Maria Parker

Maria Parker (born February 7, 1963) is an American long-distance cyclist and the holder of multiple cycling records.

[3] Parker rides a front-wheel drive Cruzbike recumbent bicycle[4] and holds the: In October 2012, after her sister was diagnosed with Stage IV brain cancer, Parker helped found 3000 Miles to a Cure, a brain cancer research funding organization with a goal of raising 1 million dollars to support brain cancer research.

In addition, her backup bikes and primary follow vehicle were destroyed, and Parker withdrew from the race.

[12] However, after a 24-hour break, Parker resolved to continue the 3000 mile ride, believing that she would be disqualified for missing a time cut-off.

[14] Helped by six-time RAAM winner Seana Hogan's early withdrawal (due to respiratory problems), Parker finished first in the women's field with a time of 11 days, 20 hours, and 54 minutes.