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Intro

Every year the DARETODREAMEXTREME team puts together a compilation of crazy, bucket list style events to raise money for charity, while we race across the world. We learn new skills, meet all kinds of crazy people, and push ourselves to the limits of human capabilities. We’d love for you to be a part of it, or just share the journey with us. Our projects have raised over $500,000 for many different charities and our lives will never be the same.
This years project? The Sinister 7…a 100 mile ultra run, the Golden 24 hour Mountain Bike race and then, in November, our Canadian team will take on the Baja 1000.  Last time mechanical issues held us back, sadly missing the podium by only 1 spot.  Still a top 4 finish, but not the Number 1 spot we are striving for. This year, we are back for redemption.

Our vision is to highlight the adventure that the Baja 1000 truly is, while raising awareness of the poverty and need of the Mexican people, most importantly, the children and future generations of Mexico.

Who will we support along the way?

Locally, the kids we helped in the past for the Children’s Wish Foundation, have undergone numerous surgeries and needed a lift in life. They still need hope, inspiration, and money to do this and we will continue to provide access for you to donate and change a life here in Calgary. We also support the local children’s initiatives wherever we travel and will continue to reach out to make a difference wherever we land. Two special Oasis’s along the Baja 1000 race course are, Rancho Santa Marta
( http://ranchosantamarta.org) and El Refugio
( https://ranchoelrefugio.com) where young natives of Mexico seek refuge from the harshness that can be found in impoverished nations. The poverty in Mexico is often overlooked and there are many groups who provide support and direction for at risk youth. It is our mission to offer support to these groups, who graciously let us race through their country and cheer us on. It’s the least we can do, right? Both the following links have direct donation links or we can deliver your donations in person…or better yet, come down with us and see for yourself the impact you can have.

To be apart of a DARETODREAMEXTREME adventure you have to have heart!
Heart=the beating, pulsing ,pumping organ within so be kind to it…it’s what allows you to BE! The other side of heart is your ability to acknowledge the voice that says, this is too hard, I can’t do it, I am too…blah blah blah…or I can’t because I have bad knees, not enough time, I’m too old…blah blah blah. Once you have acknowledged that voice and continued on with what you are committed to, you are said to have HEART! It is this small step that creates a warrior in you. In this we are only at war with ourselves and only have ourselves to overcome.You have HEART, I have it…everyone has it. Access your HEART and watch your life expand. Welcome to Dare To Dream Extreme!

2009

Special Place in My heart Project
In 2009 we took down 38 bikes to an Orphanage in Baja Mexico called Rancho Santa Marta. I plan on bringing down some donations again when I go to the 1000…they need cash more than anything. My team is also doing a building project for a school outside of Ensenada Mexico…another way YOU can contribute. Here is video link to see how it turned out in 2009 and view the riding video as well for a glimpse at what it’s like down in mexico

2010
Three epic Events, Three months, over 2400 km of racing, all for kids and the sheer joy of doing it. Thats what we did in 2010. We have raced the TransRockies mountainbike race, the Victoria marathon and the Baja 1000. All in 3 months…and three months before that We raced the baja 500 for practice…We called it an extreme triathlon. We had a tonne of help and guidance along the way and the inspiration came from helping kids through the Children’s Wish Foundation.Here are some links to past events:

2011-2014
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In 2011 through 2014 we had to reach even further and our team rode in the Ride to Conquer Cancer, Red Bull Rocks and Logs,the 24 hours of Adrenaline, and a whole pile more of training races. These are the toughest races in the world! If we can do it so can you! Come and Join us!!!! Check out some highlights of our rocks and Logs races filmed by my friend Dave, a master videographer . His You Tube links can be found at Megatron6669.

Training and Help
To accomplish these massive feats, I personally trained 5 days a week and ran over 5000km, ridden quadruple that and was active and mindful of healthy living everyday. Ron Jarrett of Mission Fitness offered to help out on the project and took on training me and my teammates in the gym for the massive project. Ashley Meyers has worked me over many times with his intense spin programs and with his and Ron’s help, I attained a resting heart rate below 45 and my blood pressure sets off alarms and makes the nurses come running. I had no idea my body was capable of such changes. A big thankyou to Kelly Schwab as well for keeping my body tuned up. You will not find a better massage therapist…just having him in the room makes a difference. Thank you Ron, Ashley and Kelly! Ashley also helped me in the area of nutrition and cycling and has recently reached the top of the podium for Canadian Cross Tri. Team Canada’s number one competitor and gunning for the best in the world with only a Spaniard and a Frenchman in his way. Go Ashley!!! If your looking to turn your life around or perhaps just step it up to the next level, I suggest you give them a call. It has changed my life and be sure to check out the nutrition page. This year I will have to dig even deeper to recover from a severe concussion sustained in a car accident of all things. I will need every trick these gurus of gladiators can wrangle up to be there to support or compete in this years project. As it stands right now, Im 35lbs heavier than I was 10 months ago and my head is downright nasty somedays. Setting this goal as well as returning to work are my kedges to keep me moving forward.

Contact me
Thanks to all those who are working to help daretodreamextreme succeed. You are making a big difference in the world. E-mail me at darin.bullivant@gmail.com to give me your thoughts or ideas on how you could join the adventures or support….Darin

Pics from past races
For Pictures and video of the Baja 1000 experience go to viacorpuz.smugmug.com. The photos are in the motorcycle link and are awesome as we had some skilled photographers on hand. Thanks guys and Gals.

My daily mud lunch

The Monster In Me

Inspiration

Hunter and Piper’s books The Things In me and The Monster In Me are available on Amazon and have raised over 1000$ so far for The Children’s Wish Foundation. She has had many book signings that she shared with her sister at the various Chapters. We are proud and inspired by her efforts. You can also grab a copy from us directly so send me an e-mail if you like. Kellyjoyjoy@hotmail.com

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TransRockies Challenge

team finish

TransRockies Challenge with Dave Hart, Kirk Schmiedge, and Wade Borassa…24th in the open division…400km in 36 hours…55,000 feet of elevation gain…ya baby!

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