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    The Race Across America (RAAM) is an ultra-marathon bike race held annually across the United States. It covers over 4,828 kilometers from Oceanside, California to Annapolis, Maryland in under 12 days for solo racers. The event has occurred since 1982 and attracts racers from over 20 countries. It is considered the longest endurance cycling race in the world and is 30% longer than the Tour de France but must be completed in half the time with no rest days.

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    The Race Across America (RAAM) is an ultra-marathon bike race held annually across the United States. It covers over 4,828 kilometers from Oceanside, California to Annapolis, Maryland in under 12 days for solo racers. The event has occurred since 1982 and attracts racers from over 20 countries. It is considered the longest endurance cycling race in the world and is 30% longer than the Tour de France but must be completed in half the time with no rest days.

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    The Race Across America (RAAM) is an ultra-marathon bike race held annually across the United States. It covers over 4,828 kilometers from Oceanside, California to Annapolis, Maryland in under 12 days for solo racers. The event has occurred since 1982 and attracts racers from over 20 countries. It is considered the longest endurance cycling race in the world and is 30% longer than the Tour de France but must be completed in half the time with no rest days.

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    Race Across America


    (RAAM)
    Presented by: Umar Rasheed

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    Background
    • transatlantic ultra-marathon bike race running since 1982
    • the world’s longest endurance event and time trial
    • often called “the world’s toughest bicycle race”
    • racers from at least 20 countries every year
    • about 18% of the racers are women
    • 30% longer than Tour de France in half the time
    • no rest days

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    Organisation
    • location - North America, United States of America
    • start - Oceanside Pier, California
    • finish - City Dock Annapolis, Maryland
    • maximum duration - solo racers 12 days, team racers 9 days
    • ascent - 51816 metres
    • distance - 4828 kilometres (3000 miles)
    • held - mid-June, close to summer solstice to provide maximum
    daylight hours
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    Completion Records
    Chart Title
    22
    • winning competitors complete the
    18
    course in just over a week
    Miles Per Hour

    16.42

    • fastest ever male racer average


    15.94
    15 15.23
    14
    13.16 12.79

    speed 16.42 mph in 7 days 15


    11.5 11.02
    10.71 10.85
    10

    6
    2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 hours
    Axis Title

    Solo Female Solo Male • fastest ever female racer average


    speed 13.22 mph in 9 days and 4
    hours

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    Entry
    • open to professional and amateur racers
    • participants range in age from 13 to 75
    • solo, 2, 4, and 8-person relay teams
    • solo racers must qualify to compete

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    The Route
    • crosses 12 states from the west coast to the east coast
    • traverses three major mountain ranges (Sierra, Rocky and
    Appalachian)
    • crosses the Great Plains and four of America’s longest rivers
    (Colorado, Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio)
    • passes through iconic American landmarks (Mojave and Sonoran
    Deserts, Monument Valley, Great Plains and Gettysburg)

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