Twelve days. Over 3,000 miles. From the Pacific Ocean in Oceanside, CA, to the Atlantic shores of Atlantic City, NJ. That’s the Race Across America – RAAM for short – one of the most grueling endurance events on Earth, and the pinnacle of the ultracycling world.

Unlike traditional stage races like the Giro d’Italia or Tour de France, RAAM is a single-stage, non-stop race from coast to coast. Once the clock starts in California, it doesn’t stop until you reach New Jersey. Riders must complete the entire crossing in under 12 days, which means cycling up to 20 hours a day, through deserts, mountains, plains, and storms – sleeping no more than 90 minutes a night.