Today’s ride was simply Gorgeous, so just showing you pictures!

Left just before six this morning, just as the sun was coloring the clouds hanging over the Rockies……did we mention we were just four miles from the Canadian border, but heading south again!Pedaled three miles down to town into a cold (52), stiff head wind, hopefully the last remnants from yesterday, for breakfast at the 24 hour gas station.  Gulped down coffee and deep fried breakfast burrito (can you believe it?) …….gonna’ make up for this “breakfast” down the road.

Luckily, our course immediately turned Straight Up into the pines,out of the wind and into the countryside. We had two hours (but only 15 miles) rolling Up and down the rough back country roads, immensely enjoying the morning and it’s inhabitants.  You may not be able to tell, but this is Bambi. Turning back on to the highway and headwind and the roughly paved/patched road conditions did not improve.  Thank goodness the scenery was so spectacular, as the road was horrendous and there was No shoulder. Thankfully, the drivers were courteous (or felt sorry for us).  Twice we enjoyed a couple miles of freshly paved road; still no shoulder, but at least the white line was smooth.  Biking through one of the many glorious fields, we manage a great shot of a Bald Eagle soaring. What we didn’t manage to record on film was the eagle swooping down, right in front of me, grabbing a field mouse and whisking it away for lunch…..Amazing!

The entire day was up and down hills, wind in our face, cool temperatures, incredible scenery, screaming legs, cramping backs…….a perfect day!There was a lot of road construction on the way into Whitefish (certainly necessary), so didn’t manage a picture.  But we’ve promised the duckies a day off as they’ve spent almost 7 hours watching us bike and after 59 miles, we need rest.   We will show you Whitefish tomorrow, in the meantime, hope you enjoy our day of Big Sky Country below!