Sat, Aug 4
Start 4425'
High pt 4425'
Lo pt. 3035
End Elv. 3035
Climbing ~400'??
Miles 28.5
Total time ~ 3:30
Ride time 2:24
Downhill day! Yeah. Net loss in elevation.
Got a leisurely start today after a relaxing breakfast as it is a short ride for me and a reservation for Glenda at Whitefish State Park.
Started in wild forested area cruising down forest roads , with a patina of fine dust for the enjoyment of bicyclists as cars passed. Did see a fair number of riders heading north, 7 in 3 groups. Stopped and visited with one group of three. They were all wearing bandanas over their mouths and nose, like a posse of old in this far western locale.
Would run across empty cars parked along the side of the road, near no trails or side roads, which seemed curious. Then I noticed they were always in more open areas, old burns or logged areas. Must be hunting for hucks.
Did stop by a couple of friendly bike shops in Whitefish, to check them out, and to scout a bikepacking saddle bags.
Tough to fit on my small frame, so I am hoping the replacement rack bolt holds.
I have triaged the gear on the rack to reduce weight; not carrying 4 days of food, moved the tent to handlebar harness, let go of my tarp and some first aid items, with a long goodbye. Hopefully won't need to use these.
Glenda did get a chance to do some stand-up paddle boarding today after we set up camp.
I did not SUP as I was hoping to find a solution for the busted sink drain in Kalispell before we moved on to more remote locales, but to no avail. It is standard abs plumbing, but has one unusual part that goes through the trailer wall, and that defeated the friendly RV tech to locate, or even find a part number. Bust out the wash basin for the duration!
Note on Whitefish state park; it is nice, and treed, with a boat ramp, beach on a cove, and showers!!! It is not a large property and does share a long property line with BNSF railroad, and we were visited regularly during our stay, about once per hour through the evening, night and morning.
Not the most restful place, but fortunately not a tough day tomorrow
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