Today looked to be a mixture of slow, grinding climbing, and downhill descents. Wallace, Idaho is not far from Lookout Pass, the border between Idaho and Montana.  The Coeur d'Alene Trail continues through Wallace and goes to the next town, Mullan. Then one gets on I-90 to the summit. I was calculating 8 miles on I-90 before the summit, but I think I overestimated the mileage. Regardless, I did not have to ride it.

As I started onto the on ramp to I-90, a pick up, with a flashing light, pulled alongside. There was a bunch of road work being done eastbound, and bicyclers were not allowed to ride it. Instead we loaded the bike into the back of his truck, and he carried me five miles over the pass. As we were driving, I noticed how narrow the lane was. I would have gotten squashed like a bug on a windshield.

The driver asked about the flag on the end of my antenna, which says "Body and Soul" . It gave me an opportunity to explain the Good News about Christ's death, burial, resurrection and assension to sit on the right hand of the Father. Believing this, and opening one'side heart to the Lord is a transformative experience.

The next decision was whether to still stop in Superior, MT, or try to go further. I decided, rightly or wrongly, to stop. 53 miles was enough, and I didn't feel like going another 20 miles. It seems like the right choice. What could go wrong?

Well, for starters, I have to be in Missoula, 60 miles away, before 5 PM. Karen Fed Ex-ed a letter to me that I need.  No problem, I will just leave early, say 7 AM, that should solve it! Did I mention that I am in a new time zone now? Leaving at 7 AM, is, to my body clock, like leaving at 6 AM.  Did I mention that thunderstorms are predicted tomorrow afternoon?   It appears that grinding through that extra 20 miles today, would have made tomorrow a lot easier. 

I will let you know how tomorrow goes. If you have not seen my Facebook page, there is a funny photo from this morning. Take a look.

Blessings on you all.