I am sitting in my one man tent in the rain at North Dickey Lake Campground (National Forest Service). Today is a free day! The host is providing wifi, so I am updating the blog. It rained soon after I left Rocky Gorge Campground this morning. It eventually stopped, but picked up when I reached Eureka. I am south of Fortine, MT this evening. I hope to be in Columbia Falls for Sunday evening.
It has been very slow the last two day. I was off course seriously yesterday – about 20 miles round trip on Fisher River Rd. – More than 68 miles riden – about 45 on course. The roads have been up and down. This afternoon the grade was very steep on one road with a slope over 10 percent, kicking up to 19 percent at the end. I walked for 8 or 10 minutes.
I don’t know what the trailer with my load weights (more after grocery shopping this afternoon), but I think it is too heavy.
I rode about 48 miles today. It will be a little more than that to Columbia Falls tomorrow.
I did take a few pictures, but not many with all of the rain. It was 47 degrees this afternoon. I am warm in the tent now. Last night was cooler. I am nearing the Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park.
Tom Simeone
Hope you’re holding out well. Sounds like it despite the changes you’ve had to deal with. It certainly sounds like more of a challenge than when I thought 70 miles a day would mean six hours of riding. You’re always in my thoughts, especially when i’m on my bike.
Wilko
Had a 60 mile bike with 5 mile run last weekend and wondered how you were doing. First ride with a large group and somewhat intimidating as the clearances in front and laterally were around 2 feet with an average 17.4 mph speed. You learn to trust the riders in front not to make a mistake.
Shular
Group rides are very different. It sounds like you are learning the protocol.
Shular
I made 8.3mph on Saturday. Today I averaged 8.8mph to Whitefish and on to Columbia Falls