David Mills David's dream of crossing the country by bike was crushed by a nagging back injury and personal reasons. He adds positive energy to the team lending his motivational support as well as logistical and tactical aid. He's an excellent driver and can change a flat in under a minute. He's pretty handy with a wrench and a blender and knows his way around a map like it's his job.
Erik Hamilton
Kip Pierson A Nintendo National Semi-Finalist @ the NINTENDO CHAMPIONSHIPS at a younger age (might be a reason for no significant other) and now an actor and a photographer, Kip has stumbled into the world of cycling and triathlons after a long burnout with marathon running. His propensity to do all things "asinine" led him to attempt his first marathon back in 1998 having never run more than ten miles at a time during his one month of training (yes, only one month of running twice a week) and then attempting his first Triathlon---an IRONMAN---with no previous experience. Though he barely survived Ironman Arizona, his need for speed, well moderate to low speed is curbed only by his inability to keep up with those around him. Next up for KIP: Any race with a tailwind.
Lee Poole What started simply as a youthful desire to keep his own bike rolling has turned into a way of life for Lee. Now a full time professional mechanic, his passion for the bike industry has not faded even as his hobby became his job. Lee is an expert downhill mountain bike racer and competitive free rider, and looks forward to working with the rest of the team to make sure that all parts are spinning smoothly for RAAM.
Raquel Phillips Raquel A. Phillips, NCTMB, LMT, owner of The Healing Alternative is a certified massage therapist and holistic fitness consultant committed to helping athletes reach their maximum potential. She applies massage techniques, visualization and counseling, that decrease stress and enhance the athletes natural healing ability. "Then they go out and kick a@# !" This specialized treatment reconnects the body, mind and spirit, giving new meaning to the phrase, "Human Machine" She is a graduate of The Bodyworks Institute and has received advanced training from the Upledger Institute, National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a member of the International Alliance of Health Practitioners (IAHP), and The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Born in the Midnight Sun in Fairbanks Alaska, she believes that there is great peace in the universe, and is hoping to help change the world "One touch at a time"
Julie Serfass Julie was born and raised in the District of Columbia, and graduated in 2006 from the George Washington University with a BA in human services. She is an avid (well, obsessive) Ultimate Frisbee player, and helps support the local ultimate community as a board member for the Washington Area Frisbee Club, commissioner of the recreational league for developing players, and captain of local team Huck Norris. If all goes according to plan, she won't have any hair race week after buzzing it with The Buzzing for Change Foundation, for whom Julie also masquerades as the treasurer.
Andrew "Serfie" Serfass Andy has been into biking since he would sprint down the dirt paths in front of the capitol during the summer in high school. This interest developed into being a bike mechanic at Capitol Hill Bikes for two summers, and then trying his first triathlon in New Jersey at the end of 2006 (after encouragement from Patrick Serfass). After taking a few bikes apart, along with countless electronics, he enrolled as an engineering student at Penn State and happily graduated in 2007. He is overly excited to put his degree to work outfitting the chase vehicles with all the electronics we need for the race. |
It takes a whole team to race in the most grueling race in the world. We are in the four person team category, which means we ride as a relay from start to finish. And the riders depend on an entire support crew - about 3 crew members for each rider during the race. And leading up to the event there are even more people involved with logistics, promotions, coaching, training events, health, nutrition and morale support just to name a few. Our team is a great combination of personalities and talents. Check out what they have to say in the blog. |
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