Im sorry i havent been able to pour out what has been happening to me on this trip but as of today we are just a little than halfway over.  I cant even begin to tell you of all the fun ive had these once random strangers who are now amazing friends. The inspirational energy that pours out of these people every day is enough to motivate any man,woman or child. One fatefull afternoon I was stuck in a headwind all alone with just over 25 miles left. My muscles were aching,my lungs were burning and I was running out of patience. In the distance my support van was just ahead waiting at the next turn,my eyes were crusted over from the road and I needed to refill my water bottles. So there i was again,all alone in a brutal headwind,in a low gear spinning out in the drops. Just as I stood up to hammer out more frustration,I felt the push of a hand across my back and voice yelling out ” hurry up and drop back to join this pain train.” Saved by the bell. Now im in a 8 person paceline heading to a nearby roadhouse to watch that days stage of the Tour de France.We couldve made it to our campsite in less than an hour and a half but we stopped,ate,had a few beers and then hauled ass to camp. Needless to say,I can feel myself getting stronger and stronger everyday. Tonight im in denver and the party was just the same as all the others. All day I spent most of my time staring at the rocky mts which i will begin to climb tomorrow morning. For the last month ive been waiting and waiting for this day to come and as soon as I wake up,im heading vertical. Weve all earned our place at the top of these summits and nothing will stop anyone of us from reaching what is rightfully ours. Glory,here i come.