Well, I've been studying the roster of the solo men, and the clear favorite is Jure Robic, Slovenia. He lost last year to Dani Wyss, Switzerland during the most controversial RAAM ever. If it wasn't for that extra hydration before the start or a misplaced route book, Jure could have won it. Others would say touche' to all the spying and head games of the Slovenian Army. But, one can't deny that Jure is one of the top RAAM performers ever! Gerhard Gulewicz, Austria, and Mark Pattinson, UK/USA, have had some good results in past RAAM's. Julian Sanz, Spain, is another one not to count out. But, my sentimental favorite is Kevin Kaiser, USA, from Georgia. He rode a solid RAAM last year in his rookie solo year, and the previous year he raced across America with a partner on a fixed gear! But, he's also a pharmacist, and us druggists have to stick together.
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