Just an observation.  

This season I rode in two,  24 hour events.  I rode as a team member in the 24 hour Albion Solstice race and the 24 hour Mansfield race. These events were challenging and memorable for different reasons. 

The 24 hour Albion Solstice race on June 27 was an immersive experience with continuous noise, loud music, thousands of people having a great time racing and being involved with racing on a grand scale. Our teams faced incredible competition with participants and spectators from all over.  The vibe was festive, entertaining and intense at the same time. This was the largest mountain bike party I can remember.  Our club team members had an inviting base camp and a stellar track in which to throw down their own Personal Best laps. It took a few days to come off the high of the weekend and get back to work.

On August 8th, the MOC 24 event took place . This race was capped at 300 racers and took a much more personal and intimate approach to how an event can take place.  You can make allot of friends at this type of event. We were treated to a fantastic course that proved challenging , fast with really good flow. The camp sites and amenities made the whole weekend easy to deal with. The music and food were great, the vibe laid back and  racing was terrific.  You actually know whom you were competing against. Our club members were across several teams. Some members even made the podium.  Iryna stood out as she won the solo woman's category.  

There is something for everyone in participating . The common ground evolves around going for your PB lap. After that, each of these events presents a different experience for those that participate. There is something for every one of us that enjoys a mountain biking experience and a good time....simply choose.  I'm going to sign up for both next year.