About the Ride
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Race Across America is known as the World's Toughest Bicycle Race and is one of the most respected and longest running endurance events. It is a non-stop race covering over 3000 miles from the West Coast to East Coast of the United States. Riders will cross 15 states and climb over 108,000 feet. Teams typically cross the country in 6-9 days, averaging 350 to over 500 miles per day - It takes that long to drive!
The event is so staggering that to even finish is, for most, the accomplishment of a lifetime. RAAM is 30% longer than the Tour de France and racers finish in half the time with no rest days. The race format is essentially a time trial or "racing against the clock". Unlike the Tour de France there is no drafting or taking shelter against the wind.
RAAM is more than a bike race. It is about ordinary people being great. It's about camaraderie, teamwork and the incredible RAAM family. It's a national stage for a cause that matters. Its about the vastness, richness, beauty and generosity of the United States of America.
Please visit the official RAAM website for more information.
Race Schedule
The Race will commence on June18th, 2011 in Oceanside, CA and finish in Annapolis, MD.
- CA - Oceanside, Lake Henshaw, Brawley, Blythe
- AZ - Parker, Salome, Congress, Prescott, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Tuba City, Kayenta
- UT - Mexican Hat, Montezuma Creek
- CO - Cortez, Durango, Pagosa Springs, South Fork, Alamosa, La Veta, Trinidad, Kim, Walsh
- KS - Ulysses, Montezuma, Greensburg, Pratt, Maize, El Dorado, Yates Center, Ft Scott
- MO - Weaubleau, Camdenton, Jefferson City, Washington, Mississippi River
- IL - Mississippi River, Greenville, Effingham
- IN - Sullivan, Bloomington, Greensburg
- OH - Oxford, Blanchester, Chillicothe, Athens
- WV - Ellenboro, Grafton, Keyser
- MD - Cumberland, Hancock
- PA - Rouzerville, Hanover
- MD - Mt Airy, Odenton, Annapolis
Follow us online
In addition to our news updates on our Blog, Facebook page and Twitter you can follow our team's progress online via the RAAM website while we ride.
Stay tuned for more information.
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