36 miles today and 802 miles over all.
A bit of intermittent light rain last night made for a cool wet camp when we awoke but the clouds began breaking up quickly. Early morning activities to upgrade equipment allowed for the tents to dry which makes packing much more pleasant. We left Missoula heading east on US 12 with sunny skies but clouds all around.
Having the right kit was tough today. When riding uphill in the sun you want to keep the layers light but when the clouds block that beautiful sunshine and you’re heading downhill you want to bundle up. Throw into the decision making mix the occasional rain shower and, well, it’s complicated. But we manage, that’s what we do.
The grade has been gently up as we close in on the continental divide 100+ miles down the road towards Butte. Quite a change from the roller coasting back roads of the Eastern Washington Palouse.
Pictures from the day
Bob got a new pump shipped to a drop box in Missoula as well as some gorilla tape and duct tape so we a refreshed our supplies carried on pumps.
Tomorrow Deer Lodge MT.
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