Northern Tier 2021

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Päivä 17
maanantai 21. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 8.50
☀️ 59 °F
Korkeus: 2 789 ft
Yhdysvallat 22N24W11ADC_01 Well 47.681252, -114.62600747°40’53” N 114°37’34” W
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Day 13 Hot Springs to Kalispell
21. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
64 miles, 2763 feet. It is so amazing how vast this country is. For miles we see grassy valleys and hillsides. We were truly in a dead zone with no cell service. There were few houses, buildings or even livestock. The route was a pretty straight shot up Hwy 93 to Kalispell. At lunch we reached Flathead Lake. There were definitely more trees and signs of civilization. Our overnight tonight is in Kalispell, which is the commercial and medical hub for northwest Montana. We had dinner with friend, Julie Patz at the Tamarack Ale House Grill. It was a lovely location on a small stream near Flathead Lake.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja Love the open road and the Big Sky!
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Chrysa Niewald😃👍
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Päivä 18
tiistai 22. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 8.48
☀️ 63 °F
Korkeus: 2 927 ft
Yhdysvallat 28N21W02CD__01 Well 48.211583, -114.24685548°12’42” N 114°14’49” W
Day 14 Kalispell to Lake McDonald
22. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
36.9 miles, 1266 Feet. The route out of Kalispell was along nice quiet roads with some gravel. There was more big sky scenery with mountains looming before us as we approach Glacier National Park. I have been really surprised at the crowds here and the National Park Service is limiting the number of vehicles in the park by implementing a vehicle pass which are pretty much sold out for the rest of the summer.

We had a nice lunch at Eddy's right on Lake McDonald. Our overnight for tonight and tomorrow night is in Columbia Falls which is about 15 miles from the park. Unfortunately we will not be able to do the entire Road to the Sun as the section through Logan Pass is still closed. It is open to cyclists on the weekends, but during the week the snow plows are still working on the road. Tomorrow is a rest day, but most of the group will make the ride up the west side as far as they can go.Lue lisää
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Päivä 19
keskiviikko 23. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 8.16
⛅ 63 °F
Korkeus: 3 432 ft
Yhdysvallat Avalanche Creek 48.668003, -113.83023848°40’5” N 113°49’49” W
Day 15 Rest Day at Glacier National Park
23. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Sometimes pictures are worth a thousand words!
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Matkaajawow.. oh wow
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MatkaajaAmazing! I can’t believe you saw a bear so up close.
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MatkaajaYou are seeing some amazing places. How close was the bear?
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Päivä 19
keskiviikko 23. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 8.31
⛅ 64 °F
Korkeus: 3 251 ft
Yhdysvallat McDonald Falls 48.638863, -113.8642248°38’20” N 113°51’51” W
Day 15 More Glacier Photos
23. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
MatkaajaGoing to the sun road will be a beautiful ride. Too bad it will be up hill. Five years ago I was able to ride down it on my bike. Have fun and be safe.
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MatkaajaLove glaciers!
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Glad you got to experience Glacier. Great bear shots! [Robyn]
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Päivä 20
torstai 24. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 10.40
☁️ 55 °F
Korkeus: 4 528 ft
Yhdysvallat 35N14W33DADC01 Well 48.744862, -113.43331148°44’42” N 113°25’60” W
Day 16 Glacier to Saint Mary
24. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Our original plan was to ride from Agpar Village on the west side of Glacier on the Going to the Sun Road to Saint Mary Lake on the east side of Glacier. However, the Logan Pass remains closed to cyclists during the week. So today our SAG crew went to great lengths to shuttle us to Saint Mary so we could ride into the park as far as possible. Just as we arrived, rain started to move in. We waited a bit and decided to take off. In the end we went as far as Rising Sun and turned around. We made it back to our hotel just in time for cold thunderstorms to start. We are disappointed not to do the Road to the Sun, but we still saw some incredible scenery.Lue lisää
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Matkaajastill an awesome experience
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Päivä 21
perjantai 25. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 15.36
⛅ 77 °F
Korkeus: 3 802 ft
Yhdysvallat 33N05W07DB__01 Well 48.629234, -112.31713148°37’45” N 112°19’2” W
Day 17 Saint Mary's to Cut Bank
25. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
64.07 miles, 2521 feet. The route this morning was a cool long uphill climb away from Glacier and then a curvy downhill drop. The scenery again did not disappoint. About 20 miles in, we left the mountains behind us and headed deep into grasslands, grain elevators, and train tracks, Much of our ride today was through the Blackfeet Reservation. We also encountered a LOT of chasing dogs. My whistle came in very handy in startling them enough to scurry on by. Our route turned to the north and the wind picked up so we rode with a combination of strong cross wind and headwinds the rest of the day.

Our overnight is in Cut Bank, Montana. Cut Bank is the county seat of Glacier county and is located just 30 miles from the Canadian border. It sits at the eastern end of a gorge known as a cut bank which was formed by Cut Bank Creek. A high railroad trestle spans the creek as you enter town from the west side.Lue lisää
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lauantai 26. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 8.28
⛅ 68 °F
Korkeus: 3 524 ft
Yhdysvallat Ethridge 48.550457, -112.06353848°33’2” N 112°3’49” W
Day 18 Cut Bank to Chester
26. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
65.67 Miles, 862 Feet. Today’s route was mostly flat and for at least the first 40+ miles we had a slight tailwind. The landscape seems to go on and on forever. I am pretty sure we can see Canada from here. We did have one long climb just after we passed the small town of Shelby. I can probably post the same photos for the next week and you won’t know the difference! Our overnight tonight is in Chester, Montana. Chester is the county seat of Liberty County and has a population of 847. It appears to be an agricultural center doe the surrounding area We need rest before an 81 mile day tomorrow.Lue lisää
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I am enjoying traveling through your pictures and following your itinerary. And then I get 2 postcards! You are the best and thanks for sharing this tour with me. Rest up and enjoy the calm, serene landscapes. Hi to all. [Julie]
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Päivä 23
sunnuntai 27. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 8.34
☀️ 73 °F
Korkeus: 3 133 ft
Yhdysvallat 32N09E09AADB01 Well 48.553253, -110.57675848°33’12” N 110°34’36” W
Day 19 Chester to Chinook, Montana
27. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
81.60 Miles, 1118 Feet. We continued our journey across Montana on Hwy 2. The scenery this morning was much the same as the last couple of days. It seems like there are more grain silos than people here. In the distance, we saw the Bear Paw Mountains. Otherwise, it was once again grains, plains, and trains. There were several small towns along the way.

As we approached mile 60 we reached the city of Havre, and the scenery changed dramatically. The terrain has a badland character with high slopes. The Milk River runs through town and is a tributary of the Missouri River which lies to the south the Bear Paw Mountains. Harve is the largest town in this part of the states due is in the center of the High Line which is the railroad that follows Hwy 2 and the US/Canadian border.

Today was hot, long, and windy. Tomorrow we head to Malta and a much needed rest day on Tuesday.Lue lisää
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Päivä 24
maanantai 28. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 8.12
☀️ 68 °F
Korkeus: 2 365 ft
Yhdysvallat Nessler Creek 48.556625, -108.87939548°33’24” N 108°52’46” W
Day 20 Chinook to Malta
28. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
66,99 Miles, 409 Feet. We continue riding on Hwy 2. From Chinook there seemed to be more green grass as we headed toward Malta. The Milk River and a few creeks provide a water source. Beyond that the slopes appear to be dry.
There was really nothing notable to see today. Although we had at least five wide loads pass us forcing us to get off the road. The lead cars gave us plenty of warning and the wide loads took up almost both lanes. They were carrying single blades for wind mills. Each was longer than two normal semis.
Tomorrow is a rest day and the heat appears to be catching up to us.Lue lisää
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Päivä 25
tiistai 29. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 5.36
☀️ 57 °F
Korkeus: 2 244 ft
Yhdysvallat Trafton Park 48.360705, -107.8740748°21’39” N 107°52’27” W
Day 21 Rest Day in Malta, Montana
29. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
Photos from an early morning walk
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tiistai 29. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 10.12
☀️ 81 °F
Korkeus: 2 241 ft
Yhdysvallat Trafton Park 48.360607, -107.86772248°21’38” N 107°52’4” W
Day 21 Malta Museums
29. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Today was a rest day. The small town of Malta is part of the Montana Dinosaur Trail. There are 15 dinosaur museums across the state. We visited the one here and learned about several dinosaur fossil finds in this area. We also took a tour of the Phillips County Historical Museum and The gardens at the HG Robinson house. I also made a quick trip to the local quilt shop and found some bicycle fabric! Malta is a nice little town.Lue lisää
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Of course you found a quilt shop with bicycle fabric! [Julie]
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Päivä 26
keskiviikko 30. kesäkuuta 2021 klo 6.21
☀️ 63 °F
Korkeus: 2 402 ft
Yhdysvallat City of Malta 48.405712, -107.75613448°24’21” N 107°45’22” W
Day 22 Malta to Glasgow, Montana
30. kesäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
70.08 miles, 1026 feet. The extreme heat has caught up with us! As we left dinner last night it was 100 degrees in Malta. Today, we were up at 4:30 and rolled out at 5:45. The early morning was nice and cool and the winds weren’t too bad. The land here is wide open and we often see little but grass or dry land as far as you can see.

A few miles from Malta we saw Bowdoin Lake. We made a quick stop at Sleeping Buffalo Rock near Saco Flats. Otherwise there was little to stop and see. By mid morning a head wind and the heat set in, making the ride slow and tedious. Most of us had to stop multiple times for water refills.

Our overnight tonight is in Glasgow at the Rundle Suites. It is a really neat hotel on the historical registry. Glasgow is another railroad town of about 3000. While small, it is the largest town in eastern Montana. Fort Peck dam is located near Glasgow and is the highest of six dams on the Missouri River.Lue lisää
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Päivä 27
torstai 1. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 20.03
☀️ 93 °F
Korkeus: 1 991 ft
Yhdysvallat Listerud Clinic 48.090836, -105.63644448°5’27” N 105°38’11” W
Day 23 Glasgow to Wolf Point, Montana
1. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
53.08 miles, 507 feet. Today might as well have been a 90 mile day because the headwind and the heat was horrendous. We left Glasgow a little after 5:30 am. There was no reward from the long climb out of town as the wind only allowed one to coast at about 11 mph. There was not much scenery change today.

Our overnight is in Wolf Point located on the Fort Peck Reservation. We plan to leave at 5:00 am tomorrow as the wind and the temps promise to be worse than today.Lue lisää
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Päivä 28
perjantai 2. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 5.10
🌙 72 °F
Korkeus: 1 995 ft
Yhdysvallat 27N47E14AA__01 Well 48.097137, -105.60929948°5’50” N 105°36’33” W
Day 24 Wolf Point to Sidney, Montana
2. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 72 °F
94.78 miles, 1785 feet. Heat and wind made for an early start at 5:00 am. For the first 30 miles or so, we were off of Hwy 2 which made for a nice change. The landscape today had more contour than on previous days. By mile 40, we encountered some long climbs. We had a lunch (actually a brunch) stop at mile 47 in Culbertson. It was only 10:00 am, but it felt like noon. The Wild West Diner served up some great bacon and eggs.

We rode near the Missouri River several times today. The land near the rivers seems to be more fertile and green with a few trees. Otherwise it is grassland or barren hills as far as you can see.Lue lisää
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Keep it up you all. Thats a long, long day. [Julie]
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Great job with those fierce headwinds! [Robyn]
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MatkaajaAre you having fun at all? Looks so hard!
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Chrysa NiewaldIt is hard, but we have seen some amazing places. Lots of war stories.
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Päivä 29
lauantai 3. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 7.43
☀️ 77 °F
Korkeus: 2 405 ft
Yhdysvallat 20N60E10BDBC01 Well 47.494316, -104.06940547°29’40” N 104°4’10” W
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Day 25 Sidney to Wibaux, MT to Beach ND
3. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
67.10 miles, 3620 feet. The mileage and the climb are what we were supposed to have, but today was a Murphy’s Law kind of day. We once again left at 5:00 am. Our first 10 miles was pretty nice and we watched rain storms in the distance.

At mile 10, we turned onto a road that said Dead End. It was a gravel road that went from gravel to dirt, to single track through weeds and then back to gravel. There were numerous cattle guards and we had to open and close two barb wire fence gates. It reminded me of our bike ride through England in 2019. According to several local farmers, we crossed back and forth between Montana and North Dakota several times.

While we saw some incredible scenery, the road was difficult especially for those on road bikes. Thirty miles and several hours later, we finally returned to some nice pavement. By noon it was nearing 100 degrees and everyone was miserable. When the route turned back into a gravel route, everyone threw in the towel and sagged to the end.

Our hotel was supposed to be at a Roadway Inn in the town of Wibaux. However, the condition of the motel was pretty bad. There were missing shower heads, broken air conditioners, and rooms that had recently been bug bombed. Our Sag crew moved us to a motel 10 miles away in Beach, ND. We have a rest day here tomorrow and our only plan for the day is to do laundry. Hoping for a break in the heat!Lue lisää
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Wow! Is this a Google map route for bikes? Not at all good for a road bike! Stay safe! Glad u sagged in!! [Robyn]
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Matkaajapretty though...
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MatkaajaI have a lot of admiration for your fortitude and perseverance. Photos are amazing! You are certainly getting up close and personal views.
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sunnuntai 4. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 6.49
☀️ 66 °F
Korkeus: 2 779 ft
Yhdysvallat Beach 46.926876, -104.00814846°55’37” N 104°0’29” W
Day 26 Rest Day in Beach, ND
4. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
0 miles, 0 feet. Today was the fourth of July and a much needed rest day. I took a short walk this morning and we did laundry after breakfast. Otherwise, we spent the day cleaning the gravel dust off our bikes and just hanging out. We had a nice dinner at a local restaurant - Dobre Brewhouse. Tomorrow is a much shorter day as we head east to Dickinson, ND.Lue lisää
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Yes I did but nothing compared to this trip of yours. You guys are tough. Thanks for the great pictures. [Julie]
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Chrysa NiewaldThanks Julie!
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Päivä 31
maanantai 5. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 6.59
⛅ 70 °F
Korkeus: 2 500 ft
Yhdysvallat Rider 46.91937, -103.65038346°55’10” N 103°39’1” W
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Day 27 Beach to Dickinson, ND
5. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
62.56 miles, 1983 feet. No gravel today! Our early morning route took us to a nice state highway with practically no traffic. We rode the early morning route and saw some interesting buttes and other strange formations. At mile 20 we jumped on Interstate 94. It is a very nice four lane with wide smooth shoulders. We soon entered the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We stopped at the visitor's center for some great photo ops.

With only 62 miles, everyone arrived in Dickinson before noon. We enjoyed some milkshake treats at Dairy Queen and a relaxing afternoon. Tomorrow we expect a change in the weather. There is a small chance of rain and a high of 74 which will be good as tomorrow is a 97 mile day.Lue lisää
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Matkaaja That is a really curious formation! Glad you had uneventful day with interesting scenery.
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maanantai 5. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 8.30
⛅ 75 °F
Korkeus: 2 795 ft
Yhdysvallat Painted Canyon 46.895612, -103.38054746°53’44” N 103°22’50” W
Day 27 Extra Photos
5. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
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tiistai 6. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 8.42
☁️ 59 °F
Korkeus: 2 434 ft
Yhdysvallat Taylor 46.891022, -102.47514546°53’28” N 102°28’31” W
Day 28 Dickinson to Mandan, ND
6. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
97.60 miles, 2442 feet. NOT. What a difference a day makes, we have been fighting heat and wind for over a week now. This morning we set out at 7:00 and the temps were in the low 60’s. By the time we pedaled out of Dickinson, the temperature dropped, there was fog and a light mist. On top of that, there was a 15 mile an hour headwind.

At mile 38, it began to rain harder and we sought refuge in an antique shop in the tiny town of Hebron. We ended up eating lunch at a local cafe. We also entered the central time zone. In the end, all but three in our group decided to call it a day and sagged to the motel in Mandan. Not many photos today.Lue lisää
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Matkaajanice antiques.
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Päivä 33
keskiviikko 7. heinäkuuta 2021
⛅ 64 °F
Korkeus: 1 637 ft
Yhdysvallat Mandan 46.828602, -100.87580146°49’43” N 100°52’33” W
Day 29 Rest Day in Mandan, ND
7. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We had a rest day today and most of us did just that Rest! Mandan is a suburb of Bismarck. Mandan’s slogan is “Where the West Begins”. The town site served first as a village for the Mandan tribe, then a cavalry fort, railroad town and hub for area ranchers and farmers. Tomorrow we head southeast to Napoleon.Lue lisää
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Päivä 34
torstai 8. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 7.17
⛅ 63 °F
Korkeus: 1 631 ft
Yhdysvallat Parkview Estates 46.807388, -100.82123646°48’27” N 100°49’16” W
Day 30 Mandan to Napoleon, ND
8. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
75.3 miles, 2336 feet. Today the temps were very pleasant. We headed south out of Mandan and skirted our way through Bismarck on a nice bicycle trail. The first climb was an effort after taking the day off yesterday. We crossed the Missouri River and were surprised to see more green and trees.

Much of the route today was on nice low traffic two lane highways. The one busy section had a decent shoulder, although the wind picked up and we fought a head wind for much of the day. Our overnight is in the tiny town of Napoleon at the Mozy Motel.Lue lisää
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Päivä 35
perjantai 9. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 10.04
⛅ 64 °F
Korkeus: 1 896 ft
Yhdysvallat Sinclair Township 46.732227, -99.11165646°43’56” N 99°6’42” W
Day 31 Napoleon to Jamestown, ND
9. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
76.9 miles, 1970 feet. This morning was very gray with a chance of rain when we rolled out at 6:30 am. Almost immediately, it started light sprinkles. By mile 12 it was a light rain that required some rain gear. Fortunately the head wind wasn’t as strong as it has been on previous days.

The landscape was rolling grass lands with few trees, fewer homes, and not much else. There were long gentle climbs with little reward on the downhills. There were numerous lakes along both sides of the highway. We asked a local about them and she told us they were natural lakes that collect snow melt and rainfall. Most are fairly shallow and some dry up when there is a drought. The only other point of interest along the route today was a collection of old threshing machines called Dinosaurs of the Prairie.

Our overnight tonight is in Jamestown which is on the interstate, so there seems to be more amenities here. We did some laundry and stocked up on supplies at Walmart. We head onward to Enderlin tomorrow.Lue lisää
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lauantai 10. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 6.37
⛅ 59 °F
Korkeus: 1 470 ft
Yhdysvallat World's Largest Buffalo Statue 46.885216, -98.6983846°53’7” N 98°41’54” W
Day 32 Jamestown to Enderlin, ND
10. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
71.46 miles, 922 feet. Today was a perfect biking day. The route was fairly flat, the temps reasonable, and the wind was not a head wind! The first 20 miles were on I-94. The rumble strips were right in the middle of the shoulder which was a bit of a challenge. We crossed the continental divide. The second leg of the route led us south on a low traffic roadway with a very slight tail wind. It was fun to be able to finally cruise at 18-20 mph. The final leg of our route took us back east, but the north wind had a cooling effect as the temperature warmed.

Because we left at 6:30 am, our lunch stop was at 10:30 near mile 49. We had one long drop and 3/4 mile climb as we crossed the Sheyenne River. We reached
Enderlin before 12:30 and spent the afternoon resting and enjoying a nice breeze in the shade. The name Enderlin comes from End of the Line as at one time the railroad ended there.

Tomorrow is a fairly short day, so we will sleep in a bit later. We head to Fargo and our last two nights in North Dakota.Lue lisää
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Päivä 37
sunnuntai 11. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 19.59
☀️ 81 °F
Korkeus: 919 ft
Yhdysvallat Village Square 46.863648, -96.84640746°51’49” N 96°50’47” W
Day 33 Enderlin to Fargo, ND
11. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
56.26 miles, 281 feet + 8.86 miles, 59 feet. Today was a shorter and flatter day yet. We enjoyed the cool morning air and rolled into Fargo before 11:00 am. The scenery today looked much like Iowa on Ragbrai, but flatter. Corn on one side of the road and soybeans on the other

Obviously our hotel rooms were not ready, so we had a milkshake at McDonalds. Dave served lunch at the Sag trailer, and several of us rode downtown for. Is it to a great bicycle shop and a few photos.

Tomorrow is another rest day and our last one for the next seven days. Some of us will be getting massages tomorrow and taking care of odds and ends. We have two more riders joining us for the rest of the trip. Nate and Maggie are from North. Carolina and rode the Southern Tier in 2018.Lue lisää
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maanantai 12. heinäkuuta 2021 klo 20.19
⛅ 81 °F
Korkeus: 889 ft
Yhdysvallat Village Square 46.862164, -96.85295146°51’44” N 96°51’11” W
Day 34 Rest Day in Fargo, ND
12. heinäkuuta 2021, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Cleaned bikes, did laundry, visited a quilt shop, trip to the mall, visit to the Roger Maris Museum, massage and dinner. Preparing for 7 days of riding before the next rest day!
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Another quilt shop??? Good for you! [Julie McCoy]
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