Last month, poker player Bill Perkins challenged Dan Bilzerian to a $1.6 million prop bet that he couldn’t bike from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in under 48 hours.
Just bet @DanBilzerian he can’t bike from his house to the past Vegas sign in 48 hrs her has until March 31st to start
— Bill Perkins (Guy) (@bp22) February 17, 2016
Bilzerian accepted the bet and received worldwide support. Former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong even offered to train him. Bilzerian spent more than $100,000 on equipment and all the people helping him during the ride. Bilzerian also stood to lose his private jet to poker player Rick Salomon if he died on the road.
A video posted by Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian) on Mar 14, 2016 at 4:54am PDT
The Instagram playboy started his journey on Tuesday with a police escort. He documented his journey through his site 48hourbet.com.
Bilzerian made it to Los Angeles last night and was escorted by the LAPD, according to Card Player.
Many big names from the Poker world has been congratulating Bilzerian on the incredible feat.
@DanBilzerian 25 miles away, controversial van removed 100ish miles out, no doubt Dan smoked this on a few drugs & adrenaline #EgoMotivation
— Bill Perkins (Guy) (@bp22) March 31, 2016
My man @DanBilzerian just crushed that race, and earned me a little something. Good job! #champion #beast
— Brian Rast (@tsarrast) March 31, 2016
Nice one @DanBilzerian! 🚴🏻Watched all of @bp22 periscope updates. Your ride generated endless entertainment and prop betting for everyone!
— Phil Laak (@PhilLaak) March 31, 2016
Bilzerian will be donating $25,000 to Armstrong’s child-cancer charity.