(cont'd)

Later that afternoon (Jun 17) Jack and Davis had MORE rhubarb pie in
Syringa, Idaho. The innkeeper in Lowell named Laura claimed to know
Richmond well. In fact she had many fond memories there as a clown
with the Barnum and Bailey circus. The Three Rivers Resort there also
claims the honor of hosting Art Garfunkel nearly every year for his
introspective retreats.

Wed Jun 18
This day's ride was through over 60 miles of unspoiled wilderness but
unfortunately that meant no convenient places to stop for food so the
team loaded up on huge plates if pancakes to last the day and packed a
lunch as well.

Midday the team met a Durch cyclist named Louie headed the other way.
In the evening the riders stopped in Powell at a primitive cabin with
no bathroom - the Locksaw Lodge. The Locksaw River is high this year
so many rafters and kayakers were making the best ofthe conditions.

Day 11 - Thurs Jun 19
60 miles to Missoula

The started up to Lolo pass, a 1500 foot climb which was the biggest
climb yet. Half way up the riders met an interesting character named
Tom who was pulling a fully loaded two wheeled cart behind his
bicycle. Tom was making some adjustments to his load which included a
full sized bicycle pump and a caged pigeon. Jack needed to use the
pump so he got an earful of stories and complaints about everything
from Tom's ex-wife to the evil intentions of the bicycle industry to
his opinions about various religious groups. At the top of the pass
the riders met a car restorer named Magic who was driving his totally
phenominal '48 Buick car. The Richmond Model A club will love the
pictures of it! While eating at the restaurant at Lolo hot springs a
man walked in with a cello case. Davis and this cellist, Dale,
proceeded to entertain the restaurant with the stylings of Bach.
Amazingly nobody seemed to notice the spandex-clad cyclist belting out
portions of the Bach cello suites.

After Lolo pass it was smooth sailing downhill to Missoula.