June 14/06 11:50 am - RAAM: Day 3 Report, Day 4 AM standings
Posted by Editoress on 06/14/06
The Race Across America - Solos Day 3, Teams Day 1
Courtesy RAAM
June 13th report
Tuesday our lead riders had some very big climbs to contend with. After enjoying a relatively easy 100 miles and breathtaking scenery of Monument Valley, racers faced a climb summiting at 8,431 feet followed by two 7000-foot passes in quick succession. And then, 10,857 foot Wolf Creek Pass, 25 miles after the time station in Pagosa Springs. A 70-mile downhill into Kansas is their reward. Most of the solos will be climbing into at least Wednesday.
Solo Traditional racer Daniel Wyss led the entire field for the first time on Monday, just briefly, near Time Station #12, Mexican Hat, UT, before Robic passed him again - and opened a lead of 2 hours! But today the Enduro riders arrived in Durango, CO, where they all must stop for a minimum of 2 hours. Although this means we will probably see the top Solo Traditional riders moving up in the list of riders at each Time Station, the Enduro riders' rest is expected to increase the speed of their race.
At Pagosa Springs, Allen Larsen (`03 Rookie of the Year and `04 RAAM Winner) reports that the field is now led by Solo Traditional rider Marcel Knaus with Daniel Wyss next up Wolf Creek Pass.
Guy Wells, 55, is suffering at the back of the Solo Enduro pack. At last check, he was traveling at under the minimum average speed required to stay in the race. He may have stopped in Flagstaff to get some rest.
Three Solo Traditional riders have pulled out of RAAM today. James Kern, who was aiming to be the first Solo Recumbent finisher, has pulmonary edema. Lou Lamoureux has dropped out after a crash. Orlando Borini had back problems that he could not shake.
Back in California, the Teams got off to a great start at Oceanside Pier. Almost all the teams have made it as far as Time Station #3, Chiriaco Summit. A couple of the teams, Team Cyclonauts and Team Nor'easter, have sent riders to the hospital in Brawley, Calif. The latter's rider was blown off his bike by crosswinds that sent him skidding 5-10 yards. His fall left him unconscious but he is now awake and on the mend
Current Standings (June 14th am)
| Men's Solo - Traditional | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Daniel Wyss | 977 | 2065.8 |
| 2. Marcel Knaus | 977 | 2065.8 |
| 3. Fabio Biasiolo | 977 | 2065.8 |
| 4. David Haase | 977 | 2065.8 |
| 5. Kevin Wallace | 931.7 | 2111.1 |
| 6. Dino Nico Valsesia | 931.7 | 2111.1 |
| 7. Guus Moonen | 931.7 | 2111.1 |
| 8. Tony O'Keeffe | 885.5 | 2157.3 |
| 9. Gerhard Gulewicz | 885.5 | 2157.3 |
| 10. Attila Kaldy | 815.3 | 2227.5 |
| 11. David Jones | 771.2 | 2271.6 |
| 12. James Kern - DNF Medical | 721 | 2321.8 |
| 13. Orlando Borini - DNF Medical | 721 | 2321.8 |
| 14. Louis Lamoureux - DNF Medical | 488.9 | 2553.9 |
| Men's Solo - Enduro | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Marko Baloh | 977 | 2065.8 |
| 2. Jonathan Boyer | 977 | 2065.8 |
| DNF. Jure' Robic - DNF Medical | 885.5 | 2157.3 |
| 4. David Tinker Juarez | 885.5 | 2157.3 |
| 5. Kenny Souza | 815.3 | 2227.5 |
| 6. Rob Lucas | 815.3 | 2227.5 |
| 7. Bryce Walsh | 815.3 | 2227.5 |
| 8. Jean - Marc Velez | 771.2 | 2271.6 |
| 9. Fred Boethling | 771.2 | 2271.6 |
| 10. Guido Kunze | 721 | 2321.8 |
| 11. Mitchell Lesack | 721 | 2321.8 |
| 12. Guy Wells - DNF Time | 565.1 | 2477.7 |
| 13. Valentin Zeller - DNF Medical | 488.9 | 2553.9 |
| Women's Solo - Traditional | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Shanna Armstrong | 815.3 | 2227.5 |
| 2. Patty Jo Struve | 721 | 2321.8 |
| Two Person Male | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Team BodyXchange / Garden Pathways | 389.9 | 2652.9 |
| 2. Team Race for Wishes | 281.7 | 2761.1 |
| 3. Cheniere's Making Cancer History Team | 281.7 | 2761.1 |
| 4. Team eXtreme | 281.7 | 2761.1 |
| Two Person Mixed | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Racing Against Diabetes | 771.2 | 2271.6 |
| Two Person Recumbent | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Volae Wolf Pack | 341.6 | 2701.2 |
| Four Person Male | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Beaver Creek - Vail | 389.9 | 2652.9 |
| 2. Athletes Racing for Charity Team | 389.9 | 2652.9 |
| 3. Swiss DAMOVO Team | 389.9 | 2652.9 |
| 4. Dreams for Kids | 341.6 | 2701.2 |
| 5. Team Heifer International | 341.6 | 2701.2 |
| 6. Gearsandtears | 341.6 | 2701.2 |
| 7. Team OC Quattro | 341.6 | 2701.2 |
| 8. 2CURE - HD | 281.7 | 2761.1 |
| 9. Team care 4 kids (NICH) | 281.7 | 2761.1 |
| 10. Vencendo Desafios Team Brazil | 281.7 | 2761.1 |
| 11. Team Cyclonauts | 228.4 | 2814.4 |
| 12. Team Nor'easter | 228.4 | 2814.4 |
| Four Person Female | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Vail / Beaver Creek B2B Divas | 341.6 | 2701.2 |
| 2. Team Red Helmets | 281.7 | 2761.1 |
| Four Person Mixed | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Emily's Team | 341.6 | 2701.2 |
| 2. Just Sweat No Tears | 341.6 | 2701.2 |
| 3. Team 4 Gone | 281.7 | 2761.1 |
| Four Person Tandem | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Team JDRF | 281.7 | 2761.1 |
| Corporate Challenge | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Team Type 1 | 389.9 | 2652.9 |
| 2. Team ViaSat | 341.6 | 2701.2 |
| 3. Team Donate Life 8 | 341.6 | 2701.2 |
| 4. Cycling for Chaffey | 281.7 | 2761.1 |
| Corporate Challenge HPV | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Handcycleteam RC - Enjo Volarlberg | 815.3 | 2227.5 |
| 24 Hour Corporate Challenge | Miles completed | Miles to finish |
| 1. Team Beat Cancer | 488.9 | 0 |
| 2. The Swami's Team | 488.9 | 0 |
| 3. Pam Reed's Badwater Crew | 488.9 | 0 |
| 4. Team Illumina | 488.9 | 0 |
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