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Day 11: I  mashed Idaho and am now in Libby, Montana!

I had three great cups of coffee in my room because I was able to make it strong! Then I pedaled to a cafe for a breakfast burrito and I was on the road by 08:00. Within 5 miles I saw deer and a couple of flocks of wild turkeys- I love seeing all the wildlife! A short time later I rode into Montana- my third state! I have to tell you, this part of Montana looks exactly like Idaho and eastern Washington… which is fine because they are all beautiful! I met another cyclist (Scot)  at a cafe along the way and  we rode together for a while; it was nice talking with him. I expect I’ll see him somewhere on the road tomorrow. I saw a small herd of bighorn sheep on hwy 56 N and was able to watch them for a while- the herd had rams, ewes snd kids in it. Hwy 56 was beautiful but it was a 35 mile ride with lots of hills into a 25 mph wind. Tomorrow  should be about the same distance but with more hills to climb. Daily mileage: 69, total distance: 593

Coffee setup in my room in Clark Fork- this was a first- use as much coffre as you need to make a proper pot:

More wild turkeys:


The obligatory welcome to Montana sign: 


The road into Montana- lots of mountains looming ominously in the distance: 


Bighorn sheep- my brakes are screeching a little which disturbs the wildlife so I have to take photos fast:


Some pretty Montana scenery: 

8 thoughts on “Day 11: I  mashed Idaho and am now in Libby, Montana!”

  1. Brother Dave,
    I was glad to see that you crushed/mashed Idaho while saying I love the wind, I love the wind, I love the wind.
    We really enjoy your blog with all of the pictures.
    Stay safe and healthy,
    Brother Ken

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  2. What a blessing to see the bighorn sheep. Of all the game they are usually the hardest to find. The streams are beautiful.

    Mighty Blessings
    Chuck

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  3. Dave, It is interesting to read the story of the first person to cross the US on a bicycle. He used a penny-farthing bicycle and started in San Francisco. He followed railroads in many areas, including using railroad snow sheds and bridges in the western mountains. Once while on a rr bridge, he said a train came. He had to hang on to the bridge or rr ties with one arm and hold his bicycle with the other! He did a lot of walking his bicycle.
    I think his name was Thomas Stevens, or vice versa. He wrote a book about his attempt to cycle around the world.

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