On Monday, June 21, 2010, at 7:20 am Sabrina Bianchi became officially the first Italian woman to have participated and completed the Race Across America, the toughest bicycle race in the world.

From the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, from California to Maryland, crossing a total of 12 states, covering 3.000 miles (about 4.800 km) in 12 days 16 hours 51 minutes, Sabrina was placed in second place among the five women present at the start, and the first in its class.

SABRINA GO!

WHAT IS RAAM?

The Race Across America is one of the most respected and longest running annual endurance events holding legendary stature the world over. Since 1982, RAAM is globally seen as the highest rung of the endurance sports ladder.

A breeding ground for champions, a testing ground for elite riders and a shining example of the strength of human spirit.

A differenza di altre gare famose come il Tour de France, RAAM non è una corsa a tappe. 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 .

for more informations www.raceacrossamerica.org

2010: the 29th edition

Start: Oceanside, CA - The Oceanside Pier. Women June 8th, Men June 9th, Teams June 12th.

Finish: Annapolis, MD - The City Dock. June 18th - June 21st.

Route: More than 3,000 miles across the United States.