Beginning in Oceanside, California and continuing non-stop to the finish in Durango, Colorado, the Race Across the West (RAW) is run coincident with RAAM and utilizes the same course, while ending after 930 miles in Durango.. While much shorter than the full RAAM event, the RAW challenges riders with the extremes of elevation gain, altitude and desert heat.
In the wave of new ultra races popping up around the globe, our event is different and unique in a way that it has been specifically designed to boost positive image and promote tourism of a very understated and beautiful country. The route has been carefully crafted to represent the best Bosnia & Herzegovina, passing through National Parks, along rivers, lakes and waterfalls, over 1984 Winter Olympic ski-centers, by UNESCO World Heritage sites generally over stunning (and hilly) terrain. There are a number of ride options-1200, 600, 300, & 200km. The 1200km is the RQ, and is a counter-clockwise loop. […]
Beginning in Oceanside, California and continuing non-stop to the finish in Annapolis, Maryland, the Race Across America (RAAM) is one of the most well known ultra-endurance events across all sports. It has been running since the early 1980's and while it has included finishes by professional cyclists, it has also seen its share of relative newcomers to competitive cycling. There are race formats that welcome solo riders as well as two, four, or eight person relay teams. Solo racers must qualify by performance in at least one 'RAAM Qualifier' event. Qualification standards do not apply to relay teams. RAAM does […]
