Interesting: RAAM
10-03-07 | 08:50 PM
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Interesting: RAAM
I think it was elsewhere on this forum, they mentioned RAAM. Looks like some very interesting reading under "How To's"
I printed 6 pages from the site and going to read it in a minute.
knotty
I printed 6 pages from the site and going to read it in a minute.
knotty
10-03-07 | 08:53 PM
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The long distance forum has links to RAAM and the UMCA. Yes, there is a lot there. I wrote a piece on follow vehicle lighting systems a long while ago.
10-03-07 | 09:39 PM
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I think it was elsewhere on this forum, they mentioned RAAM. Looks like some very interesting reading under "How To's"
I printed 6 pages from the site and going to read it in a minute.
knotty
I printed 6 pages from the site and going to read it in a minute.
knotty
10-04-07 | 08:43 AM
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" Does this mean you're thinking of trying it?"
Oh no big john, I'm happy with my few hour, 60 mile rides, I just don't have that kind of fortitide!..LOL But, there is some very good and informative reading in the RAAM site that I think will apply to training in general. I need all the help I can get.
knotty
Oh no big john, I'm happy with my few hour, 60 mile rides, I just don't have that kind of fortitide!..LOL But, there is some very good and informative reading in the RAAM site that I think will apply to training in general. I need all the help I can get.
knotty
10-05-07 | 07:45 AM
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There is a race this weekend called The Furnace Creek 508. Yes, 508 miles. Several BFmembers will be there, including Vireo, who will be riding a fixed gear! Ron Smith will be on his recumbent, and David will be at his 4th (I think) 508. RAAM riders have attended this race in the past, including Tinker Juarez and Kenny Souza.
10-05-07 | 07:59 AM
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I have been privileged to watch the two most recent RAAM starts at the Oceanside Pier. Several prominent San Diego area cyclists, including The Brothers Penseyres, are RAAM veterans. I think Pete still holds the overall average speed record for a crossing, and I think Jim still holds the amputee record.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
10-06-07 | 12:20 PM
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Looks interesting. 3000 miles in 12 days max! I would really like to ride across the country but sure wouldn't mind taking a few more days (months) to do it.
10-08-07 | 09:35 AM
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
In early 2002 I met up with two chaps for the final 15 miles of a 3-month transcontinental crossing, a Red Cross fundraiser they dubbed the "Red Across America."
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
10-08-07 | 09:49 AM
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The 508 is over and friend 61 year old David Jones finished 17th with a time of 35 hours and 48 minutes to go 508 miles. Ridiculous! Another 61 year old guy beat him by over 3 hours!
https://dbase.adventurecorps.com/results508.php
https://dbase.adventurecorps.com/results508.php
