Arvid has asked for a windbreaker. Time to put the headlight on. Took four people to figure out how to turn the tail lights on but we got’er done. Waiting for some warm tea. It’s gonna be a nippy night…

We are told that Arvid can be hard to wake up a couple of weeks in. No kidding. So one idea is to wipe his face with a wet cloth to help rouse him. But it should not be cold.…

Arvid is moonlighting as a secretary. He is three and a half hours into his final long training run and on his last pass he let Ruth know that she should be returning a call. Apparently he can multitask.

Ruth has been training the team. We are all learning how best to support him. Practicing our handoffs to Arvid. So far, so good.

Since 1989, Charles Mulli has worked to save the lives of 10,000 street kids in Kenya, Africa. This summer, Arvid is celebrating that achievement with his 10,000 REASONS // 10,000 KM Guinness World Record Attempt. The record currently stands at…

Over 18 years ago, Arvid climbed onto his bike to go for a 40km ride. After 30km, he couldn’t make it any farther and had to call it quits. Over the next two decades, he would challenge the norm for…

RAAM 2013, My perspective Part III/conclusion: 3rd possible DNF avoided *”Quitting is not an option”* * * I was glad to have made it this far holding my own. Out of the 39 solos that started, (all categories) 20 or…

*The middle third syndrome – sleep matters* * * During my 20 years of riding long distances on a bike, I have developed a special respect and maybe even fear for the middle third. For me, it does not matter…

“It was hard, and then it became difficult” After months of training and planning, it was great to finally leave the starting gate. I had said my farewell to Charles and Esther Mulli. I very much appreciated them arranging their…

We are home safe and sound. Even though it has been a number of days since I am off the bike, I am stlll in my 90 minute (at as time) sleep pattern. The good thing is I can repeat it…

Now that the race is behind Arvid and the crew, we can take an extended look at the momentous day. They say it’s the world’s hardest bicycle race. Twice as long as the Tour de France, longer than the Giro…

After 11 days, 20 hours, and 8 minutes, Arvid Loewen has finished RAAM! Arvid has made it across the line as an official finisher! The long trek from across the country from sea to sea has come to an end.…

UPDATE – still waiting for Arvid to reach the jump point. Please stand by.

Annapolis at last! We are finally here!!! Thank you for all your prayers. These thousands of kilometers from sea to shining sea have boiled down to a two-digit figure! Arvid is within 29 of the final checkpoint preceding the finish line – LIVE…