Today started in the mid 50’s temperature. It was mostly a flat
ride, with much of the way along a bike path that paralleled the highway. It
was good because the road was very busy. I am glad I started out earlier in the
morning and was finished by about 12:30PM, as it finally turned hot today. It
was 89 degrees by 3 PM.
We had burgers on the grill. Then, we went in to Hamilton to
explore. We stopped at the Valley Bike shop in town and I talked to the fellows
in there about the upcoming ride that one of them was helping to organize with
Adventure Cycling which was a week long loop around Montana for 90 riders.
Sounds like a big undertaking. I
purchased a new skull cap with a brim that I can wear under my helmet. It helps
with the glare from the sun. My current one is starting to look rather
tattered.
The campground was nice, after we moved from the first spots
they sent us to in the blazing sun to the shady spot by the Bitterroot River. We
played some cards in the evening then called it a day. Tomorrow is a big Climb
to 7,200 feet with an overnight in Wisdom, MT. Probably no Internet there.
Although no skiing now, this is a ski resort hill.
We are not on the Indian reservations right now, but there are still these little casino places. Must be legal in MT.
These two look like they walked out of 1800's. Maybe Mennonite?
Some good guys at the Valley Bicycle shop in Hamilton, MT
This fellow was not very talkative.
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