Day 15 Ronan, Mt to Lolo, Mt

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 Day 15 Ronan, Mt to Lolo,Mt, 79 miles. I forgot to post I saw a black bear cross the Hwy about 150 feet in front of me yesterday. He was in a hurry! Highway 93 from Polson  to I-90 was pretty busy, fortunately the shoulder was nice and wide. I had a view of the Mission Mountains a lot of the day.  I got into Missoula and visited  Adventure Cycling's headquarters.  It was nice to connect  with the folks that researched the maps  I'm  using for a good portion  of my ride. I got totally  turned around on Missoula's trail system  trying to get on the Bitterroot Trail that goes all the way to Hamilton.  John, a 81 year old man on his bike saw my confused  look and rode me right to the correct  trail. We  chatted as we rode, that  man has bicycled all over  the world back in the 70's and early 80's. I would have loved  to buy him a coffee and hear more of his stories. I'm  staying in Lolo at the Yellowstone  campground.  It's  nice and quiet  tonight. One of the other campers is bringing  me apple  crisp. Thanks Roday






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  1. AnonymousJuly 6, 2023 at 4:10 AM

    Beautiful country (have I said thst already? Lol) - Linda G

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  2. AnonymousJuly 6, 2023 at 6:53 AM

    An 81 year Explorer meets a younger biker and offers him guidance..... gotta love that. ✋️👍👍✌️

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  3. AnonymousJuly 6, 2023 at 8:49 AM

    Apple Crisp YUM! Audrey

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