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Glossary
Acronyms and shorthand.
| TS | Time Station — official mile marker, 0 to 54. |
|---|---|
| RAW | Race Across the West — first 940 miles of RAAM. |
| Aux | Auxiliary support vehicle — secondary to Follow. |
| Leapfrog | Vehicle jumps ahead, sets up handoff, then follow vehicle catches up. |
| Direct follow | Vehicle drives behind rider continuously, day + night. |
| Five-foot rule | Vehicle must be at least 5 feet right of fog line when stopped. |
| Cutoff | 288-hour finish deadline for Solo Men Under 50. |
| EDT | Eastern Daylight Time — official RAAM clock. |
| Five-foot rule | Min lateral clearance when crew vehicle stops on the shoulder. |
| GEAR Book | RAAM's official rule + route document, published yearly. |
| Di2 | Shimano electronic shifting on all bikes. |