We started riding at 7 am. Temperature was a chilly 37 degrees. We had a significant climb right off the bat at the 5 mile mark with 6 to 10% grades. A fast downhill reaching speeds of 45 miles an hour was the reward.
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| Jonathan( from australia) and Ethan (from the Bay Area) |
We stopped at several places for photo opps ! They dont call Montana " Big sky country" for nothing. Our ride today took us through lush farmlands and gorgeous ranches.
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| View from Pipestone Pass / Continental Divide |
Before lunch we had another long, yet moderate climb. The day wasn't without some technical issues however:
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| TOM MY RIDING PARTNER FIXING A FLAT |
Lunch was at the historic Town of Virginia City.
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| Easting lunch. Im actually much happier than I appear in this picture and will be especially Happy tomorrow relishing in the HAWKS WIN! |
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| Bill and Tracy of Vermont. They are our amazing lunch chefs! |
After lunch we had a significant climb of 6 miles to an elevation of 7, 100 feet our highest point for today. Then a fast decsent into our destination Ennis, Montana .
Had dinner at a sports bar and watched the Seahawks play Green Bay for a win!
LIKE I SAID IT WAS A PERFECT DAY!!
Today's miles 90
Total miles overall 527
Today's climb 4000 feet
Total climb 20,500
Tomorrow we head to Yellowstone. Tomorrows elevation… better rest up as we've got some climbing ahead!
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