The attrition in this race among incredibly gifted and experienced riders demonstrates why RAAM is considered the single toughest endurance event in the world. Congratulations to TP on the finish and the Top 10 performance and a big thank you to Matt for all the hard work and creativity he brought to this blog.
Sincerest "congratulations" to Btron and the Crue.
Now that Btron's conquered CONUS on two-wheels, perhaps a four-wheeled attempt should be the next challenge/race? Costumed buffoonery and general anti-social behavior seems to be encouraged (Dino and Seamus as crew?). At least this documentary film(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087032/)of such a race that I viewed recently shows such events...
Hats off to Ben. An incredible achievement. Congrats to the support team. He would never have made it without you guys/gals. I hope he'll get some well earned sleep.
Congrats Ben AND crew - With awe and admiration, we are overwhelmed with happiness for you, your family and your crew. Looking forward to seeing your smiling, dimpled face back at home. Your accomplishment is beyond words.
Ben, mere "congratulations" almost seems a less than adequate word to express my admiration for honoring you, an athlete who has accomplished an incredible feat. Finishing in the top 10 of the solo RAAM race is nothing to sneer about; in fact, your accompliahment places you in a small elite group of extremely strong human beings. In its' 27 year history, RAAM has allowed less than (approx) 230 solo and/or tandem racers to cross its' finish line, and now your name appears twice on that list. You have ridden and completed the race of your life. Kudos, kudos, kudos to you, Ben!
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The attrition in this race among incredibly gifted and experienced riders demonstrates why RAAM is considered the single toughest endurance event in the world. Congratulations to TP on the finish and the Top 10 performance and a big thank you to Matt for all the hard work and creativity he brought to this blog.
Congrats Ben, one heck of an achievement.
Brian W.
Sincerest "congratulations" to Btron and the Crue.
Now that Btron's conquered CONUS on two-wheels, perhaps a four-wheeled attempt should be the next challenge/race? Costumed buffoonery and general anti-social behavior seems to be encouraged (Dino and Seamus as crew?). At least this documentary film(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087032/)of such a race that I viewed recently shows such events...
Hats off to Ben. An incredible achievement. Congrats to the support team. He would never have made it without you guys/gals. I hope he'll get some well earned sleep.
Congrats Ben AND crew - With awe and admiration, we are overwhelmed with happiness for you, your family and your crew. Looking forward to seeing your smiling, dimpled face back at home. Your accomplishment is beyond words.
Jerry and Rosemary
Congratulations to everyone! I'm very proud of you. Now you can get some sleep and real food.
Ben - awesome feat. Now get some rest, food and beer (or Bloody's). Talk with you soon - the Tocko's.
Congrats Ben and crew! I'm proud of you all.
Chad
Ben, mere "congratulations" almost seems a less than adequate word to express my admiration for honoring you, an athlete who has accomplished an incredible feat. Finishing in the top 10 of the solo RAAM race is nothing to sneer about; in fact, your accompliahment places you in a small elite group of extremely strong human beings. In its' 27 year history, RAAM has allowed less than (approx) 230 solo and/or tandem racers to cross its' finish line, and now your name appears twice on that list. You have ridden and completed the race of your life. Kudos, kudos, kudos to you, Ben!
Congratulations to Ben on a stunning accomplishment, and hats off to the Crue that made it possible.
-Rich I
Ben and crew-- way to go! Really amazing, congrats on your success.
Matt Prekker
CONGRATS BEN!
Congrats Ben! What an accomplishment. Great job on the updates Matt.
Josh B.
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