Jeff's Alaskan Bike Trip 2010

We camped at West Glacier National Park. We tried to get up early, skip breakfast and get in the park before the crowd. That ride is a trip. When riding on the bike, you can feel the temperature changes. We started up Logan's Pass on a sunny morning. Suddenly, the sun disappeared. I feared the worst, rain. NO, it was just a 10,000 foot high mountain. It felt like Shaq standing over you and blocking the light. We rode through tree lined roads then up the side of the mountain. We rode with the mountain on our right at first. Then the road switches in a tight right turn to put you against the unprotected side of the road all the way up the mountain. Logan's Pass only takes you up 6000 feet. It's enough, believe me.
We left the top to road repairs. Dirt and rocks on the way down. Yuck!! We ate at the east side of the park. I had a buffalo burger. It was o.k.
From East to West we tried to make some good time. That came on a road with numerous sharp curves. The turns rated from 25 to 35 mph. A great road, but not one we could make good time on.
We took a break when we arrived back at the West side of the park, then headed out for Missoula. We stopped only to gas and get a drink. We made it in good time. The festival we attended was for biker's. Most were on their way to Sturgis. I guess it was a warm up for Sturgis. I had two tacos for dinner, not the specialty of the festival.
We headed for Butte late in the day. Once again, planning for gas is important. Several exits had no services. When we stopped, it had gotten dark and looked like rain. Serious rain!!! We checked into a Motel 6 to remain dry. Numerous bikes are here. We got to watch television. The internet was not good.
We traveld over 400 miles again today. It helped that you can go 75 mph here. Not much to talk about on scenery after the park.