The world of endurance road cycling will once again crown its champions this April, with 200 cyclists descending upon Busselton.
Cyclists will test themselves against the best in the business over 24 hours of racing on a super-fast two kilometre course around Barnard Park.
The eighth edition of the Delirium 24 Hour Road Race is coming back on April 14 and 15 after two highly successful events.
World championship medals are up for grabs for all those competing in the solo 24-hour categories.
Event organiser Brendon Morrison said being able to acknowledge endurance cyclists was a real honour.
“Endurance racing is not yet officially recognised by either the UCI or the Olympics, yet the people who compete in this event are some of the finest, most dedicated, and toughest sportswomen and men you will ever see,” he said.
“They take their bodies and their minds to places most people will never go. We want them to be recognised alongside Tour de France and Paris-Roubaix winners.
“We have a high-quality field of riders and we may see the magic 900 kilometre mark smashed this year. That’s like riding from Perth to Carnarvon on a bicycle in one day…seriously fast.”
The objective of Delirium is for competitors to ride the most laps possible in 24 hours, with those completing the most crowned as champions in their categories.
Delirium is for all cycling enthusiasts of all levels, with options for elite and social teams and duos, as well as soloists in 24 hour and 12 hour categories.
With world champion status up for grabs in the open, 50+ and 60+ male and female categories, the 24-hour solo competitions will be the major draw cards.
In the open male category, local legend Lee Scurlock returns from his record-breaking solo victory of 894.4km in 2017 in an attempt to break the 900km mark.
In the open female category, Revolve 24 winner and Race Across America candidate Sabine Bird will return to defend her 2017 champion jersey against Kim Ogden and Amy Van Dijk.
In the over 60’s category, the battle between Delirium stalwart Frank Chaveau and Gary Boylan will be one to watch with interest.
And returning once again to the 24 hour solo line up, having never missed a single Delirium, is 75 year old Brian Gale, a legend in South West cycling circles.
D8 is shaping up to be the most exciting edition of the event yet.
“Delirium is always a great weekend for the local community and visitors alike, whether you are competing, taking part for fun or just spectating,” Morrisson said.
“Hold on for 24 hours of fast and furious action.”