Dust in the Wind

Today was by far the hardest day I've had on the bike. The wind was incredible and I felt even deep in the pace line it was a struggle. I feel bad sometimes because I know other people have to work harder to go as fast as I do sometimes so in situations like this I figure if I pull longer we are all putting in the same effort.

Well with about 15 miles before lunch, I joined with Dennis and Angela. We sang all the songs we knew at the top of our lungs to try and take our minds off the wind. By the time we got into lunch, all I wanted were chocolate donuts. So I bee lined for the gas station.

It was hard to get me out of lunch, but reluctantly, Michael and I set off. We were both in the kind of mood where we got temporary turrets. We decided to stop every 10 min for a break.

Finally we got in but it was rough. Wow. Also what kept me going was that is was mail day which meant i got my package! Cookies were great - everyone liked them although i ate about 8 myself. Also doug wrote a very hilaious letter to me. Thanks buddy - just what I needed after a tough day.

Cool thing tho - we saw the Rockies today in the distance.

- i've now biked from the east coast to the Rockies

- I have to climb that tomorrow and it's gonna be awesome!

Also I made up a song about Montana today - (tune of oh suzanna)

Oh Montana!
Oh don't do meth for me
Cuz I come from north Dakota
With a mountain still to see.

After a shower I cleaned my bike up all pretty and then had a good chat with Sam about the summer. We took mark out to the bar for a final drink (he leaves to go back to alaska after tomorrows ride). I stole Takas awesome toast as I was last in the circle to say good things about him. It went like this:

Saying Mark without thinking Broz is like saying arkansas without Alaska, sauna with out ahhhh, and bike without build. So drink up, here's to mark Broz.

I think it was a hit.

Stats of the Day:

Total Mileage: 67.95
Avg Speed: 13.48
Max Speed: 26.88

-- Diane

Location:Cut Bank, MT