Since starting this Northwest Ride, I have ridden my bicycle 1364.2 miles. 1364.2 miles to date We left Kellogg at 9:00 am in a steadily “spitting” rain that was just hard enough to warrant donning the rain gear. Fortunately, the forecast was for clearing skies late morning and highs near 90. Due to the length … Continue reading July 13, 2019 St. Regis, MT —> Kellogg, ID – 58.4 miles →

Today we experienced one of our all time Google lady misguided adventures. Everything started out great as we accessed the frontage road next to I-90 and glided along under bright blue skies for 3 miles or so as instructed. Then we turned onto an elevated dirt trail that overlooked I-90 and the Clark Ford River. … Continue reading July 12, 2019 Alberton —> St. Regis – 46.8 miles →

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I awoke somewhat anxious about today’s ride because of the unknowns regarding route conditions, i.e. possible climbs and ruts/potholes on small roads. Since we are no longer on the AC Northern Tier, we are using regular road maps and google maps with little guidance as to preferred bicycle routes. Our past experience with Google has … Continue reading July 11, 2019 Missoula —> Alberton – 36 miles →

The highlight of “rest day” was riding to Adventure Cycling Association headquarters. This was my second visit to AC headquarters, the first being in June 2012 while I was on the Transamerica ride. A couple of traditions there include having your picture taken and put on the wall with other fellow current travelers, and free … Continue reading July 10, 2019 – Rest Day in Missoula, MT →

The day started happily with approximately 22 miles on the paved bike path out of Polson. Perfect temperature and riding conditions. We startled a horned buck and doe standing on the path ahead of us leisurely starting their day. View leaving hotelBike path After the bike path ended, we rode for hours on Hwy 93 … Continue reading July 9, 2019 Polson —> Missoula – 65 miles →

Started the day on a high - the Great Northern Historical Trail led the way out of Kalispell the first 8 miles or so which kept us out of traffic. Great Northern Historical Trail Then we turned east onto Hwy 82 for another 5 miles or so - a beautiful country road with gorgeous views … Continue reading July 8, 2019 Kalispell —> Polson – 49 miles →

I slept pretty well even with thunder and rain at times throughout the night. I heard Randy rustling around early and heating the water for coffee. We decided to pack up the wet gear and leave earlier than later for breakfast at Eddies, then find WiFi somewhere, i.e. West Glacier Visitors Center, to look for … Continue reading July 7, 2019 Apgar Campground —> Kalispell – 37.6 miles →

I awoke early to thunder and rain pounding the tent. That after waking in the night to layer on some more clothes when I got cold. Not fun under any circumstances, but especially when you are already anxious and getting ready for the ride you rode all this way to make - Logan Pass. Fortunately, … Continue reading July 6, 2019 Avalanche Creek Campground —> Logan Pass —> Apgar Campground – 49 miles →

Today's ride was very enjoyable. Nothing extraordinary, just flat to gently rolling scenic country roads for the first 10 miles; then Hwy 486 N that eventually gave way to Blankenship Road, with lots of vacation cabins and a bridge over the Flathead River. Reminded me of a spot where they might film one of those … Continue reading July 5, 2019 Whitefish —> West Glacier —> Avalanche Campground – 48 miles →