Thanks for all the kind words about the video. The trip was a huge experience for me .... in a good way.

Right now I am just riding around home and missing the long road so much. I really could tour for a long time. The end of the video was a tough day. There is that long grade out of Lompoc on the way to Santa barbara, when I reached the top I knew all the big hills were behind me. It was a moment of very mixed emotions. I was close to home and about to see my daughter after three weeks and at the same time the road was coming to an end. A pretty emotional moment for sure. Mthayer asked "what was the toughest part"? I really can't say there was a tougher moment than another, but if I had to pick a moment out it would have to be some of the very long alone time when I missed my family... all the hills begin and end sooner or later, but missing the family was harder to shake sometimes.

Thanks again for looking