About RAAM
The Race Across America (RAAM) is an incredible test of human ability and the human spirit. Completing RAAM is a testament to the challenges that can be overcome with teamwork, ambition, technology and community support.
Unlike the three European Grand Tours of cycling (Tour de France, Vuelta a Espana and Giro de Italia), RAAM is not a stage race. RAAM is one continual stage, similar to a time trial. Starting on the Pier in Oceanside, California, once the race clock starts it does not stop until the finish line on the City Dock in Annapolis, Maryland. RAAM is about 30% longer than the Tour de France, however, racers must complete the distance in roughly half the time, and without the benefit of teammates to share in cutting through the wind.
Solo racers have a maximum of 12 days to complete the race, with the fastest finishing in just over eight days. Solo racers will ride 250-350 miles a day, balancing speed and the need for sleep and meals. Their support crew traveling behind with supply food and water and providing mechanical assistance, a place to sleep, and lots of motivation.
RAAM inspires everyone who has been a part of it - racer, crew, staff and fans alike. RAAM is a true test of speed, endurance, strength, determination and camaraderie, the ideal combination of work and fun! There is no race that matches the distance, terrain and weather, no other event that tests a team’s spirit from beginning to end.
Unlike the three European Grand Tours of cycling (Tour de France, Vuelta a Espana and Giro de Italia), RAAM is not a stage race. RAAM is one continual stage, similar to a time trial. Starting on the Pier in Oceanside, California, once the race clock starts it does not stop until the finish line on the City Dock in Annapolis, Maryland. RAAM is about 30% longer than the Tour de France, however, racers must complete the distance in roughly half the time, and without the benefit of teammates to share in cutting through the wind.
Solo racers have a maximum of 12 days to complete the race, with the fastest finishing in just over eight days. Solo racers will ride 250-350 miles a day, balancing speed and the need for sleep and meals. Their support crew traveling behind with supply food and water and providing mechanical assistance, a place to sleep, and lots of motivation.
RAAM inspires everyone who has been a part of it - racer, crew, staff and fans alike. RAAM is a true test of speed, endurance, strength, determination and camaraderie, the ideal combination of work and fun! There is no race that matches the distance, terrain and weather, no other event that tests a team’s spirit from beginning to end.
