Yes, we did the final climb on Stage 19 today, no issues with road closures, found a good spot for photos, learned that souvenir umbrellas can be used as real umbrellas when it rains, and getting ready for our final day in the Alps tomorrow, then pack everything up, head to Paris for a day, then home!

I love France, but I do miss the shop, I miss my wife, I miss my daughter Becky, I even miss Jack the psycho corgi and zig the killer kitty. It would be nice to let the rest of the world just get put on hold while I’m away, but that’s not how I roll; I remain heavily connected to work and my role as a board member of the NBDA (National Bicycle Dealer Association).

But for now I’m missing some sleep, so more stuff later. –Mike–