We expected a 75 mile climb starting today over Lola Pass. The terraine was much better than expected and the river views great. We had a nice breakfast in the cafe before we left. Our second breakfast was a picnic at mile 30. That is the good news.
It started raining at mile 32 and still has not stopped. We were soaked ( judgement error on not putting on our full rain gear). Ron had a slow leak in his back tire that we stopped to pump twice. A low tire makes the hills "steeper".
We stopped at the first lodging in over 60 miles. It is the Lochsa Lodge. That was a good choice. Ron set to work changing his tire. Two tire tubes blew up prematurely. They were new but probably defective. Now we have gone from having 4 spare tubes to only one patched one. We hope to make it to Missoula to restock.
The warm fire in the lodge and the good food have revived us. We did not have to camp in the rain and we even have internet.
Tomorrow we will reach the summit of Lolo Pass and be one day ride to Missoula and likely over 700 miles. Thank you for the comments. We enjoy hearing from family and friends.
2 comments:
We remember that Lolo pass. It is a killer even in a car (uphill and full of curves and narrow). Prayers for you for sue for tomorrow! Love the photo of the two of you together in the lodge. Glad the rain and tube issues didn't get your down to much. Hope it is good weather for today and that patched tube isn't needed.
What beautiful scenery! Hoping that Missoula comes well before the new tubes are needed. Also praying that you'll get a stretch of really nice weather. Getting so wet and cold should be rewarded with the sun on your face, don't you think?
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