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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Decided to let the photos be the blog on rest day... Hmm..

Since we only had a 30 mile ride to Sandpoint, ID, we took our time leaving Newport. The Golden Spur Motor Inn turned out to be one of those little gems you sometimes discover along the way. Very clean, comfortable and, most importantly, probably the best WiFi to date. One of those “you can’t judge … Continue reading June 28, 2019 Newport —> Sandpoint, ID – 30 miles →