The Race Across America is well underway, with the lead solo riders approaching the half way point after beginning on Sunday.
The team competition started Tuesday. Team BeatCancer by www.coastalsportsmedicine.com seems to have found their cycling legs and have moved on up in the field according to the their last time station check.
Both riders are reported having problems adjusting their sleep schedules but may be on track after Rick Schulz took a 100 mile pull last night to give team mate George Vargas some well needed sleep and recovery. Once both riders can get a little recovery, I believe we will continue to see Team BeatCancer move up through the field. Sleep and recovery off the bike will continue to become important factors for all racers as we get further into the race. Look for a shake-up in the team standings in the latter part of the races as competitors that went out too fast and didn’t plan for good recovery start to fall off their pace. Sometimes its better to be the tortoise than the hare.
Follow Team BeatCancer from their team blog
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