Joe Barr in 2012 Race Across America

emtroche

Just thought i'd let you all know that Joe Barr will be representing Ireland in the 2012 Race Across America (RAAM).

The website is here http://www.teamjoebarr.com/ It's still a work in progress and more info will be posted as it comes in.

Theres also a facebook page http://www.facebook.com/TeamJoeBarr

Joe was the first ever Irish cyclist to win a solo ultra marathon cycle race when he took victory in the 2009 Race Around Ireland (Having to contend with a broken foot for the 2nd half of the race i might add!).

This attempt is not being taken lightly and Joe is going to America to race!

I'm sure any support would be greatly welcomed.

I'm delighted to be part of the team for the race and i hope to keep you all updated on the build-up to the race.

Caroline_ie

I saw him talking about it on BBC newsline NI a few days ago. It looks like he's going there to win it. I am sure he'll do great, especially with you guys as support.

Go Joe!!!

Beasty

Anyone can support this by entering the competition on the website - entry €20 to guess his time, with a chance of winning (amongst other things) a PX Nanolight bike

@emtroche - how do you get hold of the ballot tickets?

emtroche

Beasty wrote: »

@emtroche - how do you get hold of the ballot tickets?

I think Joe may be setting up a paypal account for this, although i'm not 100% sure at the moment as it's still early days.

I have tickets myself for sale so people can pm if they would like some and i can arrange to get the tickets to them somehow.

Dreamer21

Joe starts this race on June 13th, I wish him the very best of luck, there is a donation page set up on www.justgiving.com type in joe barr in the sponsor a friend search box then click Joe's page, he is doing this race in aid of children's cancer fund! Good luck joe

Dreamer21

Link to donation page www.justgiving.com/Joe-Barr-Raceacrossamerica

emtroche

So here we are in Oceanside, California. 1 cyclist and 9 crew.

Arrived friday afternoon. Minus 6 bike boxes, ski bag with roof rack, 7 luggage bags and a flight case with 300kgs of gear in it!!

Thankfully all arrived now though.

Joe in good form. Looking forward to getting going. I'll do my best to throw up some updates as we travel but not sure how well thats gonna work out.

Go to www.facebook.com/TeamJoeBarr for regular updates, photos and videos courtesy of our media man Ian Struthers.

1st part of our journey:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m4LIspeKls

emtroche

Everything going well here now. Great crew and everybody getting stuck in. Busy day today with inspections and meetings. Heres the second part of our journey. Not very exciting yet but gives a small idea of whats involved.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D6Q44ROCFg

kincsem

Good luck Joe. I made a small donation. Fingers crossed no headwinds, only tailwinds.

Dreamer21

Joe starts his race today, Goodluck and best wishes Joe

CramCycle

Looking forward to following this and hearing your exploits in the support car, I envy none of you.

Inquitus

Good Luck!

a148pro

This race is epic, anyone know a link to good coverage?

victorcarrera

a148pro wrote: »

This race is epic, anyone know a link to good coverage?

www.raceacrossamerica.org will have results and live talk and video streaming.

buffalo

Awful to read this, but at least he'll recover.

http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/joe-barr-hospitalised-and-forced-out-of-raam-but-full-recovery-expected/

“At the A+E department in the Rio Grande Hospital in Colorado yesterday afternoon, after a thorough examination the condition has been diagnosed as High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). Hopefully (Joe is) about to be discharged with an O2 canister and instructions to return to 6,000 feet above sea level – we are currently at 7,850 feet. Joe sends thanks for all the good wishes received from followers.”

Donations still accepted at http://www.nicfc.com/news/joes-race-across-america/

RobFowl

ltitude sicknes is a potential killer so once it started he had no choice but to stop.
Terrible pity as he seemed in good shape with a great crew.