Day 12 KM: 434 Total KM: 5336 Average KM: 444 Buffer: 32 KM

At 4:30 AM we had to stop on the road side for a minor mechanical clip adjustment. With one shoe in hand and his dry sock absorbing rain water on the wet pavement… the mosquitos begin devouring his legs. Forewarned…

correct!

With the completion of Lap 184 Arvid has done 5,000 km! This is huge. But oh the reality of what still remains is overwhelming.

Like any street, Henderson suffers from the weather, traffic, and conditions. After the rain and storms of the previous days gravel and rocks dotted the side. Bill, a former co-worker of Arvid’s, had been out to bike Henderson and cheer…

Thank you to the neighbour Yolanda, who checks up on us every day and brings us such tasty treats! We are enjoying them.

One of a series of posts featuring someone on the outside looking in.  Special thanks to Herb for sharing your take on Arvid’s adventures. It was an exciting moment to be with Arvid, his family, and others as we all…

“It wouldn’t be a record if it was easy.” I think that defines the last 11 days. In that time, Arvid has done 180 laps of Henderson. He has completed the entire distance of RAAM 2014 (4859km), and he is almost…

The two oldest grandsons decided to wake their moms up to come see Grandpa late in the evening!?! What a fun outing. And thanks for bringing grandpa the yummy brownies!

At 08:30 this morning Arvid completed Lap #179. That is significant. Lap 179 means he has completed the distance of this year’s RAAM (in under 11 days). He still has the equivalent of another RAAM to go. Keep pedalling!!

Some very kind people stopped by to see Arvid and cheer him on as we were getting him ready for night riding. As he rode away he told is to, “Be prepared…”

Arvid approaches home base heading south

Call it HQ. Home Base. 5839. The Loft. The Place of No Sleep. No matter what you call it, it’s amazing to have a central location for Arvid to sleep, shower, eat, and for the crew to take care of…