Race Across America: Good luck Brian!

G. · Post by G. » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:28 am

The Race Across America started yesterday, today is the start for the solo men, who now have twelve days to ride from California to Maryland.

You may notice that the only solo male from Britain is one Mr Brian Welsh, formerly of these parts. Stacey's team manager and Billy Geraghty is part of the support crew. The RAAM site will post results each day so we can see how he's doing.

JSNT team blog

Facebook page, including photos

Good luck to Team JSNT and Brian, you crazy person!

like my bike · Post by **like my bike** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:49 am

Brian's progress

http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/raam/r ... ry_ID=2492

dave c · Post by **dave c** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:05 am

Amazing ride Brian, keep it up

At the back as usual · Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:44 pm

Just checked on Brian's progress, absolutely amazing from the man, almost have way there, well done Brian keep her lit

Jon G · Post by **Jon G** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:15 pm

Yes, what else can be said really other than superb riding Brian. And yes you must be bonkers

MikeG · Post by **MikeG** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:25 pm

That's an amazing daily milage to keep up. I hope Brian is sponsored for chamois cream! Good luck for the second half.

G. · Post by G. » Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:14 am

So close - Brian's listed as DNF after missing the cutoff at TS 52, 3 stations and less than 55 miles from the finish. At least, that what the site says, I'm sure BillyG can tell us more when he gets back.

Still, what an amazing effort!

MarkA · Post by **MarkA** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:04 pm

Just looked now and says

52 Mt Airy, MD 2934.9 54.6 06/27/2011 14:14 11:22:19 10.25 12

Fingers crossed. Come on Brian only 54 miles to go!

MarkA · Post by **MarkA** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:08 pm

Bit more reading of raam website and i think Brian arrived at 52 but is listed as DNF. Other solos are up to 55.

Main thing "is he ok"?

IanH · Post by **IanH** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:56 pm

Been following Brian's progress for the last 12 days on the RAAM website and Facebook such cruel luck to just miss out so very close to the finish, however what a ride from such a prolific long distance rider who holds many records for these kind of challenges.

Ian H

MarkA · Post by **MarkA** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:34 am

Brian completed RAAM outside of official cutoff time...he finished healthy, happy and with an admirable crew with nothing but respect for him and each other.

Official update from facebook. Fantastic effort.