Montana High Country Lodge
23 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Another Iconic Tour Divide stop. I was the first rider to reach the lodge but another 8 riders joined me by the end of the evening. I paid to have some laundry done.
Day 11 comments
23 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
I got up nice and peacefully in the morning, rode to Wise River to get supplies and lunch. Got more snacks this time as I've been running out.
On the road I saw a baby fawn, just lying right next toЧитать далее
Lima (Montana not Peru)
24 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Having dinner (hamburger and chips) taking an extra burger with me for tomorrow.
I don't know if I've said it before but I love bottomless soda fountains!
ПутешественникVery much easier. It's 18:30 now, previous 100 mile days ended after 00:00. We are pushing on for a bit. Next campsite is 30 miles so we will probably stop before that
ПутешественникGreat work, saw that you had a riding partner today, awesome bio for him.
Day 12 comments
24 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Started at 7 this morning after having a great breakfast. I was second to leave but soon caught up with Gary who was having stomach problems. We rode most of the way together and got on reallyЧитать далее
Gary Johnson
24 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
My riding partner today was Gary Johnson. I like discussing things with people more clever than myself.
From Wikipedia: Gary Earl Johnson (born January 1, 1953) is an American businessman, author,Читать далее
Brad Osner: Absolutely incredible!! What are the chances - riding along with the libertarian candidate- I'm sure he must be a wealth of knowledge.
Entering Idaho
25 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
My second US state. The Tour Divide spends very little time in Idaho. We just cut past a small corner of the state.
Chats with Yolande
25 июня 2019 г., Южная Африка ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
2019/06/25, 21:53 - Yolande Cairns: Doing well today
2019/06/25, 22:02 - William: Yes going fast
2019/06/25, 22:02 - William: We had some early Tar road
2019/06/25, 22:02 - William: And the dirt wasЧитать далее
Subway
25 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
I ate almost 2 footlongs! I was so hungry that after I bought the first one I went and ordered a second. Subway certainly seems to be the best value of money food I've found so far. But means getЧитать далее
Rail trail
25 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
One of the most uncomfortable sections of the trail. About 40km of following an old rail trail where the rails and sleepers had been pulled up but the gravel and bumps were left behind.
Who in theirЧитать далее
Day 14 comments
25 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We had an early start. We had lots of dirt road, single track and a bit of tar. I saw more badgers, and got a fantastic photo.
We endeared the worst 40km of old rail trail at the end of the day. IЧитать далее
Grace Cairns: Love this photo. Badgers are cute!! Proud of you William. Keep going. You can do it.
Wyoming
26 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
My 3rd US state
Bill CairnsJust for the record you have also been in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts. Don't you remember?
Grand Teton National park
26 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Rode past the Grand Teton National park. Lots and lots of tourists all over. I did get a few photos but mostly I just kept riding.
Togwotee Pass - 2915m
26 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Highest pass so far, look at all the snow up here.
Soon after cresting the pass (on tar) we took a side road. Right at the start the road was covered in snow and I saw many more patches of snow onЧитать далее
Day 15 comments
27 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌙 5 °C
Started with early breakfast but got going at about 6:20. Gary took off before me and said I need to catch up.
First part of the day was easy with tar roads. First pass was gentle but the start ofЧитать далее
Cayote
27 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
I saw a cayote today. Originally the photo resolution was too blurred to see it so I've zoomed in on the right spot.
Wayne Edwards Gpro: I think that's an Ewok, watch out for those nasty little buggers! Great to see your mood lifted, touring or racing its a fantastic adventure and achievement. Definitely one to tell the grand children
Lunch at 2924m
27 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Big hike a bike to reach this flat plateau. About another 50m climb to the top.
The Place (restaurant)
27 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
At one point riding over Union pass I had a 360 degree view of snow capped mountains. It was a wonderful site. The downhill from Union pass was quite technical and at the bottom I had what felt likeЧитать далее
Chats with Yolande
28 июня 2019 г., Южная Африка ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
2019/06/28, 01:39 - William: Terrible day today (and last night)
2019/06/28, 01:39 - Yolande Cairns: Love you. How is it going. What's wrong?
2019/06/28, 01:39 - William: Yesterday only got to bedЧитать далее
Day 15 comments
28 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
So today started off ok after the snow of last night. But I got tired quite early and after Union Pass had a really strong headwind and it really got me down.
Stopped at a cafe to eat (hamburger andЧитать далее
Pinedale for breakfast
28 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
In Pinedale I decided to have second breakfast. Pancakes and some Bacon. I didn't get to finish it all.
I then went to the local bike shop for a new chain and brake pads.
Day 16 comments
28 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Took the day very peacefully. It was hard leaving Andrew and Mary as we were having a great chat. I took it easy, missed a turnoff and did a few extra km to Pinedale. In Pinedale had another breakfastЧитать далее
Frozen camping
29 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Last night was very cold. When I woke up my bike bags were covered by frost
ПутешественникWell done Will, you have passed the halfway point now. Awesome effort!
ПутешественникThanks. 17 days to half way. Need to be finished at latest 16th so got 16 days for second half
Atlantic City
29 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Atlantic City is one of the grandiose names people used in the past to try get more people to come to the town. I got to the mercantile at about 10:55 and wanted to order hotdogs, but they were stillЧитать далее
Diagnus well
29 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Diagnus Well is the only reliable water in the Tour Divide crossing of the Great Basin.
Путешественник
I used water from here for cooking, after I had used an aquatab to kill all the nasties. But could be cause of unhappy tummy.
Half way!
29 июня 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
I reached half way in 16 days 11 hours 7 minutes. I must say that the half way point is in a rather uninspiring location.
ПутешественникEnjoy your stop there and have a good rest. Say "G'day" to Adam Kiem from Sydney who has just arrived :)
ПутешественникWe had supper together
Jaco Cromhout: Mooi William!! Wens ek was daar!
Pops: Glad to know you are nice to be near again. Have a good rest and then go and see more deer and stuff but no bears.