Thursday, July 9, 2009

To West Yellowstone


Although the final couple hours into West Yellowstone were very busy with traffic, most of the day was pleasant cycling through forests and wild flowers.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Ashton, ID.


Hungry bikers waiting while Bill cooks dinner.

To Ashton, ID.


After descending from the pass, we entered Idaho and for 40 of our 70 mile day fought insane 25 - 35mph winds to get to Ashton.

Teton Pass summit



Teton Pass


Approaching the summit and join the main road

Teton Pass



Teton Pass


Switchbacks through the firs like riding between hundreds of church spires all pointing the way...up!

Teton Pass



Teton Pass


Info board at start of pass. We followed the old pass that is now closed to traffic.

Teton Pass



Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Grand Teton


On the bikepath between Jenny Lake and Moose Junction.

Grand Teton


Sagebrush sprinkled with summer flowers, pines and the Tetons...recipe for a pleasant morning pedal.

Grand Teton


The Tetons from Jackson Lake.

To Grand Teton


The Tetons form an amazing backdrop to the landscape.

Togwotee Pass descent.


6 July. Could only manage about 12mph fighting the headwind on the 17 mile descent, but the exciting first glimpses of Grand Teton gave us something to aim for.

Togwotee Pass


6 July. Near the pass summit at 9560ft I found this stunning secluded lake.

To Colter Bay, WY


There were postcard views all day today. This is on the way to Togwotee Pass.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Dubois

Yipee! Arrived in Dubois and saw the welcome absence of Union Tel on my phone's screen and saw US 04. My blogging app. is working again and I'm back on track. Thanks for your patience, hopefully we don't loose connection again!

To Dubois, WY.


Awesome red cliffs towering above the road and the ever present afternoon thunderers gathering overhead.

To Dubois, WY.


A beautifull ride today through the Wind River Indian Reservation. The 75 mile route mostly following the Wind River was made easier thanks to a nice tailwind. Chief Washakie is a rather popular guy. There's a town with his name, I saw his name often in Lander and we've been crossing a tourist route with his name for the past few days. (His popularity is explained by the last sentence on this notice),