RAAM Solo racer Michael Conti checks in from the saddle as he makes his way between Time Station 14 - Cortez, CO and Time Station 15 - Durango. His spirits are up even though he and the rest of the field have battled difficult conditions throughout the early portion of the race. Wolf Creek Pass looms in Michael's immediate future and he hopes to be nearing the summit tonight.

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RAAM solo racer Mike Conti joins us from the saddle between the Camp Verde and Flagstaff Time Stations. After a brutal day yesterday Mike is back to riding like he usually does, has a fantastic attitude and is having an excellent race. He even took the selfie we're posting with this episode last night as he was climbing Mingus Mountain!

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Ian Boswell checks in from Nice after a strong ride at the 2018 Dauphine. Ian talks about Stage, his overall thoughts on the race and his plans for the near future.

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Fixed gear racer Tony Musorafite rode within himself today keeping the intense heat at bay and staving off the dehydration which knocked him out of the 2016 RAW. Crew chief Ellen Kirk gives us some insight on the day!

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Fixed Gear racer Tony Musorafite is battling for the lead in the 60+ solo division of RAW as he makes his way through the mentally trying Parker, AZ-Congress, AZ portion of the course. We check in with his crew chief Ellen Kirk for an update on Tony's progress

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RAAM soloist Michael Conti checks in from the bike as he makes his way toward Salome, AZ!

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Tony's crew chief Ellen Kirk checks in for a brief chat as Tony races toward Brawley. We cut it early as Ellen needed to get her racer some liquid and cell service was iffy. We'll be checking in a minimum of twice per day until they get to Durango!

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Michael Conti checks in from the rode as he rides somewhere in the wide open desert spaces between Borrego Springs and Blythe. Conti plans to ride all the way to Flagstaff before taking his first sleep break.

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We check in with Tony Musorafite's crew chief - Ellen Kirk - as she waits in line for him to start. Tony is racing RAW on a fixed gear bicycle. We then get a few thoughts from RAAM racer Michael Conti as he relaxes prior to the RAAM start.

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The 2018 Race Across America is getting underway! Executive Director Rick Boethling checks in from the start line in Oceanside with some thoughts on this year's race.

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