Increasing media interest in the event: 3 weeks to go!

Last Saturday, Chris Armishaw (henceforth known as 'the Rider'!) and two of us crew members Catherine H and Chris M) set up camp for the morning at a supermarket in Colchester. We were there to meet people, talk to them about the challenge Chris and the team are taking on, and also to raise money and awareness for Action Medical Research. Whilst we were there, we were interviewed by a reporter from a local newspaper, and you can see his article here:

http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/9721351.Uni_sports_experts_help_man_ride_3_000_miles_across_America/

Coincidentally, also at the store on the same day was last year's Apprentice winner, Tom Pellereau. By strange coincidence, he knows quite a bit about the Race Across America, since a friend of his has previously been part of a crew for the event.

The day was a really good opportunity to chat to people about what we're going to be doing. Some people say Chris is mad; some people say we're very lucky to have the opportunity to take part in such a fantastic event. There is probably some truth in both points of view!

Chris will set off from Oceanside, California in exactly 3 weeks. More to come soon about the final stages of our preparation.

Bye for now, CH.

'The Rider' (Chris Armishaw) meets 'The Inventor' (Tom Pellereau)

5 Weeks to Go...

It's now less than 5 weeks until Chris and the crew fly out to California to start the RAAM adventure.  Things started to feel very real today, as we had a team meeting to discuss the multitude of logistical elements which must be carefully planned ahead of the race.  Most importantly, we all got hold of our team kit, which will make us look very smart indeed!  In the run up to June 13th, and during the race, this blog will be authored by both Chris and members of the 7-strong road crew.  We hope to give you an insight into the challenge of RAAM on a daily basis, and we will share photos, stories and race updates whenever we can.  Thank you for checking out the blog; more to follow very soon!