Day 48
ODO 3,079 MILES

Jimmy:
FLAT TIRES AND CELL SERVICE?
It has been really hard to keep up with the web site as northern Wyoming and Montana offer little cell service. So here is my best effort at a quick catch-up. Seems so long ago now, but Wyoming landscape which started so bleak transformed into magnificent colors, cliffs, and formations stunning us all. Captured by the mysterious colors, beautiful views, and giant skies we climbed the 9,600 foot ascent of Togwotee Pass uncovering the great Teton Mountains! My words can do no justice in describing another mile of our past few days. Bicycling through the immense Tetons, breathtaking views in Yellowstone National Park, natural wonders like Old Faithful and Morning Glory, and now the endless mountains and streams of Montana have brought countless memories I can’t begin to describe. As you now know with the addition of our tandem friends, all five of us continue to pedal with the same energy and excitement we contained at the peak of Massanutten back in June. Mechanical problems seem to pop up daily slowing our cross country stride, but not discouraging us one bit. With a patched tube in my rear tire I carry two already popped tubes as spares. These roads show us unbelievable views and wildlife but also bring flat tires and other assorted mechanical problems. No cell service, showers in COLD western streams, meals in small town saloons and conversation with strangers continue to uncover all we seek on this awesome journey. On our tired bikes we plop road worn bodies on our saddles every morning, wondering what is to come and glowing about what has passed.