What this is all about -

You may ask why are we signed up and trained for such a race. For our team, RAAM is not just a Race Across AMerica, it is a race to better our community. Our charity is North Coast Community Service (NCCS), which teams with 11 nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to make a difference in people’s lives. In the past 12 months, 5,500 NCCS volunteers have completed over 450 unique service projects. There is a broad spectrum of support which include the following: feeding and providing shelter for the homeless, assistance to a drug and alcohol recovery program, a home for people disabled by HIV/AIDS, support of military families by providing: financial support, home improvements, baby supplies, childcare, and counseling, outreach to nursing home residences, help to pregnant teenagers and adult women, help for homeless kids, and non-profit resale for foster children. This is just a short summary of the help provided by the organization we are raising money to support. If you feel compelled to join us on our journey and support making a difference in this world, you can make a tax-deductible contribution to our team. Please follow this link Support NCCS RAAM 2008.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Day 1

Connectivity is slow here in Arizona but the bugs are being worked out of the crew and riders. Hand offs are not a crisp as they will be in the end but we are safe. We have seen one wreck already that took out a team's spare bike. Not pretty - especially when you fly in from Europe and your RAAM might be over since somebody ran a stop sign and rear ended you. The team average is 21.5 mph but we are climbing up to Prescott. I just finished 6 miles of the 9 mile Yarnel grade with about 1800 ft climbing total.

There are some animals out here racing - some of the 2 man teams are still riding with us well into Arizona


We slept all of about 45 minutes last night. Spirit are high and everyone is full of adrenaline.


A couple of photos
Karla looking rather spry at the start

Karla and Jim leading out --

A major pee break - the ladies had a little problem but the men were not ashamed





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3 comments:

Cari said...

Karla, Nick and Team...

So awesome to see you off at the start...you look fabulous and very strong. Enjoy your time and we can't wait to celebrate with you when you return.

Hugs, The Potters

June 12, 2008 at 10:50 AM
C-Shizzle said...

You guys are awesome...keep up the good work and be safe. Me, the man-boobs, a burrito, and some Mt. Dew will be cheering you on. Yee-haw!

June 12, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Unknown said...

Good job on the hill Nick. There is a cool picture of Karla in the race photos. At least I believe it is Karla. Looks like your team.

June 12, 2008 at 5:43 PM

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