George Thomas and Terri Gooch cross the finish line

George and Terri finished the 2004 Race Across America in 7 days, 18 hours, 5 minutes — nearly 3,000 miles in just over a week — and became the first mixed gender team to ever complete route.

RAAM 2004 Finish

See more about their 2004 RAAM trek through 14 states from San Diego to Atlantic City — 2,922 miles with 82,000 feet of climbing and one of the two of them on the bike 24 hours a day!

Meet the 2004 RAAM Team

See more about George and Terri

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Going the Distance

Going the Distance

Going the Distance is the compelling saga of George Thomas’ quest to prove himself physically and emotionally after a car accident left him with life-threatening epileptic seizures. The story is told vividly through Thomas’ eyes as he pedals 2,911 miles in the bicycle Race Across America.

You can order Going the Distance directly from George Thomas for $19.95 + 3.95 for shipping, by visiting our contact page. It is also available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and other well-stocked retailers.


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