Hello, you've reached the Leader Bike USA Racing Team. Our major races include the Tour of Walla Walla and Race Across America. RAAM, as Race Across America is commonly known, started June 18th in Portland, OR. Barret Fishner and I, Chris Sandmel, became the youngest to ever finish in a time of just over 9 days. We took 1st place in our age division and 3rd overall in the 2-person division. Of the 3 primes, we won the last 2 - Steamboat Springs to Leadville, CO, and the Mississipe prime. We were only 10 minutes short of winning the first prime.

One of the more important things we did was raise money for a worthwhile cause, the Washington Epilepsy Foundation. Through the support of those gracious enough to make pledges, we raised $1000 for the Foundation.

As RAAM 2002 fades further into history, this site will begin to change. Already it is hosting pictures of me, Chris, during my summer stay in Mongolia. Memories from Oregon State University are being posted as they're made. Feel free to check in at any time however, because we still ride Leader Bike!

Check back frequently for updates. If you want info related to the Cascade High School Cycling Club - our old club, please go here.

News:

10/17/02 - Pics of my current project, here.

10/2/02 - OSU Res Life Staff Pics... watch out..

6/8/02 - The jerseys designs are done, check out the front and back.

4/3/02 - Leader Bike, manufacturer of high quality aluminum and carbon frames, is now our title sponsor. Look for us riding their bikes soon.

3/25/02 - Hammer Gel, Stoker's Vita World, Cyclotopia, and John and Phil's Toyota-Subaru have signed on as sponsors. Every day we're getting closer to making this thing happen. By April 1 we should know for sure whether we're go for launch.

3/10/02 - We'd like to personally thank Al Cheek for donating $500 towards our efforts. You're awesome!

3/3/02 - No go on the Balance Grant.

2/19/02 - The grant proposal has been sent to Balance Bar. This will help immensely if we get it.