What:
3,000+ plus miles from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD in 12 days or less, as part of the Race Across America. Typically one half to two-thirds of competitors finish, some are amateurs, some are professional world-level athletes. Join us as amateur rider and veteran, Brett SanPietro, bikes across the country in an attempt to raise $100,000 for Team Red, White & Blue - a non-profit dedicated to enriching Veterans’ lives and promoting health and wellness.
Who:
You can’t tackle the Race Across America alone. Brett is joined by eight friends, all giving up two weeks of their time to crew two support vehicles and keep Brett fed, hydrated, motivated, and basically just moving no matter what. Together, they’ll attempt to travel an average of 250 miles per day at about 15 mph.
When:
The Race Across America begins on June 15 and racers must finish by June 27. Click here to sign up to stay in touch and get live updates after the race starts. You can also follow us on both Instagram and Facebook.
Racing to raise funds for Team Red, White & Blue
About Team Red, White & Blue
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a nonprofit organization founded in 2010, is forging America’s leading health and wellness community for military veterans, families, and their supporters. Team RWB has more than 220,000 members spread across more than 200 chapters and communities nationwide.
The Route
We’ll cross over 3,000 miles, 12 states, and 3 mountain ranges. Going from sea level to 10,000 feet and back down again. And we’re aiming to get it done in under 12 days. Here’s how.
The Team
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Friends and family from Chicago, DC, Ft. Bragg, Boston, and Detroit.
Brothers from the Army and the Navy.
About the Race Across America
Race Across America (RAAM) is one of the most respected and longest running ultra-endurance events in the world. RAAM is seen as a pinnacle of athletic achievement not only in cycling circles but the greater sporting community as well.
Ok, BUT REALLY…
WHY?
It’s about being part of a team. It’s about doing something scary as hell. It’s about pushing yourself, knowing failure is a very real possibility. Most importantly, it’s about knowing win or lose, your team will be right there with to the end.
Veterans across the United States face a variety of struggles, even those who appear successful. Sometimes, we need a reminder. We need to know and feel the support of our veteran family and our community. Despite, and ironically often because of, our military backgrounds, we can let a fear of failure stop us from reaching for change. For some of us it’s fear of failing a massive race, but for others it’s fear of not being able to take that first step toward a healthier life.
That’s why. Because words without actions are worthless. And we could all use a reminder that it’s ok to fail, because when we do, we still have our team at our back.
Is this about inspiring others? Sure. But maybe it’s also about reminding myself.
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”
Brett SanPietro - 2021 RAAM Racer