GDMBR Day 45

• Start: Bannack State Park

• Finish: Elkhorn Hot Springs Lodge

• Miles: 25.7 miles

• Odometer: 2,005.1 miles

• Ascent: 1,900 feet

• Descent: 700 feet

• Location: https://share.garmin.com/Judice

Highlights:

I left the state park campground at 7 AM short on food and looking for a breakfast stop. Twenty-six (26) miles of climbing up the road I came to Elkhorn Hot Springs Lodge just in time to enjoy their breakfast buffet. I called my dad to wish him a Happy Father’s Day and then called Robin to catch up. I shared with both that my legs were extremely tired and they both suggested that I take the rest of the day off and enjoy some hot springs. Who Am I to argue with my support team? Their suggestion also alleviated some of my guilt of stopping, instead of riding more miles.

I soaked in the hot springs, ate lunch, took a nap, and caught up on this blog. My legs will be thankful in the morning because I have a heck of a lot more climbing in order to get to Butte, Montana.

On another note, the Tour Divide Race started a couple of days ago in Banff, Canada. The racers are heading south and the leaders are expected to arrive in Mexico in 14 to 16 days. I am following their progress on this website: http://trackleaders.com/tourdivide19f.php

I’m excited to see female rider Lael Wilcox near the head of the pack. She is awesome. She rides like a girl (and beats all the boys).