PowerCycle

05/30 Another hot trek across the Bighorn Basin. My lofty goal of the day was to make it to Cody by noon so I could pick up a package before the post office closes until Monday. At 5:30am my alarm went off. I quickly packed the tent, grabbed a quick cup of coffee and a snack at the gas station and set off for the 53 mile ride. I had about 20 miles left when my front tire went flat. First flat on the front tire ever. I would have made it on time but the repair took longer than I thought. Looks like it was a piece of wire from a blown tire.

So here I am in Cody resting up at the Carter Mountain Motel. I’m going to stay here until Monday so I can avoid Sunday traffic in Yellowstone and give me time to do some sightseeing in town. Someone recommended that I see the Buffalo Bill Museum so I think I’ll check that out.

The route I’ll be taking through Yellowstone is going to be a little challenging because tent camping isn’t allowing except in designated campgrounds and the way I really wanted to go won’t work because the only CG in that area is still closed (Canyon). So the plan is:

Monday – 37 miles to Newton Creek CG with a 3000 foot climb
Tuesday – 45 miles to Bridge Bay CG with a 4400 foot climb (joy)
Wednesday – 52 miles to Madison CG with a 2500 foot climb
Thursday – 15 miles to West Yellowstone for much needed R&R

Friendly warning that there is a picture of a snake below.

GPX Track