We are saddened to report that the father of Ryan Villopoto, Dan Villopoto, passed away yesterday from a massive heart attack. “This world we live in is a giving place but at the same time it can be cruel,” Ryan said from his @RyanVillopoto Instagram account. “I spent the last six weeks with my dad day in and day out working and training for the upcoming races overseas. For the first time in a long time it was real again, like when I as young. Love you Dad! You will be sorely missed by all.”