Monday, June 30, 2008 – Day 8

Start: Thompson Falls, Montana
End: Missoula, Montana
Miles: 109.93 Total Miles: 628.56
Time: 8 hours 9 minutes (avg 13.4 MPH)

Our first century of the ride. We had a cool morning start, but about half way through the day, it started heating up. At the top of a 4.5 mile climb during what had to be the hottest point of the day, I took this picture at a water stop.

I thought this was a great picture. I stopped to take a picture of these two and the baby immediately ran around the backside of the mother. I waited until the mother finally moved so that I could take the picture.

The only other thing that caught my interest during the day was the fact that there are so many casinos in the state. This sign pretty much sums it up. You can stop and get gas for your car, some snacks for yourself, then to the ATM for money to hit the casino. A true one-stop takes care of it all.

Tomorrow is a rest day here in Missoula. There are a couple of things to do in the area if the weather is nice. Should be a good day other than the necessary things like laundry and bike cleaning.