Daniel Rudge
2009 Race Across AMerica (RAAM)


3,024 Miles Coast to Coast in less than 12 Days

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Dan has the bit between his teeth and has been cycling since 5am with one aim, to finish today. It looks like he'll make it somewhere between 9 and 10:30. The RV has arrived in Annapolis with some of the crew, we'lll make our way to finish line and greet them when they come in. Happy Birthday to crew member Anne for today. I have a strange feeling celebrating the race and celebrating birthdays may be put on hold until tomorrow.

12 comments:

Helen Goodchild said...

Wonderful last couple of days! I lost connection with the tracker for hours and when I got it back I was amazed how far you had come!!
You must almost be able to smell the finish line!! Glory days!!

We're so proud of you.
The Goodies

Unknown said...

Awesome job man! And even better, if you hop on a plane tomorrow you will be back in WCK on time for the ITR starting Tuesday...
Or maybe not.

Deepak said...

Waiting for the word that you have completed the Race. Awesome job! Look forward to hearing all the details when you get home. A long hot shower, a real bed and no wake-up alarm in 3-4 hours - great things to look forward to!! Of course, once this is done, what's the next challenege?

Unknown said...

way to go Daniel.. you have done a very amazing thing... Congrats to you and the wonderful crew... Im very proud of you and will always be most honoured to call you my friend... I even spelled it the English way... I would have been honored anyway... way to go my friend...

Neil said...

Fantastic, Fantastic, Fantastic!!!

Anyway you say it, a remarkable accomplishment.

Well earned.

And, congrats to the crew!!

Neil S.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Dan,

super human effort

great accomplishment

congrats to you and the crew

Dave

Andy Breckwoldt said...

Congratulations to Dan & the crew!!!!

Kristeen & Lucy said...

yeah! you made it!!!! well done and many congratulations. It has been great fun watching your progress and we're in awe of your achievement - but thank goodness it's over! Any chance you can return to normal human life now....?
Lucy says..that will do for today Superman. Hang up your cape and rest.

lots of love from the Chappells

Anonymous said...

Daniel,
very well done seems such an understatement - many congratulations. We suspect Pauline actually hopes you have got this one out of your system but we look forward to finding out what your next adventure might be!

All the best
Paul and Pam Carragher

Anonymous said...

Hurray!!! - thank goodness - it's been exhausting watching your progress, although not as hard as for you of course!

Well done and many congratulations.

Claire and Allan

madaxon said...

Daniel
What can I say... you did it!!!!
Followed you in the pre-ride training (literally) and through the last 11 days or so, with real time text and telephone updates.
You never faltered for a minute
Always new you'd do it...and you did
spectacularly so....with a sprint finish
Must be down to Jay and the crew, and the effort they put into it too

Real-life awaits

Congrats
Andrew & Deb

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