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“At the end of your life if people can say you were kind, that is enough.” – Bob Breedlove On the morning of Thursday, June 23, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer ran an article entitled “Cyclists Getting Lots of Support during Race Across America.” The article focused on Betty Ackee, who went to visit an orthopedic surgeon in 1989 about her ailing knee. Upon learning that Ackee was into long-distance cycling, the surgeon offered that he “dabbled in that” too. She later learned that this humble surgeon had finished RAAM twice, including third place that year. 16 years later, Ackee was one [...]

“I absolutely love crewing and I derive as much satisfaction from helping other ultra cyclists reach their goals as I do achieving mine.” I… Am.. Toast Born racing at the Double Furnace Creek 508. Jeff Martin photo Talk about someone who is totally consumed with ultracycling. Steve Born (45), from Whitefish, MT, has been in the forefront of long distance cycling for over 15 years. His list of cycling accomplishments is beyond impressive. So much so, that this year he received the ultimate honor by being voted into the Ultra Cycling Hall of Fame. Born has competed in five RAAMs, [...]