It’s all go here. No time to do much outside riding, preparing to ride and squeezing in a limited amount of sleep.
We came together as a group on Friday, having not met everybody or done an event like this before. by day two into the Race Across America we are a family of 12, sleeping next to each other, supporting each other and feeding each other.
We’ve had some minor teething issues with the complex navigation and the strict 50 page rule book. A few hand slaps to date, but no time penalties so far.
The 12 of us are living out of a RV that comfortably sleeps 6. Since we’re wearing Icebreaker and don’t stink the shower is used as a cupboard most of the time. While the rear bedroom looks great, it turns into a mini trampoline while the RV is moving. Some of the roads are that rough you actually get air if you are lying on it.
Life fort he support crew is just as tough as it is for us riders. They are only getting 3 hours sleep on average too. They are fantastic and we couldn’t do it without them. The opportunity to do this and the jourey so far has been amazing. Without Makuini (our Support Crew Chief) we would not have made the start, without the entire crew we would not have made the end, and without the Icebreaker gear the girls would not be smelling sweet and the blokes would not be looking like machines.
We have just pulled into time station #23 in Ulysses, KS and found the biggest Icebreaker logo in the world hanging from a crane – 8m x 6m, 10mm steel! A big thanks to our Mac Operator from Wellington HO Jiana Benham and her family – Dad Jim, Mum Shirley and brother Kelly Wilson. The sign was a sight for sore eyes, a really amazing welcome for the team on this long, tough journey. They’re wonderful hosts and have welcomed us into their home for an amazing feast – they’ve recharged out batteries that’s for sure!
We will hit halfway tonight! Bring on Annapolis.
- Jason Brown, New Zealand GM and Team Icebreaker RAAM cyclist
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Comments
Hey Jase, awesome to read your updates, keep up the great riding Team Icebreaker! Ray&Kat
Big shout out from Aus. We’re following daily and proud that you are doing so well. Keep up the great work.
Fantastic Effort, following you all the way, keep it up team. Go Jason. Ma and Pa inlaws.
Good effort you guys!
Big days in the saddle and spirits are high, very stoked for all of you. Way to dig Stepanek out of the woodwork for a team addition. Heavy duty High fives to all the support crew who are keeping you fueled in the saddle.
Go Jase and Team Icebreaker.You guys are fantastic.Keep up the great cycling.
Hi Jason,
even from Germany you get support and we hope you will win! We follow your homepage and also will be kept informed by Jill.
Take care and give all!
Cheers, Frank and Sabine