Race Across America is an annual bicycle race started in 1982 when four competitors raced from Los Angeles to New York. The race is one continual stage; competitor's times are based on when the entire race is finished rather than in stages like other races. During the race, cyclists will travel 3,000 miles. RAAM is open to professional cyclists and amateur riders, but those seeking to run alone as opposed to as part of a team or organization must qualify. This can be done in one of four ways.
Instructions
1. Complete a Race Across America as a member of a two or four person team.
2. Finish a qualifying race that takes place on public roads, is a minimum of 350 miles long, has no drafting and includes follow vehicles and support crews. You must average 10.5 miles per hour throughout the race.
3. Participate in an entire 24-hour Race Across America qualifying event that takes place on public roads with no drafting and is 400 miles long.
4. Attempt to set an UltraMarathon Cycling Association record. The attempt will be measured by association standards, but the undertaking does not have to be successful to qualify for the Race Across America as long as you average 10.5 miles per hour.
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