Day 12. Tuesday, July 2 – Big Horn Lodge to Libby, Montana

Tuesday 2 July 2013

It was tough to leave our beautiful home for a night, but we had a hot day in front of us and wanted to get going.  Our delicious and hearty breakfast (including the best coffee we’d had since Seattle) would definitely help; the flat tire would not.  We finally started rolling at 8:00, only to have the tube patch fail a half hour down the road.  The bright point was these two that came to supervise! Finally settled into a pedaling rhythm by ten and began to enjoy the cool 64 degree day with very little traffic.We rode in the shadow of the beautiful Cabinet Mountains on our rightand hillsides reaching into the water on our left.Found an unexpected and much appreciated refreshment stop; though it was not open yet, Johnny let us in and happily sold us a Pepsi.  Enjoyed an early lunch break at a shaded rest stop, along with some Canadian bikers (motorcyclists).  Our last twenty miles was on a busy highway (luckily, with a wide shoulder),

the traffic deafening after enjoying our solitude through the hills.  We have found Montana cuts the trees far away from the road, so there is no shade available for our last two hours of riding, but we were distracted by the occasional glimpse of the the beautiful waters of the Kootenai River.Made it into Libby by 2:00, just as the dry heat was reaching 100.  We were thankful for the air conditioning, laundry and rest after 43 miles.

Posted in Washington to Maine 2013, Week 03 by Jerry & Lori

7 Responses to “Day 12. Tuesday, July 2 – Big Horn Lodge to Libby, Montana”

  1. July 3rd, 2013 at 6:40 am

    David Says:

    What beautiful scenery! You kids be safe and watch out consorting with those biker trash, you know how they are!!!! 🙂

  2. July 3rd, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Kurt Says:

    Looks like beautiful countryside you’re pedaling thru! The food looks just as good! Enjoy them both! I know Jerry’s finding good brew too (hopefully)

  3. July 3rd, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    Travis Says:

    Ya’ll sure have found some really nice accommodations on your ride. Glad you paid hommage to John “Duke” Wayne. The Duke I wish you a Very Happy pre- 4th of July. Cheers.

  4. July 4th, 2013 at 8:09 am

    Bill House Says:

    Happy 4th you guys….great pics….be safe…..Computer has been down for a little while

  5. July 4th, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    Lynne Walton Says:

    Give my Alberta home a big down on the ground kiss for me! xoxox

  6. July 4th, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    Jim Corzatt Says:

    I know you are heading toward “Going to the Sun”. Can’t wait to see the pix. HAPPY 4TH

  7. July 4th, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Jerry and Lori Says:

    Know we are going into Canada, but not sure about Alberta, but if we do, a big smackaroo will be coming your way!

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