Wednesday April 17, 2024, three days before the departure of the 47th edition of the 24 Hours Motorcycles, first round of the FIM World Championship E.W.C., all the competitors will parade in the city center, for the first time in history.
As the start of the legendary 24 Heures Motos race approaches, scheduled for April 18 to 21 on the Bugatti circuit, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest is pleased to announce an event that will delight the public.
For the first time in history, all the motorcycles that will compete for victory on the Bugatti circuit will be brought together for a parade in town. Departure will take place at 15h from the circuit. Pilots will use a route (more details will be communicated soon) which will lead them in the direction of Place des Jacobins, where they will be on display all afternoon. The public will be able to admire the passage of motorcycles from several places in the city of Le Mans.
This will be followed by an official presentation of the teams by Bruno Vandestick, official speaker of the 24 Heures Motos, around 16 p.m.
The public will also be able to enjoy numerous activities on the main square with the presence of simulators, a wheel of luck, the famous 24 Heures Motos trophy, introduction to gentle mobility on two wheels, without forgetting the unmissable session signings with all the drivers. The official 24 Hours store, the ticketing service, the ACO club and catering will also be present to ensure the best possible service to the general public.
At the end of the afternoon, Saint-Julien Cathedral, recently elected "the most beautiful cathedral in France" by the Henoo tourist application, will regain its place on the official pilots' photo.
The Automobile Club de l'Ouest is delighted to share this exceptional moment with the entire public and gives you appointment on Tuesday April 2 early in the evening to find out the entry list for the 47th edition of the 24 Heures Motos. And thus discover all the machines that will be found in town on April 17!
