Hello RAAM racing fans!
Like many of you, I too have been following the progress of RAAM
since it started this past Sunday. As mentioned previously by others
on this mail-list, club member Michael Lau is one of 15 remaining
competitors in the Men's Solo division of this mighty epic test of
cycling ability.
I have to confess that I'm very excited and thrilled to observe the
results of this race as they unfold and are displayed on the web site
- and primarily so because a fellow club member, Michael Lau, is one
of the racers!
I've just heard back from Steve Born, who has just returned from
visiting the racers on the course, and thought I'd share with you his
observations. So, without further delay, here are Steve's answers to
my initial questions I asked him about Michael's success to date:
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I have ridden with Michael on various tours before and he's always
impressed me with his strength. I have no doubt that he will finish
the race and that his progress is going well at this time.
I did see him on the course a couple times and cheered for him as he
rode past. I did notice that he had a brace or bandage on one of his
knees but I couldn't see any unusual changes from his normal, smooth
pedal stroke. Michael always acknowledged my presence there, which
made me believe he was quite awake and alert. The last time I saw him
was en route to Ogden. Currently he is in a group (I use the term
group somewhat loosely) of riders including Patten, Koning, Moonen,
and Beal... he's in good company and holding his own. I think he, as
all the riders will, enjoy getting out of all that climbing, it
really takes a toll. Michael's tough... I predict he will finish.
Personally, I think Kish will catch Fasching by the end of Arkansas,
if not before. Fasching's pace at the start was off the charts but
now, with the big climbs behind, he's in Kish country. I'm estimating
that Kish is about 100 miles behind Fasching at this time, which is
remarkable considering all the climbing in the first third of the
race... Fasching
trained in the Alps while Kish trained in Florida - big difference!
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Steve
So there you have it! Michael's doing well, and certainly has earned
the deepest regard and admiration from this OBC member! ... wow, and
to think I actually thought of myself as a cyclist. ;-)
A big round of 'Cheers!' for Michael from me, and hopefully you too.
All together now! ...
Bill Taylor
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