Today we hit another 80+ mile day.
When we left the Mundo hot springs we tore out of there to avoid too many mosquitoe bites.
Today's ride was pretty, but the highway it self was the worst yet. We rode through 35 to 40 miles of milled pavement related to road construction. This sucks on skinny tires. The amount of traffic, especially truck traffic has also dramatically increased on Hwy 95.
Coming down the mountains along the Little Salmon River was supposed to be a very nice long downhill. The first few miles were great, but once we came into the canyon we hit a horrible headwind. This turns an easy going downhill into a pedaling slog.
The town of Riggins is very touristy, but has little good camping. We ended up in another RV park. As much as I like the amenities, like showers, I am getting tired of the RV parks.
Trans Am Tally
Miles: 783
Flats: 4
Road Kill: losing track
Beers: 13
From the Open Road
Midnight Chocolate
Pictures:
Coffee stop in Mesa
Bathroom stop at gas station
Bike maintenance at Evergreen Campground
Crossing the 45th parallel
Roadside waterfall
Road winding along the Little Salmon River
Riverside camping at the RV park
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