Another call from Gary Carter. They've just passed time station
#33 in Washington, MO. There's a big steep climb ahead, then
more flat riding for a while. Last night Kevin was climbing
the rollers well in the big chainring. The crew's current
goal is to have Kevin bank about 24 hours (he's about 22+
now) before the really tough climbs ahead in WV, PA, MD.
His mood changes inversely with the temperature, but once
he crosses the Mississippi, the next time station, he has
less than 1000 miles to go. It's all relative, right?
But as many RAAM veterans state, the race doesn't really
start until you've crossed the Mississippi.
The crew will attempt to find a motel and have Kevin
shower and sleep around 2pm today, possibly sending me
photos to forward if they have time and wifi available.
Kevin has temporarily moved to 5th place(!). I say temporarily
because it appears Jim Rees probably sleep during the last
section and Kevin will have to sleep sometime today. Regardless,
he's got a good shot at being the first American to finish
this year, and, with a little help from cooler temps maybe even
take a 5th place position before this race is over.
I will lead a Pancake ride this Sunday wearing my RAAM jersey
for the first time ever in Kevin's honor. Go Kevin!
--
Jeff Bauer
Nashville, Tennessee
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