Idaho greeted us with a hill and she farewelled us with one. Fortunately the day before had killed off half of the vertical climb so we only had a 700m vertical climb in the first 20km over the Bitterroot Range to take us to the top of Lolo Pass and into Montana. The obligatory photo at the border was completed and we zipped down the hill for 10km into Lolo Hot Springs. Deciding that we deserved it, we took the hot springs option and languished in 50C hot pool to remove any residual aches from the climb.
Then it was a steady 60km flat/downhill run into Missoula and our second rest day. We were fortunate enough to visit the Adventure Cycling Centre which is headquartered in Missoula. The Trans American cycle route we are travelling was designed by these guys and then run a great organisation. Thanks Idaho – we had a great time despite you trying to punish us.
Today was a 8/10. Off to a local brewery for dinner and tomorrow we rest.
Then it was a steady 60km flat/downhill run into Missoula and our second rest day. We were fortunate enough to visit the Adventure Cycling Centre which is headquartered in Missoula. The Trans American cycle route we are travelling was designed by these guys and then run a great organisation. Thanks Idaho – we had a great time despite you trying to punish us.
Today was a 8/10. Off to a local brewery for dinner and tomorrow we rest.