Special Presentation: “Race Across America” Monday January 13

Come on out and see the special presentation by the Cantastic 4 team comprised of local cyclists Gord Ley, Steve Allan, Brad West and Gord Treasure who finished first in their age category in the Race Across America (RAAM), a coast-to-coast, 5,000-kilometre journey. They completed the race in six days, 20 hours and six minutes. helping raise more than $20,000 in support of the Northumberland United Way.

About the Race Across America (RAAM)

For 36 years RAAM has been challenging ultracyclists from around the globe to push their physical and mental limits to the farthest reaches. 3000 miles,  175,000 feet of climbing, and 12 states later it traverses three major mountain ranges (Sierra, Rocky and Appalachian), crosses four of America’s longest rivers (Colorado, Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio) and the Great Plains.

Open to amateur and professional racers, in solo, 2-, 4- and 8-person relay teams, there is no other race in the world comparable to RAAM. The Race has become a global icon, having had over 35 countries represented.

Date: Monday January 13th, 6:30pm
Cost: $5 (voluntary donation at the door)
RSVP Reserved seating only: Please send email to nhcycling2010@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming.
Location: The Old Camborne Schoolhouse (3441 Albert’s Alley)

16 Comments

  1. OK Folks ….. Its looking like we are going to have a full house.
    Unfortunately I don’t think we can fit anymore into the old school house comfortably.
    I’m thrilled that we are having such good turn outs to these events and we look forward to arranging more in the future.

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