We are very appreciative of the flood of concern for our wellbeing. Our inbox was pleasantly innundated with lots of worried emails. Overall, we are in good shape and are pushing South, with a brief detour through Yellowstone to see the geysers, etc. We have been working on updates for the website but have been quite overwhelmed with the intense conditions we’ve encountered.
The weather was so cold that the digital camera would not take pictures. The Alphasmart word processor we use to type up our entries was also too cold to operate. None of us are prepared for Sub-Zero temperatures and have encountered them with increasing frequency lately. Hit a blizzard outside of Butte, MT, camped out, and woke up with an unrelenting cold spell for the next week. Temperatures would drop to 0 degrees before sunset, and on a bike going down a hill against the wind, 0 degrees becomes MUCH colder.
Goat has pretty bad frostbite on his feet, covering his big toe and the pads of his feet. I got a bit on my big toe because of the hole in my shoe, but nothing compared to his situation. Every day has been outrageous and exciting. One day Goat and Sean almost got hit by some lady who slipped on black ice and flipped her car and hurt her neck. We all crashed on that stretch of ice as well (among many others). Another day we’re battling sub-zero temperatures and impossibly snowy downhill sections resulting in multiple crashes. One night we had to help Goat fight off hypothermia, racing to boil water and get it into a container to warm up his sleeping bag. Not ideal bike touring conditions.
As you can see, the weather has already taken it’s toll and we are now in the coldest part of the United States, hurrying South. We will be working on updating the site as we head through Wyoming. There is a bit of catching up to do. Lots of exciting stories we hope you will enjoy. So please check back often, we appreciate your support and interest in the trip.
You guys know about metal-studded ice tires, right? Nokian makes some good ones, as well as Schwalbe. Both are sold over at Peter White Cycles in NH, and I’m sure he could ship to one of the post offices you’ll be riding by. I’m reading about you all slipping on the ice, and I’ve been there done that. The snow tires have aggressive tread and are great off-road too.
I can’t believe you broke an Xtracycle – is that a first? Keep warm and good luck the rest of your trip!
You guys know about metal-studded ice tires, right? Nokian makes some good ones, as well as Schwalbe. Both are sold over at Peter White Cycles in NH, and I’m sure he could ship to one of the post offices you’ll be riding by. I’m reading about you all slipping on the ice, and I’ve been there done that. The snow tires have aggressive tread and are great off-road too.
I can’t believe you broke an Xtracycle – is that a first? Keep warm and good luck the rest of your trip!
You guys know about metal-studded ice tires, right? Nokian makes some good ones, as well as Schwalbe. Both are sold over at Peter White Cycles in NH, and I’m sure he could ship to one of the post offices you’ll be riding by. I’m reading about you all slipping on the ice, and I’ve been there done that. The snow tires have aggressive tread and are great off-road too.
I can’t believe you broke an Xtracycle – is that a first? Keep warm and good luck the rest of your trip!
BURLSESH!
BURLSESH!
BURLSESH!
SAFETY FIRST!
SAFETY FIRST!
SAFETY FIRST!
SHWONKILTON!
SHWONKILTON!
SHWONKILTON!
WHOA DUDE!
WHOA DUDE!
WHOA DUDE!
Goat,
I’m very worried about you.
Please, tell us, your friends, what have you done, how are you.
Please, don’t frosbite yourself!!! And your feet! I know it is resistent but in this weather… please open your eyes!
Goat,
I’m very worried about you.
Please, tell us, your friends, what have you done, how are you.
Please, don’t frosbite yourself!!! And your feet! I know it is resistent but in this weather… please open your eyes!
Goat,
I’m very worried about you.
Please, tell us, your friends, what have you done, how are you.
Please, don’t frosbite yourself!!! And your feet! I know it is resistent but in this weather… please open your eyes!
Oh boys, my love for you all just grows with every entry. We are not worthy. Hope you guys are having fun and if you quit now I will have to come all the way over to Montana and kick your frozen butts personally. Safety first.
Oh boys, my love for you all just grows with every entry. We are not worthy. Hope you guys are having fun and if you quit now I will have to come all the way over to Montana and kick your frozen butts personally. Safety first.
Oh boys, my love for you all just grows with every entry. We are not worthy. Hope you guys are having fun and if you quit now I will have to come all the way over to Montana and kick your frozen butts personally. Safety first.
it was soooo good to see you guys in real life person, like celebrities.
Goatimon I think you understand that you need to keep warm?
i love you guys and i’m so glad you were able to enjoy the visitor’s center ( I hung out with chloe in Arnold and heard the message you left jacob)
it was soooo good to see you guys in real life person, like celebrities.
Goatimon I think you understand that you need to keep warm?
i love you guys and i’m so glad you were able to enjoy the visitor’s center ( I hung out with chloe in Arnold and heard the message you left jacob)
it was soooo good to see you guys in real life person, like celebrities.
Goatimon I think you understand that you need to keep warm?
i love you guys and i’m so glad you were able to enjoy the visitor’s center ( I hung out with chloe in Arnold and heard the message you left jacob)