Safe Return Doubtful

54 miles (87 km) – Total so far: 1,378 miles (2,218 km) I was awoken at 11:30 pm with the bike falling over and assumed an animal and shouted for it to go. I opened the tent and saw it was a black bear, now sulking off. It returned later to…

26 miles (42 km) – Total so far: 1,324 miles (2,131 km) Colorado’s schools go back on Monday so resorts like Grand Lake have quietened down, but it may still be a busy weekend. I had only planned to ride up to Grand Lake today so it gave me the chance…

63 miles (101 km) – Total so far: 1,298 miles (2,089 km) While Walden certainly is not,picturesque it is that sort of town that provides services for the ranchers and community scattered over a huge range of land. There is a good atmosphere, until 9 pm when everything goes to sleep,…

51 miles (82 km) – Total so far: 1,235 miles (1,988 km) The more I ride I realise the two key things to a strong day are food and sleep. As I have said before I am not a fan of American cooked breakfasts but sometimes they are the only things…

62 miles (100 km) – Total so far: 1,184 miles (1,905 km) Having taken a motel for the first time I made the most of it with a takeaway pizza, a few beers and an early night. Cereal breakfast is the best for me in the morning but it is difficult…

71 miles (114 km) – Total so far: 1,122 miles (1,806 km) After some consideration my lost 9 miles can be put down to an old aged brain, or something far more sinister. At breakfast in the Split Rock an old timer told me that this section of the Oregon Trail…

62 miles (100 km) – Total so far: 1,051 miles (1,691 km) The park had a surprisingly large amount of people camping. I expect they are passing through, or hiking for the weekend nearby. It was quiet overall despite some late arrivals. Today’s ride was tougher than I expected. In the…

81 miles (130 km) – Total so far: 989 miles (1,592 km) Manchester gathers itself for storms that will disrupt the 4th test, but for Wyoming it seems the worst weather has cleared, Despite its 971 population Dubois is a lively place by night in season. It’s touch of the wild…

84 miles (135 km) – Total so far: 908 miles (1,461 km) Ed at the Flagg Ranch bar was one of those barman who is a bit over the top. I understand he wants a tip, but he can’t be everyone’s best friend. The beer was from Snake River Brewing company,…

60 miles (97 km) – Total so far: 824 miles (1,326 km) The biker camp area has a large tarp that helps on nights like last night. It rained for most of the evening. I had a a couple of beers and cooked then chatted to the other people sharing the…