Saturday, June 30, 2012

Saturday we started the day in Harlowton and were headed 92 miles to Billings Mt and a day off on Sunday. We were hopeful that it would be another good day like yesterday. It started off very nicely with flat roads ,no wind and nice scenery. We had a 9 mile stretch of dirt road to ride on because of construction but it was not to bad. We left at 6 am and by 9 am we had covered the 46 miles to our lunch stop. After lunch the story changed. The roads became  more rolling with several steep climbs including one that went on for 2 miles. Then the dreaded 15 mph head wind picked up and the day became a grind. All you could do was put your head down and pedal. It took 4 hours to go the last 40 miles. I am now at Montana State University in the dorms with a BED and a day off to rest up before the adventure begins again on Monday. Thanks for reading my little stories, please leave comments if you like.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Rick!
    What a day for you! Good job! Amazing!!! I'm glad you have a day to rest. Enjoy.
    Rob had some great pics posted. One included you. What a nice picture. Your hips are smaller than mine! Maybe I should be on this bike ride!! Wait for me! I'll catch up!!!
    We love you lots.

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