Tim Woudenberg started doing double centuries in 1998 and awoke from the couch potato state he had been in for most of his life. Upon losing 75lbs, he discovered speed and ultra distance racing. In 2003 he finished Paris-Brest-Paris in 72 hours. and Furnace Creek 508 in 33:26. In 2004 he was introduced to the world of recumbents and HPV's by Jim Kern and was part of the four man HPV team (Team ALS Lightning) to finish RAAM first overall in 5 days 7 hours, shattering a RAAM record for most miles in 24 hours, twice, on consecutive days. In 2005 Tim completed his first 9.5 mile time trial in just over 21 minutes and set a course record. He also set a course record on the Davis 24 hr. Challenge. He again competed in RAAM, this time in a four man recumbent team (Team ALS Bacchetta). They finished in 6 days 3 hours, third place overall and first place in category, becoming the first four man recumbent team ever to finish RAAM. Tim finished off the season with the Gold Rush Randonee (1200km) in under 60 hours and also completed the FC 508, finishing first place in category. Tim has planned an ambitious year in 2006, seeking to compete in two 24 hr races and also teaming up with Tom Kingsbury (Volae Wolf Pack) to set yet another RAAM record. This time as a two person recumbent team. Tim continues with multiple double centuries each year, as it is a fun way to stay in shape.

"Ultra distance cycling is a vibrant community here in California. I have gotten real inspiration from riding with the some of the great cyclists Kern, Pollock, Ashabranner, Landauer, Holloway and many others."

Tom Kingsbury has been involved with the Race Across America since 1999. Tom served in different capacities as RAAM web master, finish line coordinator and Headquarters director. He has ridden 3 PAC tours in 1993, 1994 and 1997. Tom will be teaming up with Tim Woudenberg. This will be the first time a two person recumbent team has competed in RAAM.