Joe Barnes rides the 2012 edition of the Mavic Trans Provence

Here it comes again — and there’s something about the Mavic Trans Provence enduro that you just have to love. This year’s race runs September 28 to October 5, offering up 280km of riding, 9,000m of ascent, 14,000m of descent and 23 timed stages.

Time to get excited. This video should do the trick.