RAAM is not for everybody. Extraordinary people are required. Team Badger Bikers, riders and crew. reached out and met the standard. Average age 59. the oldest of the group of racers, this team is comprised of strong personalities with unique backgrounds and stories leading up to and completing this Race. As a fellow rider, I applaud the efforts and character of my teammates and crew. This Race will be part of our lives forever. The synergy and bonding of this group of people during this… Continue

I don't even know where to start since I'm at a loss for words trying to express my saddness in the loss of Nancy Sellars a team member and friend. She was such a dear person. Such a bright and positive person and a great multisport athlete. She will be missed dearly by all of us who knew her. It's hard to make sense out of this. We ride across the country safely and a few weeks later a team member is hit by a car.



Tom Chopp a crew member and Nancy's riding companion was seriously… Continue

There was so much training and anticipation for the week and now it's completed. I learned so much about teamwork and how important it is to say "thank you" and pitch in even a small amount. All of the crew were a Godsend (emphasis on the capital G). There couldn't have been a better crew chief in Nanette with her leadership and organizational skills and the ever present, though quietly wise cracking Gene. The stories they will tell for a lifetime. And Mary with her ginger remedy for upset… Continue

It is all over and I had a wonderful sleep of nearly 12 hours in my own bed. The simple pleasures really are the best. I am still unwinding this experience but very quickly the difficult things are fading and a warm fuzzy glow is emerging. Here are a few quick take aways.



As I planned for my part of the ride it was all about the training to handle the load. That was important, but we were all surprised by how much the team impacted our ability to get things done. I don't think we… Continue

I made some new friends on this trip and everyone was working very hard towards the common goal.

While it was my job to crew for the riders someone had to take care of me!

And they did an awesome job.

Nanette, Gene and Mary saved my butt out there.

They cooked my food. They made my bag lunches and did everything that needed to be done.

Not only did they do all this while moving the RV 120 miles up the road every few hours, but they did it with a smile.

They did… Continue