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Race Across America approaches St. Louis

8 P.M. UPDATE: Despite the death of Dr. Bob Breedlove on Thursday, the Race Across America goes on -- which I'm sure is the way he would have wanted it.

According to the RAAM Web site, Jure Robic, the leader of the men's race, arrived at Marthasville, Mo., about 7:40 p.m. CDT today, and he is expected to arrive at the Mississippi River at Alton, Ill., about 12:18 a.m. Saturday and Greenville, Ill., about 3:20 a.m. The second-place cyclist, Mike Trevino, is expected to arrive in Marthasville about 6:11 a.m. Saturday, the Mississippi about 11:13 a.m. and Greenville about 2:30 p.m.

The first-place four-man team, Team Beaver Creek-Vail, is expected to arrive in Marthasville about 3:19 a.m. Saturday, the Mississippi River about 6:17 a.m. and Greenville about 8:15 a.m.

The individual leader's time may be close to accurate because RAAM has done estimated times for Robic through Putnamville, Ind. The team leader's time also may be close to accurate because RAAM has done estimated times for Team Beaver Creek-Vail up toEffingham, Ill. If you visit RAAM's Web site, keep in mind that all times listed are Eastern Daylight Time, since that is the official time used by the race.

Too bad that the RAAM riders are going to be subjected to some of the worst heat, humidity and air quality the St. Louis area has to offer.

Roger 0 comments 8:00 PM