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Let's talk turkey! September 7, 2008Leave a comment  View More Images I thought I ran across (not literally) my first close up view of wildlife! As I got closer, the turkeys started to hunker down and didn't seem too concerned about going anywhere. Usually I'm a pretty good gobbler, but that was not the case today. As I stood there and took pictures, a lady and her son came out of a nearby house and up to the road. "They've been wandering up here and hanging out on the corner. I'm afraid someone might steal them," she said. One word from her and the turkeys started gobbling up a storm. They were pretty much domesticated, so I am still striking out in the wildlife category. I woke at 4:00 am to the sound of rain coming down on the RV. I am busually pretty content to hear the sound of raindrops on a tin roof, but not so when it comes to biking. Starting out another day on the bike in the cold, wind and rain. I bundled up and hit the road around 8:30. It was about 8 miles to town, so I made a beeline for the first local coffee shop I could find. An extra large vanilla latte to start my day off. As it usually happens, the rain tapers off when I go inside a store and starts back up when I leave. I think someone is trying to tell me something. Luckily, Hwy 191 parallels I-90 for a bit before merging onto the interstate. I stayed on the frontage road as best I could, but inevitably I would have to climb back into traffic. Bozeman Pass rises rapidly out of the valley with a 6% grade. It was wet and windy the entire way up (and down). I came across a sign that said I could see grizzlies in five miles. Behind a fence would be fine. They were closed for the season, so they probably let the bears go and they would be waiting for me as I pedaled by (har har). The passes must be getting easier or my thighs are getting stronger. Everyone I meet that has traveled in this area tells me that I will meet my match in the Big Horn Mountains. Bring 'em on baby! Bring 'em on.... The ride downhill was not as exciting as some of the other passes, with the wind straight into my face at around 20 knots. I guess I am getting the payback for having the wind at my back the day before. There is something to be said for having to down shift while pedaling downhill. There is just something wrong about that! Which brings me to my problem for the day! Wind chill! What exactly is wind chill and how is it calculated? Is there a formula you can use? Here are some figures you can use to determine just how cold it was for me today going over the pass. The outside air temperature was about 40 degrees F. I was pedaling downhill at 20 mph and the wind was blowing about 20 mph. What would be the actual wind I was experiencing? What would be the resulting temperature? I pulled off the highway at Livingston and met the turkeys hanging out at the corner. Rough bunch! From there I wandered through town and found an awesome Mexican restaurant. Bean and cheese burrito with green chile! The best one I have had since I used to visit Henri's Mexican Restaurant in Colorado Springs! There is just something about having Mexican food after working out in the mountains. After lunch the sun came out but I was still a bit chilled from the ride down the pass. I dress in layers, but my inner layer tends to get soaked from sweat, so I end up getting cold in the long run. Even though my outer layers are breathable, I still have to shed the cold inner layer. I'm going to swap over to some form of thin wool or silk, so I can at least stay warm without having to swap shirts all of the time. I pedaled off into a strong headwind which stayed with me for the remainder of the ride. There was road construction along I-90, but I was able to hem and weave off and on the frontage road whenever the interstate necked down to two lanes. At one point I came across two fields that butted up against each other and there were two very distinct shades of green. Whoever said the grass is greener on the other side of the fence never mentioned the shade... A little farther down the highway, I came across a car that was broken down. The license plate caught my eye, so I just had to get a picture. NDN! As in Indian... NDN KAR. Very nice... About the time I was struggling into the wind, I thought, "I would be great to see a flag or something so that I can gauge the wind speed." Lo and behold, a wind sock, out in the middle of nowhere! I have to be careful what I start asking for... I assume this is a 15 knot windsock, which means if it is standing straight out, the wind is around 15 knots. So, maybe around 10 - 12 knots judging by the way it is hanging. On my last stretch into Big Timber, MT, the frontage road was wide open with NO traffic. I took the liberty of setting up my mini tripod and getting an interesting perspective of the Big Sky and your's truly. My gloves were still wet from my ride down the pass, so I decided to use my aero bars as a clothes line. I think everyone that passed me thought I was a really friendly guy! Waving at everyone and anything... I met my folks in town and we indulged in milk shakes and hamburgers at the Frosty Freeze, before heading out to the Spring Creek Campground. It is situated on the Boulder River and my dad parked right on the bank. The window will be open tonight and the sound of the water will lull me to sleep. To end with a funny story, the owner of the campground, Sophie Stewart, told me how she once had the opportunity to view at launch in Florida back in the 60's. She doesn't quite recall the exact date, but she had heard that some of the astronauts were allowed to invite their favorite Hollywood movie star to view a launch. One of the stars invited was Jimmy Stewart so she decided that she would be his daughter for the day and went to the gate of KSC stating that she was supposed to meet her father there. When the guards asked her who it was she said, "Jimmy Stewart." They asked her for her ID, which said, Sophie Stewart. They let her in and she saw a launch! She wasn't really interested in seeing Jimmy Stewart! Funny how space flight can affect people... More Images:                 18 Comments
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Sep 20, 2008 8:11 pm - Liz Warren wrote : You pictures are turning out very well!
Sep 9, 2008 4:19 pm - April wrote : Still following your journey--looks like you're having fun. Your pics from the road are great!
Sep 8, 2008 8:48 pm - THE Cale Prince wrote : Hey man my teacher said you were coming through here so I think you should come by our high school when you pass through Ada Oklahoma!! What your doing is pretty cool!! I know you aint goin to catch me on some bike and ride all kinds of miles!! Shoot not me!! And my teacher thinks what your doing is WAY cool and told me not to put anything Quote, “Inappropriate” on here so I kept myself from doing it!! Im not gunna do you like that!! But try and come by our school!! Good luck and be safe!!
Sep 8, 2008 7:35 pm - r.b.h. wrote : my teacher said you were coming through our town in oklahoma. have a safe trip.
Sep 8, 2008 7:34 pm - josh nail wrote : i think what you doing is realy coolhope ypu stop by my school in ada oklahoma
Sep 8, 2008 4:26 pm - michael stevens wrote : awsome have u ever thought bout a myspace acct.? well u can post blogs on there 2 and make friends as well more teenagers would interact and talk with u well talk toya later
Sep 8, 2008 1:03 pm - Kim Lange wrote : John, We miss you! You know that Queen song, "Fat bottomed girls you make the rockin' world go 'round ? Well, you motivated this "fat bottomed girl" to "get on her bike and ride"! Ha Ha. 27 miles in 3 hours on my mountain bike- not too fast headwind both ways : , but I borrowed my son Chris's ipod and had fun listening to the Beach Boys, Boston, Queen & Forrest Gump soundtrack. Boston's song "Cool the Engines" reminded me of you. Do you listen to music when you ride or just enjoy the peace and quiet? Say, Hello to your mom and dad for us. Happy Trails!
Sep 8, 2008 9:27 am - tj wrote : The last time I was in Livingston was in the middle of a snowstorm upside down in a jeep. Your doing great John.
Sep 8, 2008 9:22 am - Don Lange wrote : John, We are really enjoying following your trip, the blog and pictures are great. We check each day to see where you've been. We have stayed in the KOA in Bozeman and gone to the hotsprings there. It looks like your weather will improve. It is true that nothing beats pedaling downhill into a head wind in the rain!!!!! ha ha! A challenging day biking beats a day at work hands down. Take Care Kim, Chris, Kevin, Andrew, and Don
Sep 7, 2008 10:24 pm - Dee wrote : Had a chuckle at the gloves; I enjoyed reading The Bozeman Trail marker. Thank you. Wish I was camping by that stream. Stay warm and dry and safe. God Bless Add a comment: |
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