration photo with Andy Funk (available with select Pro Support packages).

The Pathfinders (Inaugural Tier)

Be among the first to set the standard.

Legacy Ranking: The first five athletes to record a verified sub-24-hour finish on any of the four routes will be designated as the Pathfinders. These names serve as the historical benchmarks for all future FKT pursuits.

The Grand Slam & Hall of Fame

The absolute pinnacle of the Ho’Omau circuit.

Hall of Fame Induction: Reserved exclusively for athletes who complete all four routes (Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Diego, and Reno) within their respective 24-hour windows.
The Ultimate Bounty: Athletes who achieve the Grand Slam are awarded the Canyon Aeroad, Ultimate or Speedmax CFR—the highest-performing endurance machine in the world. The Canyon CFR is not for sale here; it is earned through 1,500+ miles of relentless desert pursuit.

The clock only starts when you do. But the mission begins the moment you put your name on the calendar.

Submitting your application is the first official step toward the 24-hour mark. This process allows us to review your mission profile, coordinate logistics, and ensure your chosen window is available.

No Initial Cost: The application and preliminary logistics review are free. There is no obligation to proceed until your ride is confirmed.
The Acceptance Fee: Once your mission is approved and you are ready to lock in your date, a one-time $375 acceptance fee is required. This secures your spot on the official calendar and covers your athlete dossier, event swag, and the custom finisher’s trophy.
Total Flexibility: We know the desert is unpredictable. If you are utilizing your own crew, you may adjust your route or event date at any time as your training evolves.

How to Start

Create Your Profile: You must have a verified Ho’Omau account to track your attempt and claim your place on the Leaderboard.
Submit Intel: Provide your cycling history, your “Why,” and your preferred route.
Choose Your Crew Path: Indicate if you are bringing an Independent Unit (your own crew) or if you are requesting the Ho’Omau Support Team to handle your safety, follow car, and documentation.