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    Bozeman repair day

    Aug 23–24, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F

    Day in town for repairs, laundry... Enjoying some hiking around the hills. At least there weren't any Mountain Lion sighting today. Thinking the bears scared them away, or ate them!

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    Pipestone pass-Continental Divide

    Aug 25–26, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    Excellent 49 mile ride peaking at 6,457 ft at Pipestone Pass crossing the continental divide. The ascent was 3,075, a mostly steady incline. Feeling very dehydrated after the effort. Our path continues along the Lewis and Clark Expedition trail. Time to rest by the campground pool this evening at Butte, Montana.Read more

  • North Coast to West Coast
    Burnt Mountain range in the background
    Team photo with Ger, Chris and BoChrisHazy smoke filled skyCattle crossing signDeer Lodge museumDeer Lodge museumDeer Lodge museumDeer Lodge museumDeer Lodge campsite

    Ride to Deer Lodge

    Aug 26–27, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F

    Pleasant 45 mile ride as we descend down to 4,600 ft elevation now that we are west of the divide. The skies were hazy from nearby wild fires although not close enough for us to alter our travel plans. Camping at the town of Deer Lodge with a train history and western museums including the old Montana prison.Read more

  • North Coast to West Coast
    Bearmouth cabin
    Team photo w Chris, Ger, Bi and Andy a rever restoration specialistI found a tumbleweedEnjoying the ranch trails with dog zheniaLooks like a log cabin barnEvening walk along the Clark Fork River with recommended bear spray.

    Cabin at Bearmouth, MT

    Aug 27–28, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F

    We rode 50 miles to Bearmouth Montana and getting closer to Missoula. Lots of gravel riding through state lands and ranches. We met Andy a mountain biker and park board member who helped design the trail. His dog zhenia joined as our escort. I had my picture taken with a tumbleweed. We finished at Bearmouth campground with a old western theme cabin for an expected rainy night. In the old west, Bearmouth was a trading post for the Garnet ghost town located up in the woods.Read more

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    Missoula and ACA

    August 28, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

    A 38 mile Ride into Missoula, Montana. A pleasant ride with drizzle through the misty mountains and trails. Notable as 17 bicycle miles were on Interstate I-90 and allowed in Montana. First visit Adventure Cycling Association (ACA). Jeff gave us a tour of the facility/museum.
    For me, this was the beginning of my interest in bike touring. In 1976, there was Bike Centennial and a set of maps published to assist a tour of USA. I purchased a set of these maps with my paper route money. I didn't tour America at that time. I did have an adventure soon after. Don't tell my parents but at 16 my friend Bob and I rode down Rt 20 to the Pennsylvania line and back to Mentor. First long century ride totaling more than 100 miles.
    Next stop was for pizza and drinks, then to Hellgate Cyclery for some repairs.    Read more

  • North Coast to West Coast
    Riverside at tonight's campground.
    Chris, Bo and Jack with picture taken by GerChris and Bo rolling out of Missoula and into the misty Rockies.Apparent missing train bridgeWowWestern Rockies pine trees providing some shade and a great viewLunch stop at the last small town on this leg. We had lunch and topped off our water bottles1Grill cooked burgers for lunch. Yummy1Great American rail trail through the woodsCamp is all set. Getting ready for dinner.

    Camping Riverside Forest Grove

    Aug 30–31, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F

    A 53 mile ride through western Montana Rockies with 1,300 ft ascent. We have descended down to 3,200 ft elevation. It was very nice to have Jack rejoin the group today now with 4 on the narrow path tour group. The route was a nice mix of paved 2 lane with several segments on I-90 and a great woodsy dirt path through the forest to a riverside camp.Read more

  • North Coast to West Coast
    1Wow, and just after this pic a bald eagle flew by at eye level.
    The band is back together. Ger, Chris, Jack and BoLots of mountainsSharing trail knowledge with another cyclist heading eastward. Ian with his dog Sandy.Winki's world famous Huckleberry shakeBear carving at the campgroundTaking my good luck dog 'Monte' for a walk

    Lolo National Forest - Montana

    Aug 31–Sep 1, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F

    30 mile ride through the Lolo National Forest area of western Montana. The park was named after Lolo Creek. Which was a mispronounced fur trader name from the early 1800's. We discussed trail conditions with eastbound cyclist Ian and his dog Sandy. Destination arrival at the town of St Regis and enjoyed a World Famous Huckleberry shake at Winki's.Read more

  • North Coast to West Coast
    Welcome to a new state
    11Fly fishing in a streamArriving at the peakArriving at the peakArriving at the peakLookout pass ski slope during summer set up for mountain bikingArriving at Wallace, IdahoNoticed a tshirt with center of the universeTeam photo at the declared center of the universe. Bo, Chris, Ger and Jack

    Arrived at Idaho and time zone to PST

    Sep 1–2, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

    53 mile ride with 2,300 ft ascent arriving at Wallace, Idaho. A great early century town from mining, brothels and now tourism and silver mining. Great trails for cycling starting with The Olympian then the Northern Pacific and to the start of the Coeur d'Alenes.
    Wallace, Idaho is called the Center of the Universe because its mayor proclaimed it so in 2004, based on the ancient Greek philosophical concept of probabilism, which states that if something cannot be disproven, it can be considered true.    Read more

  • North Coast to West Coast
    Boat club at the lake
    Wallace Idaho coffee and tea stopWallace Idaho1Bear scat found along the wayLake boat clubDown hill ride on the gravel trailsHarrison, IdahoHarrison, Idaho lake overlook park1 of 4 firefighting planes flying by hourly to put out wild fires

    Coeur d'Alene lake

    Sep 2–3, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F

    Nice start but a very hot 100 this afternoon.
    Coeur d'Alene is an Indian Reservation. The trail runs through northern Idaho and park like with many lakes and valleys. Silver mining during the 1800's left much of the mining tailings exposed resulting in environmental issues and hard metals in the water systems. The paved trail helped to clean a portion of the area. There were 4 firefighting planes working local wild fires. The planes came by every 30 minutes. There is some ash on our campsite.Read more

  • North Coast to West Coast

    St John in new state Washington-yeah

    Sep 3–4, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 77 °F

    A nice start from the campground this morning with lots of climbing on another 100 degree plus day in the afternoon. New state of Washington. Eastern Washington is pretty sparse.
    On this very hot afternoon while pushing my bike up a slope, Shelia stopped to see if I needed help and offered a ride into town. Thank you to Shelia a trail angel and her 2 little dogs. Another trail angel helped with water refilling for Chris and I. Folks have been very nice.
    There were many areas where the trees suffered from wild fires. Very little plant growth and few animals in these areas.
    We are staying at St. John, Washington. At Creekside Farm B&B in the air-conditioned upper Barn. The home stretch to Seattle.    Read more

  • North Coast to West Coast
    Long ride on a hot road watching for Mad Max vehicles
    Parking situation in Benge WashingtonCows getting washed upDesolateDesolateDesolateDesolateDesolateDesolate road except for cyclist

    Ralston, WA eastern

    Sep 4–5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F

    53 mile ride with 1,600 ft ascent toward middle Washington state. Traveled from St John to Ralston. Ralston was named such after supplying grain to the Ralston company when the town was a stop along The Milwaukee Tracks.
    Amazed at how few people, buildings and roads in eastern Washington. Note - bring lots of water.
    Ralston town was very gracious to allow us to camp in the shaded park. They open the air-conditioned Grange building to help keep us cool on another 100 plus degree day.    Read more

  • North Coast to West Coast
    Y'all lost out here?
    Eastern Washington sagebrushTeam photo - Jack, Bo, Ger and ChrisSagebrushSagebrushLind, Washington1One room CPA office in LindBank or possibly lunch spot in LindAntique motelYeah !GerChrisWheat fields

    Potholes State Park from Ralston

    September 5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 79 °F

    A 54 mile ride with 1,600 ft ascent to Potholes State Park and Reservoir. An early start helped us with cycling in the coolest part of the day and avoid the 90's in the afternoon. The terrain plants are changing to fields of Sagebrush.
    Traveled through Lind where they host the Combine Demolition Derby. Camping at the Reservoir where the state park is hosting a powerboat race over the weekend. On the home stretch to Seattle.    Read more

  • North Coast to West Coast
    Ger Yang with face mask to partially help with wildfire smoke
    Farm field watering systemApple tree farms along the roadsideColumbia River edgeTeam picture - Jack, Ger, Bo, ChrisColumbia River edgeColumbia River edgeColumbia River edgeColumbia ridge to the valley roads belowApple truck lost braking and stopped into the hill by the trailColumbia River edge

    Arrived at Vantage, Washington

    Sep 6–7, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F

    Wildfires in the area resulting in heavy smoke and causing very high air pollution levels. The smoke blocked out the sun today. Breathing was a labor in this environment.
    A 47 mile ride today with 1,700 ft of ascent and fast down hill runs toward the Columbia river. We crossed the Columbia River on a former train bridge while riding the John Wayne Pioneer trail / Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
    It is harvest time with apples, potatoes and onions falling off the trucks and onto the roadside, could possibly make dinner. An apple truck lost braking on the downhill and ended up stuck next to the trail.
    Vantage, WA, is known for Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park and Desert landscape views along the Columbia River.    Read more

  • North Coast to West Coast
    Mt Daniel
    Large climb up from Vantage1Ellensburg, WAApple trees along the trailOne of two train tunnels along the trailSome kind of water management. Looks like a creek from above being diverted directly into the river

    Cle Elum, WA

    Sep 7–8, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 63 °F

    A 57 mile ride with 2,500 ft ascent. Climbing from the Columbia River toward the Cascade Mountain Range pass via the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
    On the home stretch to Seattle.

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    Alice Creek - trailside

    Sep 8–9, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F

    Alice Creek - set up camp trailside in the woods. A 43 mile ride up and over the Snoqualmie Pass, a Cascade mountain pass between eastern and western Washington. The woods now look very much like a Northwest Pacific location and very scenic. The trail led us through Snoqualmie Tunnel. A 2.7 mile train tunnel built in 1914. Lights were required to get through the dark tunnel safely.
    50 miles remain for tomorrow and arriving at the planned finish in Seattle.    Read more

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    Seattle. Our destination

    September 9, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 63 °F

    74 day cycling adventure
    3,162 miles
    107,683 feet of elevation gain
    Continental Divide at 6,457 feet
    Zero Flat tires

    Completing this cross-country cycling adventure has been a journey - physically and mentally. The logbook, with daily distances, weather observations, and trail notes are a summary of the diverse landscapes we've traversed 57 miles a day on average—from the rolling hills of Ohio to the plains of Nebraska and the mountain peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Each entry marks a milestone, in miles covered and lessons learned in resilience, self-reliance, teamwork and the kindness of strangers. As we reach Seattle our final destination, this logbook closes, but the memories and the spirit of adventure will continue to inspire new journeys on and off the road.

    Everywhere you go, there you are.
    June 2025 - September 2025, Bo Kendall    Read more

    Trip end
    September 10, 2025
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