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Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Supporters

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Mandy
To our Team 4Mil Sponsors and Supporters,

Team 4Mil Wins the 2011 Race Across America (RAAM) Armed Forces Challenge Cup
Team 4Mil, an 8-person racing team, completed the 30th anniversary RAAM, in a blazing time of 5 days 12 hours 5 minutes (22.6 mph), won the 2011 Armed Forces Challenge Cup, and finished second overall.   The team of 8 racers and 21 crew, which included several wounded veterans who accounted for four Purple Heart Medals, was

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1373 miles of sights, scenery and states

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Mandy

With 1373 miles behind us and unknown internet connection possibilities ahead, I decided to take a moment and share some of the highlights from this race…

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Final Preparations: Completing a rider exchange

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mandy

The big day is here and Team 4Mil is ready!

Friday activities were centered around rider and vehicle exchanges.  We ran through the drills a handful of times, practicing the exchange and reviewing the rules of an exchange site.  In RAAM an exchange is defined as  “the point when the Racer on the road stops riding and a new Racer continues forward progress”.

There are two types of exchanges.

  1. Rolling Exchange; where the active racer overlaps wheels with a

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Oceanside California; a break in the clouds

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Mandy

Since we arrived in Oceanside, we have experienced what the locals call ‘June Gloom’. The weather, although mild, has the coast line socked in with fog… and the occasional mist. The sky looks gray and dreary and the temperatures are a little on the chilly side for what one expects this far south in California. Shortly after noon, and to our surprise and delight, the morning fog dissipated and the sky opened up. It turned out to be a… [Read More]

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San Luis Rey River Trail Training Ride

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mandy

This morning the team woke and had a light breakfast around 0700. Our crew chief gave some directions and a few words about the days schedule, and then the riders set out to do a 2 hour training ride through Camp Pendleton. The team opted to have a small support crew follow the riders, so new drivers and navigators could practice their support skills.

About 40 minutes into the ride, we received a call from RAAM… [Read More]

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Show Your Support Online and In Person

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Mandy

A number of inquiries have come in recently and we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the people behind the team and crew… the wives, husbands, children, parents and family that have supported our efforts through the months leading up to this epic race.  It’s been an amazing journey so far, and we are wholly committed to having a safe and successful race… with just a little bit of fun mixed in for good measure.

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Fans and Friends Follow Team 4Mil Online

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Mandy

Team 4Mil at the Start RAAM 2010

With less than 8 weeks to go, we’re working on some pretty big changes online.  Based on experience from last years event and feedback from our friends and fans, the Team 4Mil web site will be shifting towards a more media-friendly design, as we provide real-time information, interactive maps, photos and videos during the race- along with a few good stories from the Team 4Mil media, racers and crew.

Web Site: For those of you with a real passion… [Read More]

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Countdown to RAAM: 58 Days

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Mandy

With 58 days to go, Team 4Mil is ready.  Last weeks training camp was a total success.  The racers are all riding strong and working as a team to focus on strengths and utilize everyone’s skills to the teams advantage.   The crew, under the leadership of Tony Serrano, is coming together like a well-oiled machine.  Logistics are well underway, as is meal preparation and team strategies that ensure we will have a safe and successful race.

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