June 13, 2023
Crossing the Line
Newport, WA to Sandpoint, ID
June 13, 2023
With no fanfare I noticed the Idaho State sign out of the corner of my eye. ………finally, I made it across Washington State, not all by bike but, enough that I can claim it mine. I think I can say this is the end of the Cascades and the beginning of the Rockies.
CRACK!!
Thunder then pouring rain - buckets, cats, dogs, you name it.
Although on a bike trail at the time, I was close to an intersection and saw a tire shop nearby. I darted for cover and the tire shop workers invited me in, bike and all. 20 minutes later, I went out into the sunshine, finishing up my ride.
Tomorrow is a day off to explore and enjoy Sandpoint. Big decisions to make…stay with the northern tier route, more remote and hilly, or go towards Missoula and directly east. Advantages/disadvantages to each.
Since I need to charge nightly, that is a factor.
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Today's ride: 31 miles (50 km)
Total: 77 miles (124 km)
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