At 6:06 PM EDT, Rick reached a big milestone: after 2,041 miles and over 194 hours, Rick is at the Mississippi River – a great accomplishment. The good news, according to crew member George Metzler, is that “…Rick is cleared to continue the race.”
But the bad news is, as the saying goes, “… the real race has just begun.” This is probably as true for those looking to be an official finisher as it is for the front runners. At this point, Rick’s average pace is 10.5 MPH … just slightly above the 10.43 MPH pace he’ll need to hold to make it to Annapolis as an official finisher.
On behalf of Rick and the crew, thanks for all the encouraging comments… the crew is reading them to Rick as they trickle in, and it’s really helping him get down the road!
-Tom Rosenbauer Eastern PA RBA
Woo hoo! Way to go Rick! So glad to hear you have the official go ahead to Annapolis!
MJ is wondering if there will hot air balloons at this finish! The whole team is pulling for you and we have drank a few Red Bulls in hopes of sending you some energy. Keep going you can do it.
Rick- you need to let Rexina pedal for a while ! You have earned my absolute respect and admiration. Go you monster !
Yippeeeee!! The Mississippi is behind you now. Stay positive and keep doing what you’ve been doing for the past 2,000 miles. IT WORKS!
JoAnn
Congratulations Rick!! Way to go. I live right outside Annapolis and look forward to seeing you finish!! This is much more exciting to follow than the World Cup!!
Mike
Congrats on reaching an incredible milestone. Stay focused and strong-finish this thing off with style!
good luck & love
win or lose I love you and proud of you.mom
Tell Rick he is dong a great job. Paul’s entire crew wish him well. We really enjoyed seeing you guys on the road each day and just wish it would have lasted until the end. Keep pushing Rick!!!!!
I love you and am very proud of you win or lose .mom
Rick, I love you & I’m very proud of you!
Come home safely – Mom
R – RELENTLESS
I – INSPIRING
C – COURAGIOUS
K – KICK SOME RAAM ASS!!!!
WAY TO GO RICK AND CREW. AWESOME GUYS JUST
AWESOME.
What an inspiring ride across Missouri!! What a team!
The final thousand miles is not that much more than a 1200K brevet.
Keep’em rolling.,,
Just think Rick, only a few miles longer than LEL at this point. I see you’re wearing the jersey in the crossing the Mississippi pic so maybe this is on your mind, too. You’re getting close to the home stretch. Go Rex Racing!
Way to go Rick!
Rick,
Congratulations on making this milestone. You are entering your riding terrain. Keep up the good work. The lunch time bunch is rooting for you.
Mike
go rick very proud of you, now you just have to the 1001miglia again
tony
GO RICK GOOOOOOOO!!!! YOU’RE MY HEROE IN THIS RAAM
You are truely a winner. You are one of the greatest athletes in all the world. Pittsburg steak on me
Hi Rick,
Fantastic work !!! I am tremendously
proud to know you.
To Rick’ Awesome Crew:
Out of curiosity, what is the status
of the other riders in Rick’s age class?
Thanks.
GO Rick GO
As of 1PM EDT on 6/18, there’s just one other male solo over 50 still riding — additional info at:
http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/raam/rcracer.php?s_N_category_group=1&s_N_Race_ID=1&s_N_Entry_ID=2604
Thank you, rosenbauer. The website
gave me perspective and I am even more awed by Rick’s progress.