NumbBuns

The guys are getting ready to take off 0750. Just 49 miles today & then a trip to a bike shop for some adjustments. The temperature is 46°. They wanted 5 miles in case they needed a clothing adjustment.

On the way to 5 miles they encountered a cow on the right of way with a farmer & deputy there. It crossed back over the fence before the guys could help.

They did stop at 5 miles for a maybe 2 minute break and wanted another 10 miles. On my way to that spot I saw sand hill cranes & mule deer. I hope they see more than I did.

After their break which includes corn nuts & ding dongs I asked how many miles they wanted. 10 or 15. Alan said they wanted to challenge me so they wanted 13.

They decided they wanted 15 instead since there was a town there. BH stripped off the most clothes he had all trip but still wasn’t I. His riding shorts. Light overcast and 66° they are off and next stop Lavina to reevaluate lunch or load and head to bike shop.

Stopping for lunch at LavIna with a temperature of 72°. The scale folks made time to visit with the guys. They pointed to the north and said the Snowy mountains are 1/2 way across Montana. They had a good visit with Clyde who was a retired cop and told stories about Alaska. IF you want to hear bear stories you have to get in there and visit with him.

After lunch they wanted another 10 miles to cut into tomorrow’s ride and rip up the spreadsheet, again. I gave them 11 miles and stopped at mile marker 157, 11 miles east of the Lavina junction.

They could have gone further but Alan’s bike needed an adjustment so we headed to The Spoke Shop in Billings MT to see if they could get him in. they said a new chain and an adjustment would take about an hour. They took it back into the OR! They told him it would be done between. 1600 & 1630….LIES! They were finished at 1550. GREAT JOB The Spoke Shop!

Buck’s quote. Broke out the country music today at Al’s request. Very appropriate choice out here in the west!

Al’s quote. Short day of riding to head to the city (Billings) for a bike tune-up.

Day 19. Harlowton MT to (East of) Lavina MT. 57 miles. 1650 feet of climb.

A trip to town resulted in the bike getting fixed & a trip to Sam’s Club for snacks.