However, my expectations for this trip was more centred around relationships and experiencing the love of the Father. I can truly say that I experienced the love of the Father through the compassion and support of others. There were several people who saw my mental and emotional struggles and gave up their own personal ambition to come along-side me. There is nothing more precious to me than those experiences on the bike. I realise now more than ever that I really can’t do this conditioning thing on my own. Not only do I need to rely on the help of the Holy Spirit, I often need the support of my blood-bought family. I value the fact that we can all challenge ourselves based on where we are at physical but the collective anointing is also very poweful in moments of an individual’s weakness. I am grateful for my brothers and sisters and probably wouldn’t have finished either of the cycling days without them.