Just another day on the bike. #teamnuun #stayhydrated #garneau #liveyoursream

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My legs are still tired from RAAM, but slowly being to recover. I knew the race was going to be tough, but the last day we had to really had deep to hold off the team that was closing in on us. I feel that my preparation for the race went well. The only thing different I would have done would to include more interval training. I felt that my fitness level was very good and I climbed well. I know that I could have performed a little better on the flats of Kansas if my legs were used to going a little faster.

Team VeloRunners - RAAM 2016 Finishers #teamvelorunners #raam2016 #garneau #liveyourdeam #nuun #stayhydrated

Well we made it! RAAM was quite an experience and I do believe it was one of the hardest athletic accomplishments I have done. We had a great team and an amazing crew. Only having six people in support of an eight person team, was probably one of the smallest crew of any of the teams. This was a week that none of us will ever forget.

Staying hydrated in the desert. #teamvelorunners #ramm2016 #teamnuun #stayhydrated

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It might be a dry heat, but 120+ in the desert isn't fun. Thanks NUUN for keeping my hydrated.

Team VeloRunners made it to the ocean. #teamvelorunners #garneau #teamnuun #raam2016

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Let's get this RAAM thing started. Onc ocean down, one to go.

I stopped to get a new set of wheels for RAAM. #teamvelorunners #raam2016 #garneau #teamnuun

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Stopped for lunch @ a Whole Foods and I think this is a good sign for RAAM.

Not a bad view today. Ready for this little bicycle ride to happen. #teamvelorunners #raam2016 #garneau #teamnuun

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Great shot of the Grand Canyon on the flight out to California. Just a little inspiration for the week ahead where we are competing in RAAM.

So this is what humidity feels like. #garneau #teamnuun #teamvelorunners #raam2016

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Today was my last long ride before RAAM. 91 miles and part of it with Matt. It was a warm & humid ride around town. The legs are feeling a little sluggish this week as I start my taper. I know this will change next week when I get some good rest and get out to California. It has been really fun training for this race the past 12 months. I haven't been able to put this kind of training in for quite a few years and my body has responded very well. Only taking off 7 days and getting in over 6500 miles on the bike in 2016 through today should give me the preparation for next week that I need. Lots can happen once the race starts, but we will deal with that on the road.

Team VeloRunners at it today. #garneau #liveyourdream #teamnuun #teamvelorunners #raam2016

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Good day of riding with part of Team VeloRunners (Matt, Brian, & myself). Now we only have a little over a week left to prepare, I think most of us are ready to go - Hopefully! We have a good plan, but once we get going, our plans will probably all change and we will have to deal with whatever happens.

Team Velorunners 6+ hour trip across the river. #garneau #liveyourdream #teamnuun #stayhydrated #teamvelorunners #raam2016

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Today, Matt & I got in our last really long ride before RAAM. We kept it flat and easy by heading up the Riverfront Trail and over to Illinois. We had a bit of a head wind heading out, but that lead to some nice tailwinds on the way back. With 115 mile ride last week and 110 miles today, I feel confident about my endurance for this race. Plus it will help come August when I head to Gravel Worlds and do 150 miles in Lincoln, NE.

New kit day. Thanks Garneau! #garneau #liveyourdream #teamnuun #stayhydrated #teamvelorunners #raam2016

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Just received a sweet 2016 Garneau Brand Ambassador Kit and I am really excited to be able to represent a cool cycling company.
With only 13 days left until RAAM, I feel that I am in the best shape in many years. I know that there were workouts that I had hoped to accomplish, but overall I think things will be fine. So many things can happen over a week of riding with 7 other guys, but we have a good plan and hope to have lots of fun along the way.