I enjoy every word you write so please keep it up! Thanks to you and the whole team for bringing us so much pleasure here in the States. The Tour was fantastic and you all made us so proud.

It seems like just yesterday you were riding past me in the Tour De Georgia up Brasstown Bald. What a thrill that was for me and my wife (who happens to be British) to see you race up close.

Rest up and we look very forward to reading more and continuing to see you and Garmin racing hard and clean.

Brilliant mate! Just brilliant!!!

Sincerely,

John
Charlotte, NC

As for the Alpe… I was there in 2004 and thought I was going to pass out from pure excitement (or heat stroke…either way). Like every other cycling fan, I was waiting for stage 17, and it did not dissapoint. The excitement was almost unbearable, even through the tv screen in my living room. I woke my roommates up with my yelling and clapping and then walked into class late, and grinning from ear to ear!!!

A big thank you to all you boys for bringing some honesty back to the sport!! You have all ridden an amazing Tour, and we love you for it!!! I hope you all enjoy plenty of champagne tomorrow– you deserve it!!!

As for the Alpe… I was there in 2004, and almost went into shock, it was so amazing (shock or heatstroke…either way). Like every other pure cycling fan, I was eagerly anticipating stage 17!! The excitement was almost unbearable to watch from my living room, and after waking my roommates up with my yelling and clapping, I walked into class late, but grinning.

THANK YOU, all of you boys, so much for restoring our faith in the sport. You have ridden an amazing race, and we love you for it!! I hope you all enjoy plenty of champagne tomorrow; you deserve it!!

Thank you for a perfect July…vive le tour!!!

You are great to read and when you’re interviewing or have a spot on TV. Thanks.

You can keep the battle between Carlos and Cadel (although I’ll be cheering on Carlos!) the rider I’m going to be looking out for is the one on the Union Jack special TT machine!

I know you’ve been suffering David for the last few days – your fabulous writing style conveys that perfectly – but I also remember how the David I’ve followed for years can suddenly turn his fortunes around in just one day and find some unbelievable form. That TT is yours for the winning David, and I know you have it in you to upset the big boys and steal their thunder.

I know you won’t think so right now, but it is nice to see you suffer so badly……that just proves to the world about how clean you are, and that how the sheer unpredicatability of this years race proves that maybe cycling has turned a corner on doping. Garmin-Chipotle leading the way!
Good luck for the next few days,
Huw Jones

P.S. Your writing style is fantastic. A book could be a very good thing, and would certainly be well received by the cycling and non-cycling fans out there. You’ve been there, done it, and got the t-shirt David, not many other cyclists have done that and admitted it all too.

P.P.S Ever going to bring back the old itsmillartime website?

Thank you for taking the time to share these insights, even in the middle of the insanity of the greatest race in the world. As a fan, it means a lot to hear from you and the rest of the guys. And if you ever write a book, I’ll buy it. There’s very few writers around who capture what’s so beautiful about riding a bike, but you’re certainly one of them.

Allez l’argyle…

Perhaps this is why some of us ski as well as bike? :)

Thanks for the posts, David, and go Team G/C!

You guys are doing fantastic and I’m happy you all have taken a stance against the cheats.

David Millar, I agree with everyone above. You should write a book. You are a fabulous writer.

This has been the best Tour I’ve ever watched. You are all–riders, management and support–spectacular.

Thanks for the great July.