So many great things to say about The Big Ride but after being on the ride for 6hrs, in the truck driving home for the last 8, plus a flight out at 6am, tonight's blog is told in pictures. You definitely want to put Tour of Montana and The Big Ride on your list for next year. Amazing course!
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| 7am - Course Recon |
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| The 1st 30 miles flew by thanks to a fast peloton. Great views but no chance for pictures. |
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| 1st Rest Stop at start of 1st gravel section. Yummy gourmet sandwiches! |
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| The peloton split up after the rest stop but Jeff from Arizona stayed with us. |
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| Navigating the gravel climb |
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| Back to pavement and a beautiful rolling descent back towards the highway |
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| Perfect Day for The Big Ride in Big Sky Country |
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| Terry & Jeff continue a strong pace, we averaged 18mph for the 90 miles. |
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| Jeff & Terry ripping up the Nine Mile Road gravel section |
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| As they continued on, I snapped another picture to the right. |
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| and to the left. Got to love Montana! |
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| 2nd Rest Stop - fresh watermelon and more gourmet sandwiches. This is the Pixie - beet & arugula yumminess! |
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| I played navigator for our group and since none of us were from Missoula, the Cue Sheet got some use. |
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| Clark Fork River Recovery before we jumped in the truck to drive home. |
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