I spent the morning at the Chalet Motel leisurely taking my time with studies and quiet time. Then I started looking at options for where I will go after we leave Glacier National Park. The only real decision I have made so far is that I will ride with Randy to Missoula, then go somewhere … Continue reading July 4, 2019 – Rest Day in Whitefish
Month: July 2019
July 3, 2019 Eureka —> Whitefish – 54 miles
Up and down...and up and down....and up and down...and up and down...well, you get the picture. 54 miles of one moderately long medium grade climb followed by a downhill coast followed by another climb etc. It was physically and mentally challenging coming on the heels of yesterday’s 70 miles of more climbs than we cared … Continue reading July 3, 2019 Eureka —> Whitefish – 54 miles
July 2, 2019 Libby —> Eureka – 69.2 miles
We left Libby around 8:30 am under overcast skies. The first 14 miles or so were on Old Haul Rd, a one lane country road through forested areas and up and down some inclines. Nothing too drastic, but enough to get our legs warmed up for the long day ahead. The road ran parallel to … Continue reading July 2, 2019 Libby —> Eureka – 69.2 miles
July 1, 2019 Noxon —> Libby, MT – 53.7 miles
I did not think it would be possible to surpass yesterday’s ride, but today’s ride on Hwy 56 added a spiritual dimension I did not anticipate. I left Aitkens Motel well rested after another good nights sleep. We backtracked to Hwy 56 and began the 35 mile segment to Hwy 2. Again, perfect weather and … Continue reading July 1, 2019 Noxon —> Libby, MT – 53.7 miles
June 30, 2019 Sandpoint ID —> Noxon, MT – 51.8 miles
This was one of the best biking days I have experienced from every aspect. Weather conditions and temperature were optimal; for the most part the road was predominantly flat, i.e. no mountain passes or long extended climbs, and we fairly cruised; our newly cleaned and lubed bikes hummed along; and much of the ride was … Continue reading June 30, 2019 Sandpoint ID —> Noxon, MT – 51.8 miles