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60 Miles/60 Years: Danrav's life in MPY's (miles per year)
2011.10.16
The finish line
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coming in at 50 miles for rehydration, refuel and a shirt change before the last 10 miles
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all smiles
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hydrate hydrate hydrate!!
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The bike is begging for mercy!
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the tire treads are wearing down....
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But Dan just won't stop!! 10 more to go!! GO DAN GO!!! GO DAN GO!!
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My younger bro Kevin rode the last 10 alongside my Dad.... her they come approaching the finish line!!
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HOORAY DAN!! HOORAY!!! YOU MADE IT ALIVE!! YOU MADE IT!!!
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The crowd went wild!!!
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Team Danrav poses for a victory shot!!
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60 and sensational!! look at the accomplishment written all over that face!!
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The bike finally can take a nap after about 9 hours of nonstop torture!
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STAND PROUD DAN... STAND PROUD.. YOU MADE IT!
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now back home he goes
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will your muscles make it back to the car!!
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an unordinary man in a crowd of ordinary people..
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KING OF THE TRAILS FOREVER..
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Today was my Dad's (Danrav's) 60th birthday. he has been training to mountain bike 60 miles today and as crazy as we all thought he was HE DID IT!! We had a great time watching and i'm so proud of my Dad for reaching his goal! Happy Birthday Dad!! I love you!
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Those are so nice, they look so alive, great shot
LisaMarieGeorge · 2011-10-16: 20:38
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This literally made me cry! What a beautiful tribute to your amazing Dad!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY (((((((DAN)))))))
liveandletlive · 2011-10-16: 20:44
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Congratulations on your accomplishment and Happy Birthday, Dan!
DancingDolphin · 2011-10-16: 20:49
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Congratulations on your accomplishment and HAPPY BIRTHDAY My Friend. May your week be filled with Peace and Happiness. Wonderful captures of a great day and accomplishment Jenny. Thanks for sharing this with us.
karmankwarner · 2011-10-16: 20:56
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Thank you for this Jenny. Love, love, love #9....that smile is priceless.
Keryl · 2011-10-16: 20:56
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Wow! That's quite an accomplishment! Good to see you in good shape and I like the tattoo. Hope you had a Happy Day! :-))
NellyBly · 2011-10-16: 20:59
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Awesome!!! What a day of accomplishment for your dad!! Looks like you had a WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY, Dan....CONGRATS...all the hard work PAID OFF bigtime!!! Thanks for sharing, Jenny :)))
lookagain · 2011-10-16: 21:13
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great work congrats...
Yves51 · 2011-10-16: 21:41
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Jenny, this is the most PRECIOUS post about your Dad! I'm so proud of him, too! I don't even want to DRIVE 60 miles at my age! I'm so glad all of you could be there to support him and cheer him on! And TFS this big day with us - the shots and commentary were great! Give him a hug for me!!
djnana · 2011-10-16: 21:42
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Nice tribute to your very special father :)))) Happy birthday Dan!!!! One day less, and he could be my twin .... just for the date :)))))
miclaud · 2011-10-16: 22:09
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Congrats on the Ride !! and "Happy Birthday", great photo coverage !! Still got scars from my last single track adventure !!
catdad · 2011-10-16: 23:13
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What a lovely tribute to your dad Jenny! Well done Dan, and happy birthday!
Annbramwell · 2011-10-17: 02:14
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Congratulations super dad, nice photos
photoneur · 2011-10-17: 03:42
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Jenny I am so moved by you beautiful post! You caught some great shots! They really captured my emotions and the essence of the day. What a thrill to have Bella cheering me on. A moment I will never forget. I love you! Dad!! Meow!!!
danrav · 2011-10-17: 04:55
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Wow ! Happy birthday ... I will never reach you ! A nice team Danrav ! Cute Bella . Happy Birthday Miclaud ... "Mieux vaut tard que jamais" ;-))
breizh · 2011-10-17: 05:41
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Very well done....neat story telling!! Shame you made him ride home!!!! :)
LAZYWASP · 2011-10-17: 08:58
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Happy birthday Dan.! Great shots.
farideh · 2011-10-17: 12:38
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What a Dantastic post Jenny....We are all proud of your father in so many was....and then the crazy ba$tard does this on his birthday.....what a true amazing person he is....you so be so proud to have a dad like him......we are definately proud that we can experience Dan on PB......Congrats to you, him, and your family....and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU MY HOMIE DAN !!!!!!
MARETKA88 · 2011-10-17: 13:43
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come'on grandfather!! :)) i guess he would have 1 year old, so to have only 1km to bike :)) great performance, you can be proud of your father! happy birthday Dan!
tomie · 2011-10-17: 14:17
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A great post and tribute to a special "papa"!
marilynx · 2011-10-17: 15:57
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Thank you for sharing. Happy Birthday to Dan and Congratulations on a GREAT accomplishment. You've don a great job of documenting the event Jenny and it was nice to see everyone cheering and helping Dan on his mission.
stabeez · 2011-10-17: 16:03
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Superb post !!! happy birthday to Dan ,
finbarr · 2011-10-17: 17:31
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What a fab achievement - happy birthday Dan!
girafferacing · 2011-10-17: 17:40
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What a guy!
Jarvo · 2011-10-17: 18:16
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Wow what a fantastic capture well done
mystic1 · 2011-10-17: 21:22
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Wow, great set! Happy birthday Dan! Congrats on completing that great ride!
honzicek · 2011-10-17: 23:01
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This is such a moving post, Jenny...you touched my heart with it.
Eiram · 2011-10-19: 17:10
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