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Vegas In 24™

Take the Challenge!

Vegas In 24™ is the toughest 1-day cycling challenge in the world. Not just because of the sheer distance, climate, unforgiving desert and mountainous terrain, but also because of the strict 24-hour time limit.

The challenge, created by our very own Andy Funk, started as a non-stop, unassisted, 365-mile charity bike ride from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. On April 23, 2016, Andy arrived in Vegas and set the world’s fastest known time in 20:41:25 hours. In 2025, Ho’Omau Endurance acquired the Vegas In 24 brand – turning it into an official ultra cycling challenge with 4 unique routes ranging from 345 to 448 miles and elevation gain toping out at 19.4K feet. The routes start in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix and Reno, and each ends at the famous ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign.

Tackling any of the 4 challenges is a massive undertaking and being physically fit and mentally tough is just part of the equation. Do you have what it takes? Review the basic summary below, check the available routes and review the various planning & support options – then sign up at any time to get the process started.

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. Route details, comparisons and major takeaways can be found on the Routes page.

  • Reno (448 miles, 11.7K elevation gain)
  • San Diego (400 miles, 19.4K elevation gain)
  • Los Angeles (365 miles, 14.8K elevation gain)
  • Phoenix (345 miles, 10K elevation gain)

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 and permanent leaderboard for eternal bragging rights!

While Reno is undoubtedly the longest challenge with the highest likelihood of missing the time cut off, it is a much faster route with forgiving terrain and less mountainous than the other routes. No matter which route you decide to tackle, it will test you in more ways than you can possibly imagine.

Finishing a marathon cycling event is an achievement… finishing Vegas In 24 is a massive accomplishment of epic proportions! Here is how Ho’Omau Endurance honors your amazing feat.

All riders

  • Challenges will be listed on the Vegas In 24 calendar with a link to the rider’s member page.
  • Event announcement, in coordination with the rider, on social media and the Ho’Omau newsletter.
  • Finishers will be added to and listed in the weekly Who Crushed It section of the website.
  • Finishers will be added to and listed on the overall and route-specific leaderboards.
  • All riders receive the VegasIn24 event t-shirt and swag.

Official Finishers

  • Receive the coveted Vegas In 24 award trophy and finisher certificate.
  • Designated rider profile page (in addition to member page) on the website featuring event pictures (if available).
  • Social media acknowledgment on all Ho’Omau platforms.
  • Media release to sports & fitness outlets announcing the completion of the ride.
  • Addition to the Hall of Fame is the rider has completed all 4 routes within the cutoff time.
  • Andy Funk finish line welcome and celebration photo (only with select Ho’Omau support packages).

VegasIn24 can be completed with your own support crew, or you can hire the Ho’Omau support crew to come along with you. Detailed information about support options and what is expected of your crew can be found in the Planning section.

Mandatory Crew & Vehicle

For safety and medical reason, we require a minimum of a 2-person crew and car to come along with you. Both people must be licensed to drive so that they can take turns. This can be our Ho’Omau support team or it can be friends, co-workers, training buddies, siblings, etc. While not required, we highly suggest for one of your crew members to be a person with a medical or nursing background for any any health-related emergencies.

Mandatory Video Capture

If you utilize your own team and event vehicle, the car, van or RV must have a front dash and rear dash camera installed that records video at all times during the event. If your cameras do not have sufficient battery lifespan or recording capability, you will need to install multiple cameras on the front and rear to capture every moment of the ride. This is mandatory for rule compliance and to allow Ho’Omau to verify proper route completion in conjunction with GPS data and body metric data from the rider. Ho’Omau reviews all such data of self-supported challenges prior to issuing award trophies and finisher certificates to validate authenticity of each effort.

Crew Considerations

Depending on which challenge you choose, your need for a team may differ. An RV is generally not necessary, but it can come in handy if your support crew consists of more than a few people. A large van or RV can allow your crew to rotate driving and rest when necessary. Depending on what time of the year you choose to ride, many hours of your ride will take place at night, and people will get tired eventually, often unexpectedly.

If you want to document your journey, having a designated photographer, videographer, drone pilot, reporter, social media person, etc will need to be taken into consideration. During the original 2016 event, Andy had a crew of 10 people following him in a designated RV, media car, and drone vehicle including 2 additional media personnel from Garmin in a separate vehicle (check the event video or livestream diaries for more). Again, the mandatory 2-person minimum will work just fine – it all depends on your desired setup, logistics, costs and how much of your accomplishment you want to capture along the way. At all times, considering the safety of all of those involved, including yourself, should be your #1 concern.

Yes you read that right! Part of what makes the Vegas In 24 challenge so tough is that it is a fully unsupported, self-reliant bike ride. Here are the specifics:

  • No rider may, at any time, receive outside assistance from anyone, including their own support crew or a hired Ho’Omau support crew.
  • In an emergency or crash, riders are allowed to receive medical attention by their support crew or a professional.
  • If the rider continues and still finishes the challenge after receiving medical care and before the 24 hour cutoff, it will be considered a legitimate finish.
  • The rider may purchase food and liquids at any establishment along the route. Being handed items from store personnel at checkout is not considered outside assistance. Having your support crew pick items in the store and bringing it to the counter for you is considered assistance.
  • The rider must fix their own mechanical issues, flat tires, chain issues, pick up dropped bottles, dump trash at a rest stop, etc.

Unfixable Mechanicals

  • If the rider has an unfixable mechanical issue and has hired the Ho’Omau support crew, a temporary bike or wheelset is available on the support vehicle and can be provided to allow the rider to complete the challenge. We allow this for various reasons. For example, riding 280 miles just to be stuck with an unfixable mechanical would be extremely frustrating and a waste of a good effort and money. Therefore, Ho’Omau will allow the rider to continue on a loaner bike or wheelset to complete the challenge. Once a loaner bike is accepted, the rider will no longer be eligible for awards, but will still be listed in the permanent leaderboard under the Finished with Mechanical section.

Yes, Vegas In 24 is a non-draft event, another of the many reasons it is the toughest 1-day ultra cycling challenge in the world!

  • The rider must remain clear of drafting situations at all times. This is verified by Ho’Omau via the front and rear dash recordings.
  • If the rider is caught in a draft – let’s say another cyclist rides along the same route and joins in without understanding the situation – the rider must remove himself from the draft as soon as reasonably possible.
  • Team or support cars, vans, motorcycles or RV’s must be located behind the cyclist at all times.
  • If a team or support car, van , motorcycles or RV’s is driving in front of the rider due to traffic or for any other reason, the vehicle must be located at least 30 meters ahead of the rider and return behind the rider as soon as reasonably possible.

Timing your event properly is crucial. There are generally only 2 time periods per year where this challenge can be carried out optimally: March-May and September-November. Technically, you could conquer VegasIn24 at any time. You could ride during summer and have the longest daylight time while never getting cold, but you’ll be riding in 100+ degrees through the desert and your bike weight will be enormous due to all the extra hydration needs. There is much to consider, and here is a short list with things you will need to think about:

  • The amount of daylight available on the day you plan to ride.
  • The temperature variation between night and day.
  • The projected wind speeds for the time period in question.
  • The projected precipitation and cloud cover for the time period in question.
  • The traffic conditions in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix or Reno at departure.
  • The traffic conditions in Las Vegas upon arrival.

There is no way to create a perfect environment – and that’s what makes this such an incredible challenge to conquer. When Andy first rode to Vegas in 2016, it was one of the windiest bike rides of his entire life, and that was after 20 years of cycling. Yet, by choosing one of the best months of the year to complete the ride, he ended up with manageable temperatures throughout the day and lows during the night that were still bearable, and a respectable amount of daylight. There are tradeoffs and ultimately, you will have to make some decisions on what will work best for you.

Rest stops during Vegas In 24 need to be carefully planned. Not just are they your only opportunity to fuel up, eat, refill bottles, etc – there are simply not very many of them to begin with – again, this is mostly desert terrain. For example, during the original Vegas In 24 in 2016, there were only 5 logical rest stops available on the entire route, and once you are out of the big city (Los Angeles), there are only 4 throughout the desert along the remaining 260+ miles. Careful planning is critical as there is a fine balance between carrying too much weight on your bike – slowing you down – and running out of fuel before you reach the next rest stop. Andy has many words of wisdom in the Planning section on this and other related topics that you will want to consider. Whether you stop at a gas station, grocery store, Pizza Hut or 7 Eleven is up to you – however, we have found that gas stations generally offer the quickest solutions overall. How often you stop is also up to you.

All riders who want to take on the Vegas In 24 challenge and be admitted to the leaderboard submit a simple application of their intent to conquer one of the 4 routes. This helps us understand the rider profile and organize and optimize potential event dates as there is only a small window of time each year to ride through the desert. It also helps us plan the schedule for our Ho’Omau support crew, if requested by the rider.

Once your application is reviewed, the rider confirms his or her entry and pays a one-time acceptance fee of $375. The fee covers internal processing and planning, your award trophy, finisher certificate, event t-shirt, swag, social media posts, etc. If you are thinking about hiring our Ho’Omau support crew for your event, simply let us know in your initial application.