June Posts

Dianna’s post This is a day I’ll always remember! One filled with tears. 💕💕💕 It started by learning that dear Rex Burtt’s CT scans are clear of lymphoma. The bravery of this beautiful 4 year old boy, his mom Lisa Burtt, dad and his amazing family is truly a testament to the power of prayer.… Read more: May 31 2025

Sunday, June 1, 2025Day 1 Miles: 53.14Elevation: 2,028Time: 5 hrs 54 minutes Total miles: 53.14Total Elevation: 2,028Total Time: 5 hrs 54 minutes Jitters! Excitement! Charting the unknown. Today has been a long anticipated day for us. While we feel a little less uncertainty having ridden the 2023 tour, there are still so many special moments… Read more: Rialto Beach, Wa to Lake Cresent, Wa

June 2, 2025Day 2 Okay. Ride with me on this one! Yesterday, we rode the Mary Clark Road to get to the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT). We laughed remembering Maryhill Winery during our 2023 tour where we took refuge while the road was closed due to a fire. It was the last safe place to… Read more: It’s a Merry Mary Day!!

Tuesday, June 3, 2025Day 3 Miles: 48.78Elevation: 1,581Time: 5 hrs 5 minutes Total miles: 101.91Total Elevation: 3,609Total Time: 10 hrs 59 minutes How did Tuesday get here so fast?! And now it’s after 8!! Our morning started with hot coffee and a great conversation with our server Shannon. Such a beautiful person with a roadrunner… Read more: Lake Crescent, WA to Sequim, WA

WednesdayJune 4, 2025Day 4 Miles: 34.07Elevation: 1,699Time: 3 hrs 46 minutes Total miles: 135.98Total Elevation: 5,308Total Time: 14hrs 45minutes “Maggie, let me in! Maggie!” She exclaimed. Our neighbor at the hotel arrived late in the night, making sure her car was securely locked. “Beep. Beep”. Heavy foot steps and several trips. It was 3 am… Read more: Day 4 – Sequim,WA to Fort Worden, WA

Thursday, June 5, 2025Day fiveFort Worden, Washington to Fidalgo Bay, WA Miles: 51.32Elevation: 2,316Time: 5 hrs 35 minutes Total miles: 187.3Total Elevation: 7,624Total Time: 20 hrs 20 minutes Sometimes when things don’t go as planned. Last night at camp, we had the most wonderful time sitting by the fire. It bought back memories of my… Read more: Day 5 Fort Worden – Fidalgo Bay

Friday, June 6, 2025Day 6Fildalgo Bay, WA to Concrete, WA Miles: 42.47Elevation: 676Time: 4 hrs 31minutes Total miles: 229.77Total Elevation: 8,300Total Time: 24 hrs 51 minutes There’s nothing like a dandelion ready to burst! When we woke up this morning, there was stuff everywhere, as if our belongings were fluffs ready to float off in… Read more: Day 6 – Fidalgo Bay to Concrete

Day 7Concrete, WA to Colonial Creek Campground, WA Miles: 48.76Elevation: 2,349Time: 4 hrs 38 minutes Total miles: 278.53Total Elevation: 10,649Total Time: 29 hrs 29 minutes Sleeping with a stream nearby is so soothing. We are at the edge of camp and enjoyed a peaceful night’s sleep. Our morning began with coffee at the BirdsView. April,… Read more: Day 7 – Concrete to Colonial Creek Campground

Sunday, June 8, 2025 Day 8Colonial Creek Campground, WA to Winthrop, WA Miles: 64.53Elevation: 4,951Time: 7 hrs 55 minutes Total miles: 343.06Total Elevation: 15,600Total Time: 37 hrs 24 minutes The Day. This is the day that frightened me such I worked hard to lose weight so I could climb the hill. This was my elephant.… Read more: Day 8 – Colonial Creek to Winthrop

Monday, June 9, 2025Day 9Winthrop,WA To Omak, WA Miles: 45.07Elevation: 3,009Time: 4 hrs 51minutes Total miles: 388.13Total Elevation: 18,609Total Time: 42 hrs 15 minutes Loop Loup Baby! Arriving in Winthrop yesterday afternoon were two hot, sweaty, hungry cyclists. A quick shower and short walk to the local pizza place, we sat and absolutely chilled. We’d… Read more: Day 9 – Winthrop to Omak

We headed out with a bang this past week, it’s been awesome and challenging. Eight days, countless climbs, and one incredible journey begins. The numbers tell part of the story: 392.10 miles covered, 18,609 feet climbed 41 hours and 4 minutes in the saddle across eight unforgettable days. More to follow, today… Sherman Pass on… Read more: Week One in the Books: 392 Miles of Pure Adventure

Tuesday June 10, 2025Day 10Omak, WA to Republic, WA Miles: 62.66Elevation: 4,262Time: 7 hrs 23 minutes Total miles: 450.79Total Elevation: 22,871Total Time: 49 hrs 38 minutes Run, piggy, run!! Today is another day of climbing with the start into a head wind. Our bodies have settled in and now realize each day we ride. The… Read more: Day Ten – Omak to Republic

Wednesday, June 11, 2025Day 11Republic, WA to Kettle Falls, WA Miles: 46.71Elevation: 3,789Time: 5 hours 23 minutes Total miles: 497.50Total Elevation: 26,660Total Time: 55 hrs 01 minutes Today marks our 9th consecutive day in the saddle. We have been mindful to ride at a sust pace, mostly in Zone 2. No records being broken here;… Read more: Day 11 Republic to Kettle Falls

Thursday, June 12, 2025Day 12Kettle Falls, WA to Gillette Lake, WA Miles: 34.58Elevation: 2,241Time: 3 hrs 58 minutes Total miles: 532.08Total Elevation: 28,901Total Time: 58 hrs 59 minutes Today is sort of a day off-shorter distance and less climbing.Breakfast was in our room made by the microwave from items purchased last night. Greek yogurt is… Read more: Day 12 – Kettle Falls to Gillette Lake

Friday, June 13, 2025Day 13Gillette Lake, WA TO Priest River, ID Miles: 70.22Elevation: 1,677Time: 6 hrs 03 minutes Total miles: 602.30Total Elevation: 30,578Total Time: 64 hrs 04 minutes Falling asleep to the sound of a fire crackling…the scent reminiscent of campfires past and the deep, intoxicating warmth it lends, our night’s rest was deep and… Read more: Day 13 – Gillette Lake to Priest River ID

Saturday, June 14, 2025Day 14Priest WA to Clark Fork, WA Miles: 50.8Elevation: 1,109Time: 4 hrs 10 minutes Total miles: 653.1Total Elevation: 31,687Total Time: 68 hrs 14 minutes Cattails and lily pads! Today’s ride is quite arguably the most beautiful in my lifetime. The sun was shining amidst white fluffy clouds. We had occasional side winds… Read more: Priest River to Clark Fork Wa

Sunday, June 15, 2025Day 15Clark Fork, ID to Thompson Falls, MT Miles: 62.1Elevation: 2,149Time: 5 hrs 41 minutes Total miles: 715.2Total Elevation: 33,836Total Time: 73 hrs 55 minutes Be easy on yourself, and life will be hard.Be hard on yourself, and life will be easy. Happy Father’s Day! I spent much of the day thinking… Read more: Clark Fork ID, to Thompson Falls, MT

Monday, June 16, 2025Day 16Thompson Falls, MT to Paradise, MT Miles: 37.26Elevation: 984Time: 5 hours 41 minutes Total miles: 752.46Total Elevation: 34,820Total Time: 77 hours 19 minutes And the thunder rolls. Third driveway past Highway 135 at the green tractor- our destination for the day. Leaving Thompson Falls and a most beautiful room in the… Read more: Thompson Falls to Paradise MT

Tuesday, June 17, 2025Day 17 Paradise, MT to Missoula, MT Miles: 65.75Elevation: 2,293Time: 6 hours 18 mo Total miles: 818.21Total Elevation: 37,113Total Time: 83 hours 37 minutes Sweet dreams!Yeah. Maybe not.While much of touring is filled with sunshine and butterflies, sometimes a tired body processes differently.Last night, we settled into a beautiful resort-Piece of Paradise-… Read more: Day 17 – Paradise to Missoula

Wednesday, June 18, 2025Day 18Missoula, MT to Darby, MT Miles: 66.84Elevation: 1,332Time: 6 hours 2 minutes Total miles: 885.05Total Elevation: 38,445Total Time: 89 hours 39 minutes Feels like home! Leaving under clear and sunny skies, we enjoyed riding the same roads we traveled in 2023. It’s incredible how the mind remembers so much-like rewinding a… Read more: Day 18 Missoula to Darby

Thursday, June 19, 2025Day 19Darby, MT to Wisdom, MT Miles: 58.07Elevation: 3,527Time: 7 hours 1 minute Total miles: 943.12Total Elevation: 41,972Total Time: 96 hours 40 minutes As we departed Darby, two black billed Magpies were chasing a squirrel.We had 2 passes to climb today so we enjoyed the lead out. At times, the shoulder was… Read more: Day 19 – Darby to Wisdom

Friday June 20,2025Day 20Wisdom, MT to Dillon, MT Miles: 67.59Elevation: 2,562Time: 6 hours 21 minute Total miles: 1,010.71Total Elevation: 44,534Total Time: 103 hours 1 minute Dream weaver! Thanks to the EpicRidwWeather app, we knew we were going to encounter wind today. And, the wind and gusts would get stronger as the day progressed so we… Read more: Day 20 -Wisdon to Dillon

Saturday, June 21, 2025Day 21Dillon, MT to Ennis, MT Miles:Elevation:Time: Total miles: 1,010.71Total Elevation: 44,534Total Time: 103 hours 1 minute Plan B Safe and warm in the ‘bath house’ of Walk Bike Montana, we listened to the gale force throughout the night. Rising at 5, we discussed our proposed plan for moving forward. Coffee at… Read more: Day 21 – Dillon to Ennis

Sunday, June 22, 2025Day 22 Ennis, MT to West Yellowstone, MT Miles:Elevation:Time: Total miles: 1,010.71Total Elevation: 44,534Total Time: 103 hours 1 minute Awakening to rain and wind, we are immensely grateful for the Uhaul truck. Loading our belongings, we grabbed breakfast for resuming our journey.Shortly after leaving Ennis, snow could be on the nearby hills… Read more: Day 22 – Ennis to West Yellowstone

Monday, June 23, 2025Day 23West Yellowstone, MT Miles:Elevation:Time: Total miles: 1,010.71Total Elevation: 44,534Total Time: 103 hours 1 minute It’s 1:30 am. We are snug in our KOA log cabin and I awaken with the most weird feeling. Almost panicked, I sit up and take a deep breath. As my mental awareness increases, I remember this.… Read more: Day 23 -Off Day West Yellowstone

Tuesday, June 24, 2025Day 24 West Yellowstone, MT to Grant’s Village inside Yellowstone, WY Miles:Elevation:Time: Total miles: 1,010.71Total Elevation: 44,534Total Time: 103 hours 1 minute Today’s events have forever changed our lives. Continuing our journey in the Uhaul truck we secured on Saturday in Dillon, MT, we are grateful to the sage advice of Larry… Read more: Day 24 – West Yellowstone to Grant Village Campground

Wednesday, June 25, 2025Day 25 Grant Village, Yellowstone, WY to Pahaska Tepee Resort, WY Miles:Elevation:Time: Total miles: 1,010.71Total Elevation: 44,534Total Time: 103 hours 1 minute What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger except bears. Bears will kill you! Last night, we settled into the tent after storing everything in the bear box. Grizzlies has been… Read more: Day 25 Grant Village to Pahaska Tepee Resort

Thursday, June 26, 2025Day 26 Pahaska Tepee Resort, WY to Worland, WY Miles:Elevation:Time: Total miles: 1,010.71Total Elevation: 44,534Total Time: 103 hours 1 minute It’s a new day! It’s a new adventure! The final day of having the Uhaul truck took us along highway 16 along most scenic mountain and valleys. Traveling through tunnels in the… Read more: Day 26 – Pahaska Tepee to Worland WY

Friday, June 27, 2025Day 27 Worland, WY to Ten Sleep, WY Miles: 25.21Elevation: 1,572Time: 2 hours 36 minutes Total miles: 1,035.92Total Elevation: 46,106Total Time: 105 hours 37 minutes “This Life is Pretty Amazing” Today we are back in the saddle! Knowing it was a relatively short day and check in wasn’t until 3, we enjoyed… Read more: Day 27 – Worland to Ten Sleep

Saturday, June 28, 2025Day 28 Ten Sleep, WY to Meadowlark Lake, WY Miles: 20.62Elevation: 4,045Time: 3 hours 59 minutes Total miles: 1,056.54Total Elevation: 50,151Total Time: 108 hours 13 minutes Somedays, you just know it’s going to be a tough day. While thinking about the ride ahead…climbing over 4,000 feet on a loaded bike in altitude,… Read more: Day 28 – Ten Sleep to Meadowlark Lake

Sunday, June 29, 2025Day 29 Meadowlark Lake, WY to Buffalo, WY Miles: 44.46Elevation: 2457Time: 4 hours 25 minutes Total miles: 1,101Total Elevation: 52,608Total Time: 112 hours 38 minutes Over the top! Last night, just after 10, the sky opened releasing a barrage of rain pelting the metal roof over us. The roar was deafening until… Read more: Day 29 – Meadowlark Lake to Buffalo WY

Monday, June 30, 2025Day 30 Buffalo, WY. Zero Day Miles:Elevation:Time: Total miles: 1,101 (1,532 w/ Uhaul)Total Elevation: 52,608Total Time: 112 hours 38 minutes Rise and shine!After a restful night, we awaken to a beautiful, sunny morning.Our first fun experience was watching a Terex roll down the street…especially funny as cyclists are after called T-Rex because… Read more: Day 30 – Zero day in Buffalo

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Day 39 Mt. Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch, SD to Ellsworth Air Force Base, Box Elder, SD Miles: 46.26Elevation: 1,585Time: 4 hours 15 minutesTotal miles: 1,508.74 (1,939.74 w/ Uhaul)Total Elevation: 69,416Total Time: 153 hours 23 minutes “It’s rather like war, isn’t it?”-Rapid City Journal’s Special Flood Edition on June 26, 1972… Read more: Day 39 – Mt. Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch, SD to Ellsworth Air Force Base, Box Elder, SD