Every Vegas In 24 attempt requires a meticulous operational plan. As World Record rider Juliana Buhring noted of Vegas In 24: “Cycling this distance in 24 hours is hard going, but doing it unassisted takes the challenge to a whole ‘nother level of difficulty both physically and mentally.”
Whether you are mobilizing your own support crew or utilizing Ho’Omau Pro Support, the 24-hour clock does not care about excuses. Perfect execution is a prerequisite for success. This page provides a detailed breakdown of rules, requirements and support options that will help you solidify your initial plan of attack to conquer the challenge.
Victory in the desert is won months before you clip into your pedals. Route logistics, rest stop strategy, safety assessments, equipment choices, crew selection and analysis of all variables are the difference between a DNF, a successful finish, and ultimately – the Hall of Fame.
– Andy Funk, Chief Ho’Omau 
The desert doesn’t care about your goals or training plan. To conquer the 24-hour clock, you must respect the environment and the weather. There are only two narrow windows of opportunity where the Mojave allows a rider to pass safely: Spring (March–May) and Fall (September–November).
Before you lock in a date, you must analyze several variables. If you ride self supported, we will guide you in the right direction. If you use Ho’Omau Pro Support, your Rider Portal provides you with every imaginable detail about your upcoming journey, including detailed weather forecasts along the entire route and historical temperature, wind, precipitation and humidity patterns to help you pick the best possible window for your attempt.
Riding self-supported is the rawest way to face Vegas In 24. We encourage it, but with a very important disclaimer: It is a massive undertaking that demands well over 100 hours of logistical preparation.
Entering the Mojave without professional intel is a high-stakes gamble, more so than a bad bluff at the Vegas poker table. You will be responsible for your own deep-route scouting, analyzing crosswind corridors, and mapping out the existing life-lines (rest stops) hidden in the emptiness. Without researched and verified data, you are 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, research, financial and time investment to put your event on the map, you can choose between 3 levels + Add-On options of Ho’Omau Support to do some, most, or all of the heavy lifting for you. Ho’Omau Support services are optional, but if you’d rather train for it than plan for it, you should study this page with an open mind.
The moment you declare your intent, the mission becomes part of our official record. Your challenge is listed on the official Vegas In 24 calendar with a direct link to your Ho’Omau athlete page. A coordinated event announcement will take place across all Ho’Omau social media platforms and newsletters. And we wouldn’t forget about it – all registered riders receive the exclusive Vegas In 24 Mission Swag Kit.
Official Sub-24 Finishers
Finishing any of the four Vegas In 24 routes is a massive feat of human accomplishment and deserves the utmost respect. Every single rider who beats the 24-hour clock and the desert is honored with the following:
The Hall of Fame
Reserved exclusively for athletes who complete the Grand Slam – all four routes (Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Reno), with at least three routes finished within their respective 24-hour windows.
The clock only starts when you do, but the mission begins the moment you put your name on the calendar. Submitting your Intent to Ride is the first official step. This process allows us to review your rider profile, coordinate logistics, and ensure your chosen ride window doesn’t conflict with other Vegas In 24 efforts already on the calendar. Here is what you need to know:
No Commitment. The preliminary process is free. There is no obligation to proceed until your ride is confirmed and you tell us you are ready.
The Entrance Fee. Once Ho’Omau has reviewed your Intent to Ride, you are ready to lock in your date. A one-time $375 entrance fee secures your spot on the official calendar and covers your athlete dossier, event swag, and the award trophy.
Total Flexibility. We know the desert is unpredictable. If you are utilizing your own support crew, you can adjust your route or event date at any time as your training evolves. If you decide to use Ho’Omau Pro support, you have to give us proper notice in accordance with our rules, so that we can adjust our own logistics.