Tag Archives: RAAM
RAAM 2013 | A Year of Records and Inspiration
By Vic Armijo ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 25, 2013)—Certainly, the big news of RAAM 2013 was the dominant win by Austrian Christoph Strasser, who in finishing in a time of 7 days, 22 hours and 11 minutes became the first solo … Continue reading
Christoph Strasser Wins The 2013 Race Across America in Record-Setting Fashion
In Doing So, Becomes First Rider to Finish in Under Eight Days By Vic Armijo ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 19th, 2013)— Christoph Strasser has earned his 2nd Race Across America win, reaching Annapolis this afternoon in a record time (pending certification) … Continue reading
RAAM Report | Episode 9
As the Solo race works toward its close, Episode 9 looks into the reason’s behind former female leader (and six-time RAAM winner) Seana Hogan’s DNF, as well as Strasser’s steady progress towards potential RAAM history. RAAM Report: Episode 9
RAAM | Christoph Strasser: On his way to “…a steak, the biggest that they have!”
By Vic Armijo CHILLICOTHE, OHIO (June 18, 2013)— Christoph Strasser has been racing this 32nd RAAM on almost a fully liquid diet. While he’s had a few tidbits along the way “Just to make me feel like I’m eating something,” … Continue reading
RAAM Report | Episode 7
In what has been one of the fastest editions in recent history, riders in this year’s Race Across America have been turning in some absolutely incredible performances. Team Allied Forces is setting an excruciating pace in the 8-person team competition … Continue reading
Proof | Staring 3,000 Miles in the Face
It’s a lot to comprehend. If actual comprehension is even truly possible. No matter how you tackle it, 3,000 miles is a damn-long way to ride a bike. It is easy to wonder what is going through these riders’ minds, … Continue reading
RAAM | Top Five Solo Men After Five Days
By Vic Armijo Effingham, Ilinois. June 17, 2013 — As the leaders reach the final miles, Christoph Strasser continues out front. Meanwhile, Reto Schoch in second is well over the problems of cramps and heat issue he suffered earlier and … Continue reading
RAAM 2013 | Schoch Faster Than 2012, Strasser Even Faster
Words and photos | Vic Armijo GREENSBURG, KA (June 15, 2013)— Early this Saturday morning, just east of Pratt, Kansas, race leader Christoph Strasser passed the halfway point of RAAM 2013. And while by late Friday 2012 winner Reto Schoch … Continue reading
RAAM Report | Episode 5
With the leaders now in Kansas, and the mountain passes of Colorado behind them, look for speeds to go on the rise, but as riders near the limits of sleep deprivation, the standings could see a bit of a change … Continue reading
RAAM by the Numbers
By Vic Armijo June 14, 2013. Pagosa Springs, Colorado — Three thousand miles is an immense number in bicycle terms. And it takes more numbers to put in perspective what an undertaking it is to pedal from California to Maryland. … Continue reading
