2012 Paul Millar Canadian, halfway in RAAM

Last year, I had the honour of being a part of Mark Herbst / Paul Millar's two man crew in the Race Across America. Paul is back in 2012 and currently [June 19th 2012] exchanging first place with another solo rider from the USA, in the plus 50 age category. At this moment it looks like they are on the eastern side of Kansas. If any of Paul's current crew is reading this, please give us an update on his sleep and etc. I remember last year Paul's graving for "Big Macs", big fat juicy donuts and coffee. Go Paul!

Thanks to Point to Point Communication

Team Racer Sportif had a fantastic group of sponsors that supported Paul Millar and Mark Herbst successful 6 day 23 hours and 21 minute victory across the USA. I would like to personally pay my gratitude on behalf of Team Racer Sportif to Point to Point Communication for supplying us with the radios that kept everyone in vital contact with one another. Cam, once again a BIG thank you.
Jamie/

Paul's knee

When you cycle 4800 km, there is always a chance that a cyclist will take a spill. Paul's front tire hit some rough road work repair and took him down. Paul got right back up and kept cycling. He ask me to take this photo of his knee.

Back in the Saddle (again).

For RAAM cyclists there are many hurdles. Sleep deprivation. Lack of proper nutrition. Keeping hydrated. However, probably the most uncomfortable is where the skin meets the saddle. No matter how well you prepare and maintain & apply creams eventually when two objects rub against one another, friction takes over.

How does an Experienced Cyclist remain calm before a big Event ?

For Mark Herbst of Horseshoe Valley, he absorbs everything. Processes all the information he can from competitors and Race Officials. He looks cool & relaxed, but that brain of his (like Peyton Manning) is continually evaluating data. I think this picture of Mark sums it up pretty well. This if the Friday before the commencement of the race. Mark is thinking :
[a] how many bananas have i eaten this morning ?
[b]"I'm suntanning my legs from the knees down, while i have the opportunity".
[c] Jeez, the Crew is working pretty hard.
[d] "Let me know if you guys need the back of the van for anything?"

Chatting with Team 202

Mark Herbst & Paul Millar finished well under 8 Days. In fact they were ten hours under their personal goal. The second place team from Indiana know as Team 202 were tough & fast and at times worried our Team especially when we found out they had made up gobs of time after the climbs in Colorado. In this photo Mark & Paul share their congratulations with their rivals.
for more immediate phots of Racer Sportif ; go to FB Racer Sportif - Race Across America.

6 days 23 hours 21minutes

Mark & Paul have crossed the finish line with a new record in their age category for a two man team. Exhausted, sleepy and hungry. The last night in the mountains of West Virgina, Maryland were tough. §ignage was tough to spot plus the climbs were not easy even for thesr two strong hil climbets. More stories to come