Comments on: Race Across the West 2011 – The Gateway Drug to RAAM!

By: Wayne Greenway

Wayne Greenway — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:19:54 +0000

Hi Joan,

Always believe in yourself and your crew no matter how hard RAAM is.
It’s the mental game that gets many racers. Not to trivialize the physical brutality of RAAM but very good hard core athletes drop while other less seasoned ones with good training and a determination finish.
Reading your blog your physical game looks great!

I wish you the best!
Cherish the experience.
It’s life changing.

Wayne
6th place overall RAAM 2001
2nd place rookie.

By: Cristin (Pinkie)

Cristin (Pinkie) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:54:57 +0000

Wow Joan! You are such an inspiration! I’ve had the email of your write-up since June and haven’t had a chance to sit and read and enjoy your write-up til now. I’ve told several of my friends that I’m excited to read it, but with big commitments, I wanted to make sure to not have to rush through it. What a wonderful write-up. I just love how your support crew took care of you and you appreciated it and appreciated the scenery and the experience. That is a HECK of a lot of miles! I loved reading your story and huge CONGRATULATIONS on an incredible journey! Awesome! Cristin (Pinkie)

By: Alana Henrickson

Alana Henrickson — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:11:29 +0000

Joan,

“Incredible”, is the only word that immediately comes to mind at the moment as I completed the reading of your RAW race report. You are an amazing athlete and cyclist, and so brave to descend at a speed of 51 mph! Wow! So glad you finished the ride safely, and with time and energy to spare. You’re definitely not a picky eater if you can stomach those gas station burritos! Knowing that, you’ll do fine in the RAAM…looking forward to reading that race report next year! Way to go, Joan, and congratulations!
Alana

By: Roy Benton

Roy Benton — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:16:49 +0000

Marvelous achievement for you & your crew! Thanks for sharing all the textured detail, which make the experience palpable for me & your other riding acquaintances. It’s a relief to hear that you’ve solved some of your physical issues. When I read your account, I felt myself smiling, seeing that you’re actually enjoying the experience, at so many levels.

By: claudia

claudia — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:41:35 +0000

amazing! how you made it through this intensity with almost no sleep is beyond my comprehension. you are certainly inspirational! thank you for sharing.

By: Dale Adams

Dale Adams — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:20:28 +0000

Great job! makes me want to get out there and ride. I enjoyed your write up also.
Dale

By: dan sauers

dan sauers — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:07:32 +0000

So,
how fast can a skunk run

Nice write-up, Joan.
Knowing some of your issues during previous long (but significantly shorter) endurance cycling races, I am amazed that you seemed to rip through this one without back, neck, shoulder aches, not to mention RAW butt syndrome!
A truly awesome ride!

By: Larry M.

Larry M. — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:52:39 +0000

Hi Joan,
Pretty neat. If you wanted to stick to the shorter rides you could always pull Mike along in the Little Red Wagon.

By: Bill Lytle

Bill Lytle — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:49:48 +0000

Good on ya…you crazy pedal pusher…

By: Bob Corman

Bob Corman — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:47:08 +0000

Joan,

You are an inspiration as a rider, a writer, and a friend. Go ahead and find your limits.

Bob