Day 2

Rode 60 miles on Going-to-the-Sun Road through the heart of Glacier. Crossed the Continental Divide at 6,680 feet after ascending a 12 mile hill. Rode with two very cool people along the way: Bill, a former jr officer on a Trident nuke sub, who moved to Montana two years ago and was biking 100 miles to pick up his car, which he left at the Many Glacier Hotel the day before after completing an 11 mile Apline hike over Logan Pass; and Tricia from Boston, a fellow Backroader, nurse practicioner, former marathoner and current triathelete who is an incredibly strong rider. When we reached the Divide and dismounted, my legs were so tired theynearly buckled. To give my legs a break, I had to grab the handrail and push up with my arm as I climbed the stairs. Saw a family of Rocky Mountain goats near the pass, then rocketed down the backside
>&of the mountain and on to Many Glacier Hotel. Upon arrival, I plunged into the beautiful, cold, blue-green waters of Swiftcurrent Lake. Watched a dramatic lighting storm while listening to John Coltrain on my balcony overlooking Swiftcurrent before going to bed. All in all, a great a day.