Gary arrived at the Mexican Hat Time Station 12 at 13:57 RAAM time or 10:57 am PDT. He now has less than 135 miles to the finish in Durango!
Yes, Gary has now ridden through the state of Arizona and is in Utah.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Gary has achieved Kayenta, Az - Time Station 11
Gary arrived at Kayenta Time Station 11 at 9:47 RAAM time or 6:47 am PDT.
The length of the race is getting to Gary as he felt sleepy throughout last night. Crew Chief Kevin and the crew are working to keep Gary moving forward. Currently, Gary is passing through Monument Valley which should lift Gary's spirits.
Gary is now less than 175 miles from the finishing line and has enough time to finish, as long as he keeps moving forward, which the Crew will make sure happens.
This leg is one of the most beautiful on the entire route. As noted earlier, Gary will ride through Monument Valley this morning. While there is some climbing, most of the leg is rolling with a small descent into Mexican Hat, the next time statarion. The leg is less than 45 miles long.
The length of the race is getting to Gary as he felt sleepy throughout last night. Crew Chief Kevin and the crew are working to keep Gary moving forward. Currently, Gary is passing through Monument Valley which should lift Gary's spirits.
Gary is now less than 175 miles from the finishing line and has enough time to finish, as long as he keeps moving forward, which the Crew will make sure happens.
This leg is one of the most beautiful on the entire route. As noted earlier, Gary will ride through Monument Valley this morning. While there is some climbing, most of the leg is rolling with a small descent into Mexican Hat, the next time statarion. The leg is less than 45 miles long.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Gary is in Tuba City - Time Station 10
Gary arrived in Tuba City at RAAM time 23:16 or 8:16 pm PDT. He is now taking a scheduled sleep break. Gary road a very respectable 264.9 miles since his last scheduled sleep break include the toughest climbs on the Race Across the West route - Yarnell Grade, The Twisties, Mingus Mountain. Great job!
After his rest, Gary will take off toward Kayenta, Az (yes, Arizona is a big state), a 72 mile leg. Gary will be riding a gradual climb up to 5,585 feet before a gradual descent to Kayenta. Again, this leg has only one turn and that is right at the time station. This is in the middle of nowhere USA. The highlight on the route sheet is "Windmill to the left".
Gary is now in the final third of the race. He has ridden 607.5 miles and has only 253 miles left split across five more time stations. Ride Gary Ride!
After his rest, Gary will take off toward Kayenta, Az (yes, Arizona is a big state), a 72 mile leg. Gary will be riding a gradual climb up to 5,585 feet before a gradual descent to Kayenta. Again, this leg has only one turn and that is right at the time station. This is in the middle of nowhere USA. The highlight on the route sheet is "Windmill to the left".
Gary is now in the final third of the race. He has ridden 607.5 miles and has only 253 miles left split across five more time stations. Ride Gary Ride!
Gary Took a Nap!
After riding for over 24 hours Gary took a short 15 minute nap along side of the road about 35 miles from the Tuba City Time Station. Crew Chief Kevin says Gary is looking very good, but needed the nap. The plan is to give Gary a longer sleep at Tuba City.
Gary has arrived at Flagstaff - Time Station 9
Gary arrived at Flagstaff at 17:25 RAAM time of 2:25 pm PDT. He is taking a rest before moving on.
The next leg takes Gary northward to Tuba City,Az. This leg is 72 miles log and has only one turn. After a short climb to start the leg, Gary will begin a long gradual descent from 7,300 feet to below 4,500 feet. He then gradually climbs back up to 5,500 feet to the Tuba City Time Station
The next leg takes Gary northward to Tuba City,Az. This leg is 72 miles log and has only one turn. After a short climb to start the leg, Gary will begin a long gradual descent from 7,300 feet to below 4,500 feet. He then gradually climbs back up to 5,500 feet to the Tuba City Time Station
A Milestone for Gary
Gary has reached the top of the Oak Creek Canyon climb and has now cycled over 500 miles since the start of RAW in Oceanside!
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