The road sucked, but the morning was pretty.
Look Mah, I biked across Montana (again) but this time the hard way!
See, not all dirt is bad. This stuff was fine, smoothish, kinda fun, fast, but I can still look around.
This was fine dirt too.
This is the super soft volcanic soil that I was on for about 30 miles today (this was some of it at it's worst). I'd still take this over the rough ranch dirt roads, because it hurts less.
The next pile of photos are all of the sweet path I was on.
It was flooded at times. I got to this lake at the same time as some locals.
In the distance, in the middle, first look at the Grand Tetons!
It was mostly dead flat, being an old railroad between West Yellowstone and...somewhere else.
An old tunnel. Now an old rock pile.
This trail was something else...
Eventually I got to the campground.
These awesome camp host dudes are really nice to Divide riders, and really everyone. They let me camp in the camp host's yard, were great company, and fed me elk and sausages!
Hi Seager, great to meet you and share stories at Holland Lake CG. We've enjoyed following your blog. We can relate to the joys and frustrations you are feeling on this tour. Riding the Divide solo is a big undertaking mentally and physically. Having a buddy definitely helps. Our tour experience improved this year when we diverted from the route and hit the road for a few days, exploring some small towns in Montana. The recharge helped when rejoining the Divide route a few days later. You might consider that after RAGBRAI--do a road tour skirting the Divide down to the Mexico border. Or ride segments with friends. Either way, make it the type of tour you enjoy. Best wishes and have fun in Iowa. Maybe we'll see you at RAGBRAI sometime.
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