6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships

02/01/2026

Upcoming Qualifiying Races, Texas Hell Week and More!
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Email from Race Across America Upcoming RQs, Texas Hell Week, RQ Report, RAAM Store Merch and More! January 31, 2026 Going The Distance Welcome to the RAAM Newsletter! The place for the most u

12/11/2025

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS - A PERSONALIZED RAAM PHOTOBOOK

Every year during Race Across America and other RAAM-produced races, RAAM Media photographers are out on the course capturing stunning images of racers against the background of spectacular landscapes. Now, you can have a personalized photobook with your favorite images. Purchase photos from either of our RAAM Media photographers, and include them when you order your custom-made photobook.

CHRIS KITTLER brings exclusive athletes and scenic photos from 2025 RAAM events. Discount available for packages. Order your photos here - https://www.7sherpas.com/chriskittler-photography.

JEN MAGNUSON has just released a special collection featuring past RAAM editions since 2016! The gallery also includes The 508, the Longhorn 500, Stampede 200, and the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships. Use the discount code RAAM25RACES to receive 30% off the purchase of 10 or more photos. Order your photos here - https://www.jenmagnusonphoto.com/.../Bik.../C00009uXhzJXvFUk

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12/10/2025

THE 2026 EDITION OF THE 508, “THE TOUGHEST 48-HOURS IN SPORT”

SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2026 – BORREGO SPRINGS, CA
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 15, 2026

The 508 – the original RAAM Qualifier - returns to Southern California. The 508 has taken place uninterrupted since 1983 – 43 years. The 2026 edition of The 508 will take place September 18-20 in Borrego Springs, CA, a community of 3,500, roughly 90 miles NE of San Diego.

Founded by John Marino in 1983 and recognized as "The Toughest 48 hours in Sport," this 508-mile bicycle race is revered the world over for its epic mountain climbs, stark desert scenery, desolate roads, and its reputation as one of the toughest but most gratifying endurance challenges available, bar none.

The 508 will be open to solo racers as well as 2 and 4-person teams. Solo riders may ride with or without a support crew. Teams must be accompanied by a support vehicle. The course will feature four loops totaling 508 miles with 38,000 ft of elevation gain. Each loop uses a portion of the RAAM route. Each loop will start and finish at the Borrego Springs Resort and Spa.

Racers under 30 years old can receive 20% off the entry fee.

Full details can be found at the508.net.

12/08/2025

WTTC 6-HOUR WOMEN'S STANDARD BIKE AGE GROUP WINNERS

Age Group U20: Emily Ross (USA) - 81.6 Miles - 05:54:14 [Course Record]
Age Group 20-29: Grace Potter (USA) - 91.2 Miles - 05:54:39
Age Group 30-39: Kat Marks (USA) - 54.0 Miles - 02:57:30
Age Group 40-49: Kari Obermeyer (USA) - 114.0 Miles - 05:53:05
Age Group 50-59: Donna Phelan (Canada) - 122.4 Miles - 05:58:14
Age Group 60-69: Judith Lyons (USA) - 104.4 Miles - 05:44:47
Age Group 70-79: Dusty Dustyn (USA) - 96.0 Miles - 05:59:42
Age Group 80+: Sarah Powers (USA) - 18.0 Miles - 01:06:56 [Course Record]

12/05/2025

VERUM VELO

Many thanks to Verum Velo, who was on-site in the pit area at this year's 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships with product displays and demos.

About Verum Velo: We handcraft high performance bicycle wheels with a focus on reliability. Our aero road wheels are available in high spoke counts, ideal for rigors of endurance cycling. For those using tubeless tires, our tape free rims create the perfect platform for optimizing tubeless performance while avoiding all the headaches associated with tubeless tape. In addition to road wheels, we offer outstanding gravel and mountain bike wheels.

For their full line of custom wheels, go to https://verumvelo.com/

12/04/2025

WTTC 6-HOUR MEN'S STANDARD BIKE AGE GROUP WINNERS

Age Group 20-29: Gabriel Varga (USA) - 78.8 Miles - 05:46:13
Age Group 30-39: Ryan Collins (USA) - 146.4 Miles - 05:55:37
Age Group 40-49: Chris Stellato (USA) - 138.8 Miles - 05:57:51
Age Group 50-59: Michael Spangler (USA) - 141.6 Miles - 05:52:58
Age Group 60-69: Louie Amelburu (USA) - 136.8 Miles - 05:56:01
Age Group 70-79: Greg Olson (USA) - 91.2 Miles - 05:55:58
Age Group 80+: Varick Olson (USA) - 63.6 Miles - 05:02:37 [Course Record]

12/03/2025

MERCHANDISE FROM THE 6-12-24 HOUR WORLD TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Miss out on purchasing a WTTC souvenir at this year's race, or looking for that perfect gift this holiday season? Merchandise for the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships is available at the online RAAM Store - cycling jerseys, t-shirts, hats, and more.

In addition, racers who won their age group may purchase a commemorative plaque to celebrate their finish.

Visit the store at https://www.24hrworlds.com/online-store/WTTC-Merchandise-c11415380.

12/02/2025

WTTC 12-HOUR WOMEN'S STANDARD BIKE AGE GROUP WINNERS

Age Group 40-49: Kari Obermeyer (USA) - 230.4 Miles - 11:56:34
Age Group 50-59: Erika Vermill (USA) - 176.4 Miles - 11:41:35
Age Group 60-69: Patty Mas (USA) - 186.0 Miles - 11:59:09
Age Group 70-79: Dusty Dustyn (USA) - 163.2 Miles - 11:52:12

12/01/2025

WTTC 12-HOUR MEN'S STANDARD BIKE AGE GROUP WINNERS

Age Group 40-49: Chris Stevens (USA) - 285.6 Miles - 11:54:03
Age Group 50-59: David Potter (USA) - 253.2 Miles - 11:58:04
Age Group 60-69: Mark Schaefer (USA) - 226.8 Miles - 11:48:08
Age Group 70-79: Tom Keeley (USA) - 186.0 - 11:57:57

11/28/2025

TEXAS HELL WEEK 2026

Come join us in Fredericksburg, TX for Texas Hell Week for a week of epic rides, ultra-cycling seminars, friends, and fun culminating with the Longhorn 500 and Stampede 200.

Texas Hell Week: March 22-28, 2026
Longhorn 500: March 28-30, 2026
Stampede 200: March 28, 2026

Full details are at www.texashellweek.com

Texas Hell Week has been an early season tradition since 1991. The Texas Hill Country offers some of the best Spring riding in America. The seven counties south of the Colorado River offer nearly 1,000 miles of paved roads with little or no traffic. From mid-March to mid-April, the wild flowers are in bloom, making for an unforgettable riding experience. Texas Hell Week offers three rides daily, approximately 30-50 miles, 50-80 miles, and 60-100 miles over seven days. Every ride is different. Participants can ride as much as they want. In addition, there will be early evening seminars on coaching, nutrition, and crewing, as well as social happy hours.

The Longhorn 500 is the first road-style RAAM-qualifier on the U.S. domestic calendar, perfect for those who aspire to qualify for Race Across America, or those racing RAAM, RAW, or RAE in June who want a warm-up race or to provide their support crew an opportunity to practice before the big event. For 2026, we are also offering the option to race unsupported.

The Stampede 200 is a great double-century race to test your mettle. The course includes two loops. The Crabapple-Doss Harper Loop will head north out of Fredericksburg for scenic ride across rolling Hill Country farm and ranch land with many short climbs. The Comfort Loop - the southern loop - is characterized by green farms and ranches with a scenic section along the Guadalupe River. Each loop will include one aid station at approximately the 50 mile point, in addition to an aid station at the Hermann Sons Lodge. Both loops include only moderate elevation gain with no major climbs, and have very little traffic. This is a fast course!

11/26/2025

WTTC COURSE RECORDS

Each year, the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships attract the best and faster ultracyclists from all over the world. So, it is no surprise that every year, new course records are set in age groups and categories, with the 2025 race being no exception.

Below are all the new records set in this year’s event. For a full list of all records, go to https://www.24hrworlds.com/records.

24-Hour Standard Bike:
- Men’s Age Group 40-49: Sebastian Mayr (Germany) - 537.6 Miles
- Women’s Age Group 40-49: Yvonne Margraf (Germany) - 464.4 Miles
- Women’s Age Group 50-59: Isa Pulver (Switzerland) - 456.0 Miles
24-Hour Single-Speed:
- Women’s Age Group 50-59: Tracy Betts (USA) - 284.4 Miles
- Women’s Age Group 60-99: Yvette Crockell (USA) - 235.2 Miles
24-Hour Single Speed 2P Team:
- Women’s Age Group 50-59: Poulski (USA) - 361.2 Miles
12-Hour Recumbent:
- Men’s Age Group 60-69: John Crawford (USA) - 217.2 Miles
- Women’s Age Group 60-69: Laura Crawford (USA) - 212.4 Miles
12-Hour Fixed Gear:
- Men’s Age Group 40-49: Robert Mann (USA) - 207.6 Miles
12-Hour Handcycle:
- Women’s Age Group 50-59: Wendy Larson (USA) - 73.2 Miles
12-Hour 2-Person Team Standard Bike:
- Mixed Age Group 60-69: Steven & Christine Holland (USA) - 240.0 Miles
6-Hour Standard Bike:
- Men’s Age Group 80+: Varick Olson (USA) - 63.6 Miles
- Women’s Age Group U20: Emily Ross (USA) - 81.6 Miles
- Women’s Age Group 80+: Sarah Powers (USA) - 18.0 Miles
6-Hour Fixed Gear:
- Men’s Age Group 70-79: Jeff Seckendorf (USA) - 104.4 Miles
- Women’s Age Group 40-49: Heather Lawhorn (USA) - 91.2 Miles
6-Hour Single Speed:
- Men’s Age Group 70-79: Richard Wolf (USA) - 94.8 Miles
6-Hour Handcycle:
- Men’s Age Group 60-69: Fred Lacroix (France) - 81.6 Miles

11/25/2025

24-HOUR WOMENS' STANDARD BIKE AGE GROUP WINNERS

Age Group 40-49: Yvonne Margraf (Germany) - 464.4 Miles - 23:53:31 [Course Record]
Age Group 50-59: Isa Pulver (Switzerland) - 456.0 Miles - 23:49:54 [Course Record]
Age Group 60-69: Dorina Vaccaroni (USA) - 433.2Miles - 23:51:26
Age Group 70-79: Peg Miller (USA) - 252.0 Miles - 23:05:06