June 25 Day 25 Lincoln, Montana, 80 miles 6:30 riding
Tailwinds! Fast riding all day. We followed the Blackfoot River gently uphill. The day started out colorfully. Dave Wainwright was checking out a noise on my bike - my raingear was touching the rear wheel to cause a hum. As he leaned toward my bike to listen, he steered the same way. The wheels touched and sent Dave careening away. He kept the bike up, so no harm done. Some sprinkles and a dusting of light hail right after lunch.

At Ovando, one can get espresso and welding done in one stop.

Michele flatted out on a big piece of glass right in front of the motel in Lincoln. Good timing. Our first flat.