Danell Lynn

Danell Lynn is an American long distance motorcycle rider. , she holds the Guinness record for the world's longest motorcycle journey in a single country. She is the first woman to earn the record riding solo.

Riding Lynn's parents rode while she was in utero. Around 2000, Lynn began riding pillion (i.e. as a passenger). About six years prior to her record-breaking trip, she decided she wanted to be in control. Although her desired ride was a Triumph Bonneville, she heeded the advice of family to begin with a starter bike as new riders inevitably drop (tip over and damage) their first bike. She purchased a 1982 Virago for $1200 and learned her riding and mechanical skills on it. She later purchased the Triumph, which she named Amelia. She left on Sep 19, 2014, tracking her progress with a SPOT Tracker to meet the verification requirements of Guinness world records.

Lynn stated she thought it would be a "grand statement" for a woman to make the journey, but she was told a woman-specific category would not be added. She then decided to break the existing record for the longest trip in a single country. Lynn graduated from Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas in 2000. in 2009 she designed the first NFL authorized ball-gown out of recycled Arizona Cardinals jerseys for sale at a charity auction.

Awards Lynn has been awarded four Iron Butt awards and an American Motorcycle Association Long Rider award.