We check in (quickly) with Craig Streit, Phil Tintsman and Chris DeMarchi as they speed through a rotation from Team Bemer's "A" van. Crazy to see the team's average speed remains about 25mph as they speed through the 10% grades of the Appalachians!

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8 man Team Bemer is well on its way to setting the record for fastest team crossing in the history of the race. We check in with the team as they race through Indiana. Great strategy, great teamwork and great attitudes are all on display with this team. Fingers crossed for good weather to Annapolis! Shout out to the current record holders Team Allied Forces who are sending so much positive encouragement to Team Bemer - true sportsmanship Allied Forces!!

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The old adage for RAAM is that the race doesn't start until you cross the Mississippi River. However, Michael Conti continues with his strategy of not letting anyone dictate his race and stays with the plan that has worked so well from the start - 300 miles per day. Today Mike reflects on all those who have helped him get to this point and talks about the incredible camaraderie that is such a big part of our sport.

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3rd place solo finisher Chris Ramsey joins us to share his truly inspirational story! An incredible athlete who happens to have MS, Chris shows us how to deal with adversity and accomplish your goals. He's been using the athletic platform to raise money for the fight against MS. If you'd like to donate please go here http://bit.ly/RAWvsMS (the address is case-sensitive)

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Michael checks in outside Jefferson City as he continues his steady 300 miles per day. Conti has been amazing riding his race and not being influenced by anyone else's performance. Fun to hear how much he's enjoying the Missouri rollers! I am SO impressed with his outlook, spirit and grit.

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14 year old Adam Ashwill joins us from Time Station 30 (which just so happens to be his house!). Adam had a dream come true this year when he was able to ride a bit with race leader Christoph Strasser and again with 5th place Michael Conti! Adam has become friends with many of the racers and looks forward to seeing them every year as they race past his home.

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Seattle's Eric Schuman has been having a great ride at the TransAm Bicycle Race. He had a rough night last night but is back on track after 5 hours of sleep. We caught up with him in Missouri for an update on his experiences.

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Mike joins us as he rides through Time Station 30 Fort Scott, Kansas accompanied by Adam Ashwill! Michael's spirits remain high and he shares his thoughts on wanting to be a RAAM finisher, keeping the race in perspective and more.

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Michael Conti joins us from the saddle as he races toward Wichita, KS. Having passed through the halfway point of RAAM, the realization of what a difficult undertaking RAAM is sets in.

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Race Across America solo racer Michael Conti joins us from Eastern Colorado to go over the events of the night following his summit of Wolf Creek Pass and shares his feelings from riding past difficult memories from 2016

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