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This is a Race. Unlike other famous races, like the Tour de France, RAAM is not a stage race. The race is one stage, live to the very end. In RAAM, once the clock starts on the west coast, the clock doesn't stop until each racer reaches the finish line on the east coast. RAAM is 30% longer than the Tour de France and solo racers finish in half the time with no rest days. The race format is essentially a time trial, commonly called racing against the clock or the race of truth. Unlike the Tour de France, there is no drafting or taking shelter from the wind. It's an all out solo challenge.
2009 General Race Information - the 28th Edition
Start: Oceanside, CA - The Oceanside Pier. Women June 16th, Men June 17th, Teams June 20th.
Finish: Annapolis, MD - The City Dock. June 26th - June 29th.
Route: More than 3,000 miles across the United States.
Divisions: Solo and Two-Person, Four-Person, and Eight-Person Teams.
Website: www.raceacrossamerica.org
RAAM and Tour De France: What’s the toughest?
Download the full RAAM report here.
RAAM route:
To view the route, first download Google Earth (free) and then click on the route picture below.
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