As Dave and I wait for our crew exchange in Ellenboro W. Virginia we talk about the climbs to come during the 379 miles left in the race. Looking at Kevins TS reports he has picked up his pace since yesterday and last night. Hopefully the little rests he got will help him thru these last few sections of the course. The terrain to come is the most difficult climbing in RAAM. The altitudes may not reach the Rockies but the climbs are relentless. I can't imagine doing them on a fixie!
There is more elevation gained in the upcoming section than between any other consecutive time stations anywhere from coast to coast. The toughest being between Cumberland & Hancock all in the Maryland mountains. I personally think Kevins climbing is very smooth and consistent. He gains a lot of ground when he's climbing. We will see what kind of demons the road ahead throws at Kevin. We will do our best to help him prepare.
Gator
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Tell Kevin, he has provided more entertainment, enthusiasm and excite for us than any other athlete(s) over the last 9 days. That includes Lance, Kobe, Tim Howard, Jason Heyward and, oh yeah, Tiger!
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He is a genuine role model for many. Keep on rolling Kevin.
A friend...