Author: James

I saw a camel just eating grass beside the road near Pierre, South Dakota. I wonder who is raising the camel and why. I presume this was home for the animal. What does the person raising the camel do with the animal? Just questions, no answers. Later that same day I met Charles who  came… Read more

Afterr a day of 80 miles and climbing about 4000 feet the previous day, my ride to Rapid City was going to be an easy day. I stayed in a national forest campground just outside of Custer South Dakota.. At night, a rainstorm rolled through with high winds. It was a little unnerving, listening to… Read more

I wanted to take this opportunity to first thank those who have contributed to my fundraising, cause to raise funds for climate solutions. For those of you who have not yet contributed to my fundraising effort I would like to give you the opportunity now. Click on the link below, it will take you to… Read more

In a previous post, I wrote about climbingThe Bighorn Mountains. The next day as I was preparing to descend, I noticed dark loomng rain clouds seemingly coming my way. Biking down 7 to 8% grades for 7 miles can be a little scary doing so, in a heavy rain storm sounded just downright dangerous, and… Read more

I started off the day with a flat tire after having flat tire, the day before. I would stop pump up the tire and make it about three or four miles before I had to do it again. To my good fortune, the town of Worland had a bike shop that was open. Lisa who… Read more

I spent my fourth of july evening at a place called The Crippled Spider Ranch. RV Park and Campground.On Airbnb they called it Sheep Camp.“Feel refreshed when you stay in this rustic gem. …… Historic shepherds wagon is ready for your stay!”I think I would call this place.  the island of misfit toys. Both for… Read more

My day 18 at Teton National Park went off just about as planned.The exceptions will be noted.I took James’ (see earlier post addition) advice: I biked to the exact beach, and went swimming and hiked to hidden falls. Per my wife’s instruction to not hike alone in bear country. I did find a family to… Read more

An absolutely beautiful day and I was all psyched to tackle the mighty Teton pass. Climbing 1900ft up to 8400 ft. I wasn’t expecting it to be as hard as it was. That was due to the traffic, and the altitude. I must say that it was worth it though. For one on the way… Read more

Started the day on a trail that’s for bikes. but it’s an awful the trail to actually bike on. The trail even had a detour on a really bad gravel road.Once I got off the trail, the ride to the base of the pass was actually quite pleasant. In the town of Victor I sat… Read more

The day started out the same as the previous day. Strong wind out of the south with me, biking straight south on highway 20, a very busy road. I had gotten a late start because I had slept in and had trouble getting going and needed to adjustment my brakes. I then came upon the… Read more