Today started like yesterday, although a little warmer (mid 40’s). I correctly predicted we’d shed layers fast due to am early climb. Nothing warms you up faster than climbing a hill. In the 1970’s I took a solo, self-contained tour across Arkansas. I remember noting in my log: “As you go up the hill, the (jacket) zipper goes down. As you go down the hill, the zipper goes up.” You have simple thoughts while riding a bicycle.
| Click on the link below to see the first half of today’s route and the elevation profile. Also click on the yellow Symbols to see photographs taken on the route. |
We see the landscape change from high dessert to forest and back several times during the day.
We follow the Clark Fork of the Flathead River for many miles. The river is part of the Columbia River drainage basin.
This is a long day, 73 miles. Brenda is the first rider to reach lunch at mile 46. But the heat later in the day slows her down. The temperature is in the 90’s but it feels worse. It’s 4:25 and Brenda’s asleep, still in her cycling clothes. Tomorrow is supposed to be cooler.
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