Inquiry now open for 2017
Trans Am Bike Race is proud to announce that inquiries are being accepted for 2017 entry. For those unfamiliar, the race is gearing up for it’s 4th iteration of sending off self supported road racers on a 4300 mile journey across the United States at break neck speed. Featured in the film Inspired to Ride, the Trans Am is part of a quickly growing subset of cyclists. Born out a desire to race on roads with techniques and ethics based in the world of ultra endurance bikepacking events such as the Tour Divide, the Trans Am stands as the middle ground between events like Race Across America and Tour Divide. One being a supported road race across the country and the other being a self supported off road race down the spine of the country. The race bears a little similarity to the European Transcontinental mostly by the similar style of conventional road bikes ridden in the event and it’s cross continent nature..
For the Trans Am, the rules are simple, race the Adventure Cycling Association‘s TransAmerica Trail under your own power, self supported. This means no outside assistance, no support cars, and NO DRAFTING (see rules).. The course record stands at just over 17.5 days and racers typically are expected to aim for a race time not much more than double, over 40 days and it starts to look more like touring, people are encouraged to be competitive but respectful. All are welcome to inquire, this race is not for everyone but if you have a wild itch to cycle day and night, then perhaps this is for you.
For 2017 inquiry is open for Solo and Paired Racers.
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