The Bol d'or

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The Bol d'or is a motorcycle endurance race, held annually in France since 1922. Originally, it was an automobile as well as motorcycle race. The teams originally comprised just 2 riders, with each rider having to do an exhausting 12 hours apiece; but sometime after 1977, in the interests of safety, the rules changed to 3 riders per team. Until 1970 the race was held at various circuits, mainly Montlhéry and Saint-Germain-en-Laye. From 1971-1977 the Bol D'Or was held at Le Mans. For the next 22 years the event took place at Paul Ricard, after which it moved to Magny-Cours. Just for info, Norton and Moto Guzzi my two favorites brands won the race respectively in 1951 and 1952.