Team Sonoma Creamery

RAAM 2022 is behind us and Team Sonoma Creamery could not be more pleased with the results. Thirteen of us converged on Oceanside having never met in person for most of us. After several days of prep and bonding we embarked on the worlds toughest bike race. After just over seven and a half days of racing we finished in first place for our category. While first place was not a primary goal the opportunity was seized in a manner ensuring we maintained our primary goal of finishing safely! The result is a testament to each and every person of our team and supporters!

Next stop Annapolis!

Night shift through Virginia. A beautiful night. On State Highway 50, sharing the road with some big tractor trailors.
About 350 miles to Annapolis!
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12:35 am. We just entered Indiana. Now we have one less thing to worry about: maintaining local and race (EDT) time zones.
John and Uli are riding the night shift. Wind died down, a comfortable 68 F, amazing night sky. Race Across AmericaLeague of American BicyclistsXeevaSonoma CreameryLowlands Cycling

In beautiful Hermann, MO. John and Uli just passed the 2,000 mile mark! Race Across America Xeeva Sonoma Creamery Hermann, Missouri

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The team made it to the State of Missouri. Why is it called the "Show-Me"? The slogan is used on Missouri license plates.
Anyway. Temps cooled down from the humid high 80s during the afternoon to much more comfortable 80s. We almost got lost in the cool downtown of Fort Scott…
John and Uli on their 125 mile ride duty supported by Scott, JJ, Pedro and Randy in the two follow vehicles. Race Across America Lowlands CyclingSonoma CreameryRudolph FoodsXeeva

Greetings from Yates Center, Kansas. Day 5 of thr 2022 Race Across America.
Chris and Eric are on the road in the blistering heat, fighting nasty crosswinds on their afternoon shift.
John Crean and Uli Muench are preparing for their evening shift towards Weaubleau, Missouri. 125 miles straight on US 54 East.
Given the cross- and headwinds it will be a lot of work, rather than a ‘Sunset Cruise’.
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We are in Day Four of the Race Across America, from California through Arizona, Utah and Colorado, the team just entered the great State of Kansas and is now in Central Time Zone, where it’s 9:30 pm.
Another long day (the longest of the year, in fact)!

The rain has stopped and with temperatures in the 60s, we have a summer solstice night with some nice Kansas bike riding ahead of us.

On Thursday night, Chris Jackson and Uli Muench climbed up the highest point of the Race Across America; the Wolf Creek pass, where temperatures where in the 40s.

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A few pics from our 1000+ mile journey so far. I really letting it all out🤣. This is a brief glimpse of the good, bad and ugly! Spirits are high and we are feeling strong! Yesterday we crossed the Race Across The West finish at 6:59 completing roughly one third of our journey to Annapolis!

You can follow our race progress live here:
http://trackleaders.com/raam22f.
Our Team Bib is T413

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Ready for climbing up to the highest point of the race: Wolf Creek Pass. Almost 11,000 ft.
Chris and Ili can’t wait to get on their bikes and do this night shift!
We’ve had our moments… resulting in losing 3 hours.

Passed through Congress, AZ this morning. Legs are tired. Uli Muench starting the day off with the climb to Yarnell: 1,800 ft in 7 miles. 2,500 miles to go to Annapolis.
Good Morning!
Net Time Station is Prescott, AZ.
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Race Across America update:
We are now in Parker, AZ.
Time Station 4. 1:20 am.
Waiting for the transition.
We got lucky with a strong tailwind through the CA desert with riding speeds up to 45 mph. Fun!
288 miles in 13 hours. Almost 10% of the distance done.
The next 100 miles will be climbing with headwinds. Let’s see…
The wind forecast for the midwest is not looking good either…
Check out the live race tracker at http://trackleaders.com/raam22f.php
Our Bib no. is T413

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Almost 7 and a half hours into the race. We got licky qith strong tailwinds, so we are flyingbthrough the California desert. The sun just set. Feeling strong.

In Westmoreland, CA. Crazy tailwinds. 40 mph 53:11

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After months of virtual training together on the Zwift platform, zoom meetings planning the logistics, we have met in Oceanside! While many of us are just meeting in person for the first time we have strong bonds! This afternoon we finally rode together in person! This team is amazing and this adventure will prove to be a challenge, it will be hard, but it is only hard and we can do hard things!

Three days to go and the bikes are ready!

Uli Muench and Karl Kesselring on their way to San Diego for the Race Across America
Eric Gomez drove the rented RV from Oklahoma and is already in Oceanside, CA.
Our crew members from Iowa will be coming in late tonight as their original flight was cancelled.
starts today for Solo riders and on Saturday for Teams.
We have a long to-do list before we start at 12:24 pm PDT on Saturday:
- Pick up our awesome team kits from Eliel Cycling
- Move into our Vrbo home
- Shop for groceries
- Prepare meals for the road
- Brief crew and riders
- Prepare 2 minivans and one RV for the race, mount the SeaSucker bike racks, register additional drivers with Avis Car Rental and CruiseAmerica
- Ride the first section of the course
- Register Team Sonoma Creamery
- Official team pictures
- Prep bikes for the race (including the reflecting tape for the night riding)
- Go surfing (maybe?)
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Learn more about the team, our mission and cooperation with The League of American Bicyclists at www.teamsonomacreamery.com

You still have a few days left to support our cause here: http://www.gofundme.com/f/improve-cycling-safety-help-injured-cyclists

In just 8 days our riders will be on the road!

Check out the podcast with Lowlands Cycling on our journey to the Race Across America 2022, together with The League of American Bicyclists for cycling safety.

‎The N+1 Cycling Podcast by Lowlands Cycling: Team Sonoma Creamery - Race Across America (RAAM) on Apple Podcasts ‎Show The N+1 Cycling Podcast by Lowlands Cycling, Ep Team Sonoma Creamery - Race Across America (RAAM) - Jun 9, 2022

We are inside 2 weeks to the race start on June 18th. Our riders have trained hard and our support crew is well prepared for this project. The entire team will meet for the first time on Tuesday June 14 in Oceanside, CA. We are very excited to do this race for our cause!
A big Thank You to all our supporters!
If you have been thinking about it, there are still a few days left to support the team.
https://gofund.me/e8c19b1a

In just 13 days we'll be on the road from Oceanside to Annapolis.
Our Crew Chief Randy Catron has finalized the Race Schedule and we can't wait to meet for the first time in Oceanside on June 14th.
Later today members of our team will be on the Lowlands Cycling podcast with Gerry De Bruijn. Check out more here:

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The training goes on. Even when heavy rain and cold temperatures hit parts of the U.S. there is always a plan B: .
Only 6 weeks until starts in , CA. Our entire team is super excited to be part of this epic 3,000 mile non-stop bike race.
We appreciate all your support for our cause: http://gofundme.com/f/improve-cycling-safety-help-injured-cyclists
How about a penny per mile?

Zwift - Pace Partner Ride: Wandering Flats in Makuri Islands with C. Cadence Check out my activity on Strava.