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| Day 20, June 19: Augusta to Great Falls 53.5 miles with a tailwind, temp in 60s and 70s |
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Day 20, June 19: Augusta to Great Falls 53.5 miles with a tailwind, temp in 60s and 70s
We left Augusta around 8:00 AM and traveled mostly east with a good tailwind into Great Falls. The ride was pleasant with lots of sunshine and very little traffic on route 21 and 200. At Sun River we picked up US route 89 and the traffic picked up but with a wider shoulder. Those of us that arrived early got to use the La Quinta hotel's pool and hot tub as we waited for rooms. A very nice riding day indeed. Great Falls population: 56,690.
Day 19, June 18: Lincoln to Augusta 56.5 miles w/ Temps in the 60s to 80s
The morning started with an unexpected easy climb to Rogers Pass where we crossed the Continental Divide. Just when we thought downhills would await us, several steep rolling hills welcomed us to the eastern side of the continental divide. Some road construction was met on route 200 which tested our tires as the gravel surface replaced a paved surface. No flats encountered by all. We all arrive safely at a small western town named Augusta. The digs for the night was the Bunkhouse. Friendly folks were anxious to say hello, welcome us, and express awe that we were on such a trek. Augusta is a model western town with a population of 284.
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| Day 19, June 18: Lincoln to Augusta 56.5 miles w/ Temps in the 60s to 80s |
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Day 18, June 17: Ovando to Lincoln 26 miles of sunny riding with temperatures in the 60s-70
The group had split with couples at Ovando and at Upsata Lake B&B. Those of us at Lake Upsata enjoyed a hot breakfast and after a five-six mile ride met the rest of the team at Ovando. A late start from Ovando gave everyone a nice rest. The Adventure Cycling map route was 26 miles however some folks rode a spur to Helmville and added additional mileage. Again we had beautyful weather. At Ovando we started at 4300 ft and finished at Lincoln at 4700 ft. Population of Lincoln: 1,100.
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| Day 18, June 17: Ovando to Lincoln 26 miles of sunny riding with temperatur |
Monday, June 16, 2008
Day 17, June 16: Missoula to Ovando 52.5 miles temperature 50s - 70s
First thing on the agenda today was to stop at Adventure Cycling's headquarters off of Pine St. in Missoula. Then a short ride with sunny skies as we follow the Clark Fork River out of Missoula. Our starting altitude was about 3,300 ft and at Ovanda we were at about 4,250 ft. A couple of extra hills provided some additional climbs and exhilarating down hills. Because of limited lodging accomodations, the six males, Rich, Ron, Jim (SC), Keith, Frank and Cal took a 4.5 mile detour down a dusty gravel road to the Upsata Lake B&B. Population of Ovando is 71.
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| Day 17, June 16: Missoula to Ovando 52.5 miles temperatur |
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Day 16, June 15: Rest Day at Missoula, MT
A welcomed rest day after several cold days and some significant climbs. Missoula is the home of Adventure Cycling Organization which we will visit on Monday as we leave Missoula. Also the town is vibrant with small businesses along Broadway, Higgins Ave and Main Street. Most important was the number of folks out enjoying the sunny day on their bicycles. Population of Missoula: 57,053.
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| Day 16, June 15: Rest Day at Missoula, MT |
Day 15, June 14: Powell, ID to Missoula, MT 58.5 Miles with a climb to Lolo Pass up to 5,235 ft.
A sunny day all the way, we arrived at Lolo Pass about 10:00 AM after climbing from Powell, ID at elevation of 1,350 feet. The climb was about 13 miles long raising us to 5,235 ft. Afterwards we had a down hill for about 35 miles. Some elk were seen as we followed Lolo creek down the mountain to Montanna.
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| Day 15, June 14: Powell, ID to Missoula, MT 58.5 Miles with a climb to Lolo Pass up to 5,235 ft. |
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