Give Thom a hug and a kiss...very nice pix!....and what a pair! WTG - riding the 50 and then working the DMD. Some of the guys at the top of the nasty climb sure looked worn out but I'm betting having someone up there just to acknowledge what they just accomplished gave them that extra motivation!
And very nice gesture V to give that guy your tire. Believe me, I know about sitting on the side of the road waiting for SAG and a very generous loan. It makes all the difference in the world and I"m not surprised you got the tire back. What a very unique and wonderful experience!