Race of Truth Starts in Oceanside CA

Sure you've heard of the Tour de France, but did you know that Race Across America is a harder bicycle race? Did you know half of the people who race, raise money for charity? Did you know the race starts June 8-12, 2010 in Oceanside CA at the Pier? There are events all week long.

Here's what they say about RAAM on the official site:

"RAAM is a Race of Truth This is a Race. Unlike other famous races, like the Tour de France, RAAM is not a stage race. The race is one stage, live to the very end. In RAAM, once the clock starts on the west coast, the clock doesn't stop until each racer reaches the finish line on the east coast. RAAM is 30% longer than the Tour de France and solo racers finish in half the time with no rest days. The race format is essentially a time trial, commonly called racing against the clock or the race of truth. Unlike the Tour de France, there is no drafting or taking shelter from the wind. It's an all out solo challenge."