Team Red, White & Blue Races Across America: World's Toughest Bicycle Race

On Saturday, June 16, Team Captains Jim Gourley, Major Dan Gade, Caroline Gaynor, Chris Swales, and Chris Suter have been training hard and will be leading the cross country trek in Team RWB’s second year of participation in the event. The team began the Race Across America at 3pm representing Team Red, White & Blue. 

Team Red, White & Blue has a vision to transform the way America supports its wounded veterans when they exit their position. They will cycle 3,000 miles from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD in the relay. You can follow their progress at raamrace.org. They are team rwb 4 man team A.

Race Across America (RAAM) is one the most respected and longest running endurance sports events in the world. RAAM is seen as a pinnacle of athletic achievement not only in cycling circles but the greater sporting community as well.

RAAM has a rich and storied history. In 1982 four individuals raced from the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles to the Empire State Building in New York City. Covered by national television, the race captivated the public’s imagination. Teams were added in 1992 and quickly became the most popular and fastest growing segment of the race. Relay team racing made the event accessible to any reasonably fit cyclist. The 2012 race will be the 31^st edition of RAAM.

2012Race Information:

· Start: Oceanside, California – Oceanside Pier  
                                 Solo Women/60+ - Tuesday June 12
                                 Men – Solo Men - Wednesday June 13 
                               Relay Teams – Saturday June 16

·Finish: Annapolis, Maryland – City Dock June 21-25

·Route: 3000 miles, 170,000 feet of climbing

·Crosses 12 states, passes through 88 counties and 350 communities

·Format: Solo, 2-, 4- and 8-Person relay teams

About Team RWB

Team RWB athletes gather all over the country to participate in races with the goal of enriching the life of a wounded veteran and his/her family. Team RWB athletes are considered long-term team members with vision beyond any single race. This unique approach to athletic participation and fundraising allows you to share stories, form personal relationships and see first hand how your efforts are making a real difference in the lives of wounded veterans and their families.