Team Preparation

"The RAAM Team is in the midst of Winter training in preparation for the June 12th start in Oceanside.As a Team the 4-riders need to cover 3,150 miles which is an awesome physical and mental challenge for the riders and the support crew.The training to date includes:Daily flexibility and stretching routines 4-5X/week easy spinning for 45-60 minutes 4-5X/week cardio-training for 60-90 minutes 3-4X/week weight lifting at 10-20 set stationsdoing 1-3 sets at 15 reps of planned intensityEach rider has been tested by Dr Dan Halvorsen for:VO2maxAnaerobic and Ventilatory ThresholdWingate arm and leg powerBody Composition for %BFat and Muscle MassThey are preparing for Test #2 in the PowerCubed Exercise Medicine Clinic at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota ... to determine their progress by the end of February 2007.Test #3 is also planned for early May so as to help the riders be as ready as possible for the big ride."

Team Preparation

"The RAAM Team is in the midst of Winter training in preparation for the June 12th start in Oceanside.As a Team the 4-riders need to cover 3,150 miles which is an awesome physical and mental challenge for the riders and the support crew.The training to date includes:Daily flexibility and stretching routines 4-5X/week easy spinning for 45-60 minutes 4-5X/week cardio-training for 60-90 minutes 3-4X/week weight lifting at 10-20 set stationsdoing 1-3 sets at 15 reps of planned intensityEach rider has been tested by Dr Dan Halvorsen for:VO2maxAnaerobic and Ventilatory ThresholdWingate arm and leg powerBody Composition for %BFat and Muscle MassThey are preparing for Test #2 in the PowerCubed Exercise Medicine Clinic at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota ... to determine their progress by the end of February 2007.Test #3 is also planned for early May so as to help the riders be as ready as possible for the big ride."