23 days out

I sit here 23 days from the start of something that began a year and half ago.  Looking ahead I am excited about getting started on our journey, well at least the physical journey.  We have been on a journey of discovery the entire time.  I have learned how amazing people are, how close friends can pick you up an carry you through.  How perfect strangers can become like family in no time because of a common goal.  I cant wait to continue on this journey.

I am not going to kid you I am going through a lot of emotions right now.  Excitement, nervous, stress etc.  Excited, well that should be obvious what an adventure we have in front of us and what a chance to really make a difference.  Nervous, well I have never done anything like this.  I am going to be pushing myself both physically and mentally.  I am confident that as a group we will succeed and that I wont be doing this alone.  The crew that is with us and our faith in God will carry us when we are down and be there as we succeed.  Stress because I don't want to fail, and I want everyone to enjoy our work.

Wow, what a ride it has been so far and what a ride it will be.  Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far, welcome to those of you joining us now.  Lets ride and lets make a deference.

This is a picture of my brother Shane, my dad (Pops) and me.  We had just ridden in the El Tour de Tucson's 44 mile event.  My dad and I on a tandem (donated to us by Global Bikes).  It was great my dad behind me saying lets do this lets go faster.  He has always been there for me and now i get a chance to be there for him.  in terms my dad would understand lets go ballistic and beat Parkinsons'.