Success

Gary at the RAW finish line flanked by crew members Simon (L) and Jason (R)

Gary was successful in finishing Race Across the West before the 92 hour cutoff.

Over the next week or so the volumes of recorded data, videos, and photos will be processed and this blog will be updated and polished up a bit.

In the meantime, join me in congratulating Gary on a great ride!

Gary has Arrived in Durango - Time Station 15

Gary has arrived in Durango Time Station 15 at 10:45 RAAM time or 7:45 PDT.

The Race Across the West/RAAM website now list Gary as an official finisher.  857.6 miles in three days, nineteen hours and twenty seven minutes.

Way to go Gary!

Gary is approaching Durango!

(John Henry Maurice) Gary has ridden through the night and is approach Durango!  He is just a few miles from the finish!

(Crew chief update)
The wheels had just about come off our train.  We were doing everything we could to get Gary to the finish line. He said he couldn't see the road ahead, yet would ask for lane guidance on options that were still 300 yds out.  He swore he was falling asleep.  He said it wasn't safe to ride and needed a rest.  We did not have the luxury of time to allow a rest.  Gary's brain was working overtime in trying to find a way to stop pedaling. For the last few hours we had found that a mix of a caffeine tablet, an 8 hour energy drink, and Boost (meal replacement) was our best bet at keeping him pedaling. Even that souped up mix was beginning to fail.  We had about a mile left on this last climb, then would descend the rest of the way to the finish. We told him if he couldn't ride he would have to walk, he protested, but walk he did.

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Gary is pass Montezuma Creek Ut. Time Station 13

Gray arrived at Montezuma Creek at 23:34 RAAM time or 8:34 PDT.

Gary took a seven hour recovery break at Mexican Hat which included a nice, five hour sleep.  He is now back on the bike and is pushing for the finish in Durango, Co.  As I write this, Gary has just 85 miles and two more time stations - Cortez Co and Durango.

Your messages of support have lifted his spirits and Gary knows what he has to do to finish and he intends to get it done.

Gary Riding his Bike in Monument Valley

Riding out of Monument Valley

Gary is Sleeping in Mexican Hat

After riding through the night, Gary is feeling very tired again and the Crew has checked into a motel in Mexican Hat for an extend sleep break.

Gary has done an fantastic job so far, but the Crew is asking for you to send your positive comments to him via this webpage.  Let Gary know that we are following and cheering for him!