Megavalanche
The Alps event, being the more widely publicized and famous among downhill cycling enthusiasts, starts on the glaciated summit of Pic Blanc in Huez and descends to the valley bottom at Allemond, for a total of over 2,600 vertical meters (8530 feet) and a 20 km (12 miles) distance.The mass-start race is known for its fast speeds and winding turns over varying terrain, with hundreds of riders descending the mountain at once.Famously, racers are allowed to progress down the mountain by any reasonable means, and riders often cut corners and walk their bikes for extended periods of time.[2] The Megavalanche race was the creation of mountain bike pioneer George Edwards, who was involved in creating some of the first downhill tracks in Europe.[2] On November 11, 2018, Edwards issued a statement notifying participants that the 2018 Réunion Mega race was cancelled.