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The Routes

Four cities. Four distinct battles. One destination. The Vegas In 24 ultracycling circuit is the ultimate test of human resolve. Whether you are chasing an official Fastest Known Time (FKT) or simply fighting to beat the 24-hour clock, these routes represent the pinnacle of endurance cycling challenges.

Every mile has been meticulously scouted and verified to ensure the integrity of the leaderboard, but each path demands a different physiological and psychological price. From the vertical assault of the mountains to the high-speed isolation of the deep desert, this is the world’s toughest one-day cycling event. Do you have the engine and the grit to earn your place in the Hall of Fame? Which Vegas In 24 route are you going to conquer? Submit your intent and take the challenge.

PHOENIX
The ‘Bullet’

Distance: 345 miles

Elevation: 10K ft

Waypoint Turns: 22

Traffic Lights: 89

Stop Signs: 10

Rail Crossings: 5

Cattle Guards: 6

Bike Paths: 0

Roundabouts: 0

To City Exit: 20 miles

State Lines: 2

Time Zones: 2

Cut-Off: 24 Hours

LOS ANGELES
The ‘Original’

Distance: 365 miles

Elevation: 14.8K ft

Waypoint Turns: 41

Traffic Lights: 357

Stop Signs: 7

Rail Crossings: 11

Cattle Guards: 0

Bike Paths: 1

Roundabouts: 2

To City Exit: 80 miles

State Lines: 1

Time Zones: 1

Cut-Off: 24 Hours

SAN DIEGO
The ‘Skyway’

Distance: 400 miles

Elevation: 19.4K ft

Waypoint Turns: 49

Traffic Lights: 213

Stop Signs: 29

Rail Crossings: 6

Cattle Guards: 0

Bike Paths: 2

Roundabouts: 2

To City Exit: 17 miles

State Lines: 1

Time Zones: 1

Cut-Off: 24 Hours

RENO
The ‘Titan’

Distance: 448 miles

Elevation: 11.7K ft

Waypoint Turns: 28

Traffic Lights: 78

Stop Signs: 7

Rail Crossings: 10

Cattle Guards: 10

Bike Paths: 0

Roundabouts: 2

To City Exit: 8 miles

State Lines: 0

Time Zones: 1

Cut-Off: 24 Hours

World’s Fastest Known Time: Not yet set

1st attempt scheduled: April 25, 2026

Along the Route

Not as many notable landmarks, and much like the Reno route, it starts and ends in the desert. Despite this, the route features plenty of change in scenery, including the only route to take place in 3 states and feature a Colorado River crossing.

Phoenix | The ‘Bullet’

The Reputation
Fast, flat, and deceptive.

Mission Environment
While it lacks the urban chaos of Los Angeles, The Bullet offers a stark, evolving beauty. This is the only route that forces a three-state crossing. It is a desert-to-desert sprint that demands high-velocity focus.

Tactical Briefing

The Entry-Level Paradox: As the shortest route with the lowest elevation gain, it is the most accessible “entry point,” but the flat terrain is a trap—it demands a relentless, high-wattage effort with no “gravity breaks.”

The Early Velocity: Expect a fast average speed over the first 250 miles. Capitalize on the flat gradient, but do not burn your matches too early.

The Final Bite: The terrain betrays you at mile 245. The majority of the 10K climbing occurs in the final 70-mile push to Vegas. You will be climbing on scorched legs.

Logistics Advantage: This route offers significantly more refueling flexibility and rest-stop options than the Los Angeles ‘Original’.

The Shoulder Gap: Once you clear the Phoenix perimeter (mile 20), the roads narrow into single lanes , often with with zero shoulder. Proximity to traffic becomes a primary safety variable.

Cross-Border Complexity: You are managing two state line crossings and a time zone shift – logistics that can rattle an unprepared crew.

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World’s Fastest Known Time

20:41:25 (Andy Funk, April 23, 2016)

Along the Route

Despite the nonstop lights and noise of the first 80 miles, this route is still quite spectacular and full of changing scenery. Could there be any bigger contrast than going from 5 hours of urban environment to the absolute nothingness of the desert? Not quite – and this route delivers it.

Los Angeles | The ‘Original’

The Reputation
The Legend. The high-contrast gauntlet.

Mission Environment
This route is a study in cinematic contrast. You begin in the neon-lit heart of one of the world’s most iconic urban landscapes, navigating the high-energy pulse of the Los Angeles sprawl. As the city lights fade, you transition into the absolute, haunting silence of the Mojave. It is a profound shift from the pinnacle of human civilization to the rawest form of nature.

Tactical Briefing

The Urban Siege: The first 80 miles are a war of attrition. You will face 75% of the route’s 357 traffic lights in the first few hours. Patience here is a tactical necessity.

The Everest Scale: With 14.8K feet of gain, you are effectively climbing half of Mount Everest.

The Rail Variable: 11 rail crossings mean you are at the mercy of the tracks. A single 1-mile freight train can derail a sub-24-hour pace.

Navigation Load: With 41 mandatory waypoints, the cognitive load is high. Miscalculating a single turn can end a mission.

High-Speed Descent: The drop into the Palm Springs basin is notoriously windy and technical; speeds often exceed 60 mph. Elite bike handling is non-negotiable here.

The Searchlight Grind: The steady, unrelenting uphill to Searchlight is the “spirit-breaker.” It often takes longer than projected and demands a disciplined final fueling strategy.

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World’s Fastest Known Time

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Along the Route

Both natural and man-made landmarks on the San Diego route are plentiful, providing for a constant change of scenery and diverse riding experience.

San Diego | The ‘Skyway’

The Reputation
The vertical nightmare.

Mission Environment
The ‘Skyway’ is the most cinematic route on the circuit, offering everything from ocean vistas and forests to high-mountain passes and desert flats. It is visually stunning and physically punishing.

Tactical Briefing

The Vertical Wall: With nearly 20,000 feet of gain, the ‘Skyway’ is the undisputed climbing heavyweight of Vegas In 24.

Pacing or Failure: As the second-longest route, your rest-stop strategy and power-zone management are your only survival mechanisms.

The Technical Drop: At Mile 122, you will navigate a high-speed, technical descent into the Coachella Valley. Nighttime attempts here require extreme caution.

Cognitive Endurance: You must track 49 tactical turns—more than any other route. Mental fatigue will make this your hardest task.

The Heritage Path: Parts of this mission share tarmac with the legendary Ironman 70.3 Oceanside and RAAM (Race Across America).

The Merge: Once you hit the Palm Springs basin at 29 Palms Hwy, the ‘Skyway’ merges with the ‘Original’ route, inheriting its desert challenges for the final push.

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World’s Fastest Known Time

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Along the Route

More landmarks than you might expect from an almost deserted route through the desert. Despite the vast emptiness between Reno and Las Vegas, many beautiful areas do emerge as time passes along the ride. It is the only route to remain entirely within the State of Nevada.

Reno | The ‘Titan’

The Reputation
The psychological abyss.

Mission Environment
The ‘Titan’ is the longest mission, staying entirely within the Nevada border. It is a vast, high-altitude odyssey through the “Big Empty.” Scenic variety is low; the psychological tax is high.

Tactical Briefing

The Velocity Threshold: You must maintain a minimum average speed of 18.7 mph (excluding stops) to clear the 24-hour cutoff. This is a “Hammer-Down” route.

The Thin Air: 310 miles of this route occur above 4,000 feet. The altitude will sap your recovery and affect your heart rate zones throughout the ride.

The Net Negative Trap: While it is technically a “net negative” elevation route, the grades almost never exceed 2%. This means there are no “free” descents—you must pedal every single mile.

The Zero-Civilization Factor: This is the most deserted path in the event. Logistics and fueling are “all-or-nothing” here. There is nowhere to hide if you miss a stop.

The Northern Strategy: This is the only route that approaches Vegas from the North, which can offer unique, favorable wind patterns if timed correctly.

Zoning Out: The primary danger on the ‘Titan’ is “Highway Hypnosis.” The lack of landmarks and the monotonous horizon will try to lull you into a sub-threshold pace.

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