June 27th
Daniel had a fantastic day on Saturday. He is still smiling and still peddaling!!. I (Pauline) left on Saturday to fly to Annapolis to be there at the finish line. I am sure quite a few others wish we were there too!!
After the usual 6 hour break Daniel started his final cycle (final for a week or so at least!) this morning. It’s 8am (EDT) and he has 180 miles to go. He wants to finish today so all going well he should pull in to Annapolis between 8pm and midnight…
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 21:00 and 22:00. 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.
15 Comments
Andy Breckwoldt
June 28, 2009 at 1:06 pmAwesome day on Saturday. You crushed those mountains!! And just kept on going.
Can't wait to see you finish tonight. Wishing I could be there! Well done!
Andy
Brogan
June 28, 2009 at 2:58 pmCome on Dad!!! The end is near! I can't wait to see the pictures at the finish line You have done absolutely amazingly, well done.
Wishing I could be there!
Loads of Love
Brogan
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Dick
June 28, 2009 at 5:36 pmAll very quiet in the blogosphere…Hanover – Mt Airy – Odenton – Annapolis….maybe we are all holding our breath.
I am reading a paper version of the Sunday Times (as opposed to online). Great article on David Millar but, as you told me, the Tour is a relatively short drafting race. The solo RAAM is the ultimate race of truth. Alot of people are learning from what you and the team are demonstrating.
Big, big respect from all the Stewarts – we salute you!
Helen Goodchild
June 28, 2009 at 9:57 pmWonderful 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
David
June 28, 2009 at 11:22 pmAwesome 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
June 29, 2009 at 12:33 amWaiting 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?
Gerald
June 29, 2009 at 12:58 amway 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
June 29, 2009 at 1:07 amFantastic, Fantastic, Fantastic!!!
Anyway you say it, a remarkable accomplishment.
Well earned.
And, congrats to the crew!!
Neil S.
Anonymous
June 29, 2009 at 1:24 amCongratulations Dan,
super human effort
great accomplishment
congrats to you and the crew
Dave
Andy Breckwoldt
June 29, 2009 at 1:47 amCongratulations to Dan & the crew!!!!
Kristeen & Lucy
June 29, 2009 at 2:03 amyeah! 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
June 29, 2009 at 2:12 amDaniel,
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
June 29, 2009 at 2:35 amHurray!!! – 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
June 29, 2009 at 2:38 amDaniel
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
Dick
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