Sunday, June 19, 2005

Words of encouragement

Mike:

I am one of many who are in awe of your athletic talent and preparation, your mental toughness and raw intellect, and your proven tenacity, focus, and will to win. You are off to a great start. Congratulations.

I commend you on restraining yourself and riding consistent with your plans, rather than trying to challenge Robic and Baloh in the early stages of the race. In the footsteps of Robic's and Baloh's great fellow European RAAM champion Wolfgang Fasching's 2004 RAAM, let them burn themselves out in the desert so that you can put them away later in the race. Clearly the winner is the first rider to cross the finish line in Atlantic City, not the first rider to reach earlier time stations. This is not a stage race with prems, but rather an all-out race to Atlantic City. Stay with your plan.

In your rookie year last year, you proved that you are currently the best ultracyclist in the U.S. Now you can prove that you are indeed the best ultracyclist in the world. Hey, this is the Race Across America, and it certainly will be nice to see an American named Mike Trevino bring the solo RAAM title back to the states. And, it would be icing on the cake to see you break Pete Penseyres' long-standing average speed record.You are blessed to have both great talent and great opportunity. Their intersection should result in a great victory!

Stay focused and on plan and recognize that there are thousands of fans out here pulling for you. May the winds be at your back.....along with the rest of the riders. I, along with your many supporters and fans, look forward to learning of your victory next Sunday. Best wishes for a safe and successful journey.

Larry
La Jolla, CA

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