Bicycle World Record Holder to Race Across America to Help Sister, Others ...

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Bicycle World Record Holder to Race Across America to Help Sister, Others ...
Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)
Since 1982, only 31 women have finished the race, including only one woman on a recumbent bicycle. 3000 Miles to a Cure is adopting a grassroots approach to fundraising. "While not ignoring corporate donors, we are focusing on individuals who can give ...

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2013 Race Across America to pedal through Prescott - Prescott Daily Courier


Prescott Daily Courier



2013 Race Across America to pedal through Prescott
Prescott Daily Courier
This year Fallon, a psychologist by trade, will perform crew chief duties for record-breaking rider Maria Parker of North Carolina as she attempts to raise $1 million for brain cancer research by participating in the grueling bike ride. The Challenge ...




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Inspired by her sister's illness, cyclist plans 3000-mile trek - The Robesonian



Inspired by her sister's illness, cyclist plans 3000-mile trek
The Robesonian
LUMBERTON - Maria Parker has combined two loves that of her older sister and traveling long distances on a bicycle into an effort to raise $1 million for brain cancer research. ... A recumbent bike allows the rider to peddle from a reclined position.




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Maria Parker back on the bicycle, gaining ground on leaders - MENAFN.COM


Parker back on the bicycle, gaining ground on leaders
MENAFN.COM
Not only is Maria Parker back in the race after a potentially catastrophic setback, she is gaining ground on her competitors as she reaches the midpoint of the Race Across America.

Parker had to stop racing Friday night when a vehicle traveling 65 mph slammed into Parker's crew members' van about 70 miles outside Flagstaff, Ariz., according Rob Redfearn. Crew members in the van suffered cuts and bruises, but no serious injuries.

The recumbent biker has pedaled 1,613 miles since the race started June 12, with about 1,382 miles to go, crew member Rob Redfearn said. Over the weekend ... "Most racers have a bike for climbing, a bike for flats and a bike for backup. Maria has just one -- the one for flats." ...

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Maria has taken first place among the RAAM solo women. Sean's Hogan had to DNF due to lung issues.

 

Parker lead woman in RAAM; cancer effort gets $3000 boost - The Robesonian



Parker lead woman in RAAM; cancer effort gets $3000 boost
The Robesonian
Parker's asthma flare-up was the latest hurdle the recumbent racer has climbed. On Friday, a car driving 65 ... Bike shops around the country have offered to loan equipment to Parker so she can finish the race, Redfearn said.

Parker, who was off the road for a full day, caught up to her competitors over the weekend, closing to within 100 miles of the leader by Monday.

Parker is competing in RAAM to raise money for brain cancer research through her charity, 3,000 Miles to a Cure....

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Records set to fall as Race Across America approaches finale - road.cc

Austrian Chrisop​he Strasser looks to have a solid lock on the lead in the
2013 Race Across America with less than 160 miles to go to
the finish in Annapolis, Maryland.​

Records set to fall as Race Across America approaches finale
road.cc
RAAM blogger Vic Armijo contacted Parker's support crew member Ted while he was in a Kansas bike shop having the wheels from her spare bike repaired so she had back-ups. ... That's well ahead of the pace set last year by the ViaSat team, and Danny Chew ...

Seana Hogan, 6-time Solo RAAM champion withdrew from the race yesterday after
sandstorms in Monument Valley affected her breathing. A trip to the doctor and
prescription medicine failed to rectify the situation. “We decided for my long-term
health it would be best to stop. Such is RAAM,” she said.​

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Parker back on the bicycle, gaining ground on leaders - The Robesonian





Parker back on the bicycle, gaining ground on leaders
The Robesonian
The recumbent biker has pedaled 1,613 miles since the race started June 12, with about 1,382 miles to go, crew member Rob Redfearn said. Over the weekend ... "Most racers have a bike for climbing, a bike for flats and a bike for backup. Maria has just ...

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Parker on target for Sunday finish - The Robesonian



Parker on target for Sunday finish
The Robesonian
She is ready for it to be over, Redfearn said, but said she is still pedaling hard because a women's recumbent record is within reach. She is expected to finish ... But she has rallied and leads the women despite missing a full day on the bike ...




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Lumberton resident pedals in 3000-mile bike marathon to help raise $1 million ...
Fayetteville Observer
Parker is making the cross country trip on a recumbent Cruzbike, a bike made by a company she and her husband began several years ago. The bike features front-wheel drive and an ergonomic design that alleviates strain on the body. She has set four ...



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Riding '3000 Miles to a Cure' - Oxford Press





Riding "Miles to a Cure"
Oxford Press
Parker, a North Carolina resident, rides a recumbent bike, which she said is easier on her for flat and gently-sloped areas, but harder on her in the mountains. Friends had encouraged her to ride the RAAM for several years, but she did not take it on ...




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Incredible woman...made quite the impression at last years Recumbent Cycle-Con etc.