We love these early-season races. Open to amateur and professional racers, in solo, 2-, 4- and 8-person relay teams, there is no other race in the world comparable to RAAM. An American salute to the historic European Spring Classic races. With the Santos Tour Down Under rolling out in Adelaide, Australia, this week, the 2019 road racing season is already underway. The BWR is a modern, irreverent 217km race over dirt, gravel, single-track, steep bergs, long climbs, creek crossings, and unrelenting head-winds. The Race has become … The term “race bike” usually elicits images of sleek, lightweight, high-performance machines used by pro riders or aspiring professionals.

The BWR is like no other cycling event on