For those of you who like to Bicycle - Race Across America
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Ill be checking in on your blog. Havent checked this years route but a couple times in past years I have gone to a check station on I40 in Indiana and seen some check in.
They all amaze me but I think the solo riders more than any.
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On Tuesday the women and the 60 + solo's left Oceanside and there were seven riders over 80 years old that are competing.
Day two of the blog is up:
itsateamslife.com
Day two of the blog is up:
itsateamslife.com
My aching bottom. The seats that come on bikes today will really hurt u and at my age, I dont need a sex change,lol. I like a seat that came on the bikes in the fifties that were comfy and soft and did not crush ur privates so to speak, any recommendations ?
Go to a real bike store and work with one of the sales people. They should ask your type of riding and be able to help you find a good seat. Even with the racing style seats there is wide variables. Honestly a lot of it boils down to breaking your butt into the seat but if you have a bad seat it might never happen. Also make sure the seat and bike is adjusted right fir you. You can google "bike fitting" or bike setup and find some good info.
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Day 4 and if you like you can follow the teams progress as we traverse the United States. Link is in my blog for team results.
Its A Teams Life
Its A Teams Life
Day 5 of RAAM and we have left California, Arizona and are now in Colorado and these guys blew over Wolf Creek Pass as if it was NOTHING! They are amazing:
20 mph 3000 miles RAAM Day 5
20 mph 3000 miles RAAM Day 5
Lack of sleep and weather conditions taking it toll on the teams bodies and spirits...
20 mph 3000 miles RAAM Day 6
20 mph 3000 miles RAAM Day 6
Doggie Daddy
Veteran Expediter
We were on US 54 in Kansas on monday night, early tuesday morning and saw 7 teams headed towards Wichita.
It looked like the wind was really beating the riders up.
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It looked like the wind was really beating the riders up.
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The wind was brutal and it really wore on everyone's minds. I have no clue how the riders kept getting back on the bikes and advancing forward with a never give up attitude. Today the wind is basically gone in Missouri and the team is BACK being their ornery selves and talking about what they want for a meal when they reach Maryland!
They are freaking awesome is all I can say and in reality we are humbled by their determination that they will not fail.
They are freaking awesome is all I can say and in reality we are humbled by their determination that they will not fail.
We have crossed through Missouri and are now in Illinois and heading for Indiana
20 mph 3000 miles RAAM Day 7
20 mph 3000 miles RAAM Day 7
mrgoodtude
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This IS the coolest thing I have seen on EO...
I would have seriously took off the month to cover this!
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