Lewis and Clark Cycling Trek

Sunday, July 09, 2006

Day 9-Bowman Campground to Lincoln, MT-40.18 miles

Roger's Pass--This is the day we have been talking about since last year's trip. This is the highest pass we will encounter on the entire trip through the mountains. We awakened to a strong 20-25 mph headwind. It was strong enough that I had decided to stay at this campground another night. It was primitive but the owner was a very friendly person and that can make all the difference. At about 9:30 a.m. we noticed the wind was somewhat calmer. We decided to go for it. No sooner had we started than the wind picked right back up and even got stronger. It remained very strong throughout the day. For me, it was one of the 3 most difficult biking days I have every done. It ranked right up beside Fort Peck to Jordan, MT last year...a 100 mile marathon that we didn't finish until way after dark and the other was Durango to Silverton, CO, a 50 mile, 3000 ft. gain in elevation that I had done when I was in my thirties. Had it not been for the wind, this would not have been so challenging, but the wind never faltered. We even had to pedal (not coast) down the other side after cresting the 5610 ft. pass. It sure took the fun out of the downhill! We finished at about 6:00 p.m., arriving at Lincoln, MT. We stopped at Shake and Burger, the first place we came to and had something to eat. There had been no other place to eat during the entire ride. Our campground it great! Electricity, water, flush toilets, and a hot shower. Our campsite is only 3 ft. from a gurgling brook. What a great night's sleep!

Student question: As you have read and can see, we rode over the highest elevation of the trip and over the continental divide. Describe a continental divide.

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