The Race Across the West is considered as the toughest part of the World's Toughest Bicycle Race. At just over 1,000 miles contestants from all over the world, will battle heat in the deserts, climbing in the mountains and an intense pace to get to the finish line in Taos, New Mexico. There are solo riders, 2-person and 4-person teams competing.
Chris Graetz from Race Across America Wrote:
I can say that this is a story about a little engine that could or I can tell you that this is a story about David and Golliath (race and the road) but I’m not. This story is an original about sheer courage and determination.
Leslie Holton competed in this year’s RAW in the Under 50 Solo Division. And Leslie was not a quitter. Far from it! Many people can learn from her courage and determination throughout all of RAW. Unfortunately, the result of her journey was that she missed the time cut off, but that didn’t stop her.
To read the rest of the story, visit raceacrossamerica.com.
Check back soon for Leslie's race report.