RAAM 3 days to go.

RAAM: Day 2

Day 2 dawned bright and early at around 5am (jet lag still not over). Kit sorted again and then breakfast with the crew. Registration at Race HQ followed and a chance to meet some of the other teams in the race. The RAF boys looked pretty bling in their white kit (its the new black) and the 2 man team velocity ( firemen)looked fit and raring to go.
The bikes were built, the vehicles stickered and bike racks fitted. Safety compliance is a big issue in the RAAM and each team Uhas to pass a full inspection before they can start the race.

Some of our team then watched the start of the mens solo race. These are the real hard men who are riding every one of the 3000 miles; respect.

The weather in Oceanside was ok, around 80 degrees, but inland on the first day route it was over 100 at 7 at night!

The riders then went out for a ride in the afternoon; a 2 hour blast down the coast road to stretch the legs and get rid of the jet lag. There were lots of other riders out on the road and it ended up being slightly quicker than planned (all good).

So we are all in good shape and on schedule. Having seen some of the competition we have got our hands full but that’s why we are here.