Chuck said that it was another absolutely beautiful day, "great weather, great scenery and great people." He said that he had a very strong ride. Sounds like he is riding himself back into shape.
The weather was in the 90's with a strong head wind for most of the day. The 10 mile ride to the start of the climb up Lolo Pass was difficult. The road had been tarred and chipped recently so there was a lot of loose gravel on the shoulder. Once they started climbing the pass there was still some loose gravel but it was better. Once they started heading down into Missoula, Chuck said that he had to pedal in order to maintain a 13 mph pace. Luckily no one got hurt. If there hadn't been a head wind and if they would have got rolling fast on loose gravel, it could have been very dangerous.
He said that they all had a huge 5 course meal, at the cafeteria, near the dorm where they are staying. They are staying at the University of Montana in Missoula for their rest day. I remember that I woke up with a squirrel staring me in the face when I stayed there two years ago. The squirrels climb in through the windows because during the school year the students feed them.
From Chuck's Face Book: Thanks for all the support and wonderful comments. I just got in to Missoula Montana. Just had two of the most beautiful days of riding I have ever had.
Above are some of the pictures that Chuck took today
Say Chuck, that picture of your bike looks like just a single chainwheel? Nice rack, don't scoff. Way to practical to pass up.
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Tom, great to hear from you. It is just a different color replacement chainwheel. I didnt realize it but the bag actually turns in to panniers. Nice. I sent my big camera home due to being to big and risk of being damaged. It was a wise move. Kristen has almost the same camera and lens and hers got broken.
ReplyDeleteLove, Chuck