Rode over 400 miles today with a good portion of it in a light rain. Mountain roads in the rain is how you tell the riders from the posers. Left on Route 2 after deciding to switch to route 20 once we were in Idaho, this is the long way to where we wanted to be . It did take us through several mountain ranges and up over a few passes to get to where ever we are. The mountain passes had elevations in the 5500 foot level but were still cold with temps in the 30's and snow falling on one pass. In Arizona that would be high desert but above the 49th parallel 5000 feet means pine trees and cold.
I remembered US Route 2 from last year, it is the same highway we rode across the upper peninsula of Michigan, brought back some good memories to reconnect with that northern route. Finished the day with warmer temperatures and no rain ending in Okanogan WA were we had a little trouble finding a place to stay due to vacationing Canadians. For much of the day we were within 30 or 40 miles of the border lots of signs advising of border crossing points.
Tired today, riding mountain roads can be challenging but add the weather and on two occasions deer crossing in front of us and it will flat wear you out. Mentioned at dinner how much I enjoyed the challenges the day brought and almost got thrown out of the restaurant by the others!
Good night,
Chuck
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
Did you notice a difference between the northern and southern border crossing points besides the weather?? Sounds like a good riding day despite the weather.
xoxo
It is always a pleasure to read the daily updates. My friends always ask where you are and where you're headed. I usually can't answer that last part.
I have noticed an interesting moose theme in your photos. I think Dog might be jealous.
As usual, this trip sounds amazing. However, you will have to hurry back because water volleyball is starting.
We are really feeling sorry for your "challenging" day over here! Enjoy! Be careful!
Miss you!
Post a Comment