On October 8th – 9th, 2010, Marko will attempt to break the World Indoor Track records for 24 hours and 1000km. Marko's goal is surpassing the magic barrier of 900km in 24 hours and try to cover 1000km in less than 28 hours. The event will be sanctioned by the Ultramarathon Cycling Association (www.ultracycling.com) and the Guinness Book of Records.
I went to TORTOUR 2010 with a goal to defend my title from last year, even though I knew it will be somewhat more difficult than in 2009 because of a fact that Jure Robic was present, too. My self confidence was high and I was sure I am capable of winning if everything goes well during the race. Hoping that it also lays within my capabilities, I declared before the race that it will take the winner around 36 hours to ride around Switzerland.
Everything is ready now. The van is filled with food & drinks, of course we cannot leave home without DANA water and juices. ;) We are waiting for the crew to show up and then we are off towards our first stop at family Jamezic house.
Slowly we are getting warmed up also with writing the news. This time it is about Marko Baloh team, the people who will support him all the way ... Borut, Klara, Igor and Irma.
There are only a few more days before the start of the second edition of race around Suisse or TORTOUR 2010. So let’s look at what has happened last year and see the changes for this year.
After Jure has won his 5th RAAM and kept us on the edge of our sits doing it, I decided I cannot stand another year without RAAM. So, the plan is to go back in 2011 and try to do it right. Or should I say more right than in 2006 & 2009. Could I do it in less than 9 days, that is THE question!
It is possible for you to participate in the race, too, with donating and sponsoring a Time Station at RAAM 2011. The other option is if you can help me find a larger sponsor who would see the mutual benefit in such cooperation.
Today, June 9th, 2010 at 12A.M. is the start of Solo Race across America RAAM 2010. Me and my crew are very sorry that we cannot be there this year, but we are doing everything in our power to return to RAAM in 2011. And show to everyone, above all to myself that my best ride across America is still to come.
To all the parcipants of RAAM 2010 - the racers, crews, organisers, officials, we wish GOOD LUCK, as much tail wind as possible and above all an accident free race. As always, we will keep our fingers crossed for my friend Jure Robic to be able to achieve his goal of breaking the 8 days barrier for crossing the US. Let the best man win!
