No 24-hour race in Eschlikon in 2007 | Ride MTB

No 24-hour race in Eschlikon in 2007

After the licensing quarrels in the run-up to the 2006 staging of the 24-hour race in Eschlikon, the traditional event has now been canceled for 2007. "We are taking a forced break. The cantonal government of Thurgau will not grant us a permit for one of the two race tracks in Eschlikon this year," the race organizers announced. However, the 24-hour race should take place again in 2008.

This leaves Switzerland with two "round-the-clock" competitions. The 24-hour race in Mendrisio and the one in Davos. After the successful launch last year, the organizers from Davos in particular are entering the new year with greater ambitions and are likely to benefit from the sad cancellation of the traditional Eschlikon event. A main sponsor has now been found in the form of the Briko brand, and the registration process is now open.

The cancellation of the 24-hour race was preceded by a licensing dispute with the local authorities. The staging of the race on the original race track in Eschlikon was opposed by hunters in particular. Shortly before the event was canceled, a permit was issued almost two months before the event. The consequence of the late approval was a noticeable drop in registrations.www.24-stunden-rennen.ch
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