Kevin is thru TS 42 at 6:49, Rees has not come thru yet.
At TS 41 Kevin had a 5hr 48 min lead!
Go Kevin Go!
Gator
Here's an earlier report from the RAAM site.
Whilst Jim Rees is still a couple hours behind Kevin Kaiser, he can still catch him. However, the chances are slim. We have Christopher Gottwald / Miles for Mentoring, closing in on Jim!
Both riders are through Oxford, 2408 miles into the race.
Jim checked in about an hour and a quarter before Gottwald. In the last 24 hours, Jim has ridden just over 260 miles. He averaged 12.31mph. So this is still good going for Jim.
Gottwald on the otherhand has put in just over 300 miles in the last 24 hours averaging 13.58mph. Jim needs to watch his rest patterns here. Not only is Kevin putting in more miles a day, but Gottwald is doing the same. Jim needs to dig deep here to hold onto sixth place.
All riders are riding exceptionally well. Unfortunately for Jim, I do see Chris catching him. But the good news for both riders is that they will definately finish RAAM within the time limit, so that is solid riding.
Go! Kevin Go!
ReplyDeleteMan your are awesome, It has been so cool watching you move up through this. I am bragging about you to all my buddies back here in Colorado.
Cheers!- Eric Stapleton
Kevin, I never had any doubts about you finishing but you are blowing everyone away. You have given a new definition to negative split! I keep boring folks in my office with your updates. Keep rolling, Annapolis is just over that hill. OK, maybe the next one. Tailwinds. Ellen
ReplyDeleteI've been blogging on you the past few days:
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Ally Sheedy posted a "Missed Connections" for you on Craigslist, BTW.
You are awesome, my friend. Show those guys what a randonneur can do!
Robert Hendry
Kevin, as I said in the past, "It's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential."
ReplyDeleteKevin, all of America is following you as potentially the first American in such a physically and mentally demanding sport. You make us proud. Please drop by when you get to the D.C. area after you cross that victory line.
Barack Obama
Go Kevin, GO!
ReplyDeleteRees is an entire leg behind you but wont be slowing up. Keep on spinning. Remember that you can COAST on the descents this year.
It is so heartwarming to follow your remarkable race, Kevin!! Just as I expected, you are quietly succeeding. Keep pedaling, and as mentioned in an earlier comment, remember to take advantage of the fact that you can coast this year!! We're all following you and cheering, LOUDLY.
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