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Eric B. at Eureka, Montana

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(Call made 9:59 a.m. Sunday, June 14)

Hey, it’s Eric Bruntjen calling in from Eureka, Montana. Back in the states! Canada was terrific and as usual they’re just wonderful people, but I’m glad to be back home.

Yesterday’s ride really went well, 130-some miles. Jeremy Noble and I pushed on just past the single-track connector, which was really steep and really muddy, but it was only a mile log. We camped out, got up this morning and bombed down Gallatin Pass - holy cow, what a ride. Across the border, no problem, just had lunch - or breakfast - and now we’re separated but I’m on my way to Whitefish. I think Jeremy is planning on the same thing. Been having a nice time riding with Jeremy and Cricket and Stephen and a little bit with Ray. Lost the Italians, haven’t got a clue where they ended up.

And had a nice thing happen yesterday with the wildlife: Riding up cabin pass, a wild grouse came out and defended his territory, that was pure comedy gold. He had his ring feathers all puffed out and he was strutting his stuff in front of me, wouldn’t let me by. Cricket actually said she was attacked by a chicken on the pass, but I’m pretty sure that was the grouse that went after her, too.

So anyways, going to try and make Whitefish tonight, but I’m not sure of the snow situation, so I’ve got enough food to spend the night out again. That’s it. Thanks. Bye.

Eric B. calls in from Elkford, B.C.

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(Call-in time: 8:59 a.m. Saturday, June 13)

Hey, Eric Bruntjen here calling from the Tour Divide. Going to do a little update right now because there’s been a route change and they’re sending us up into the Serengheti of North American outside of Sparwood, B.C. So I might be unavailable for two days. There’s three passes up there, and it doesn’t look like we’re going to be able to get back into civilization in one day.

Anyway, last night was pretty amazing. We pulled into Elkford, and they actually put us into a hotel room right above the honky-tonk, and there was a band playing last night. Didn’t get to sleep until like 3 a.m. I’m running on empty right now.

But it’s been all fun, and I’ve met some good riders. It’s an international group. We’ve kind of leapfrogging each other still; I rode with some Italians yesterday. They were nice. I think they were nice; one of them doesn’t speak any English at all, but he was talking to me the whole time.

We got some rain. We’ll be camping tonight; it’s definitely grizzly country, so I’m a little nervous about that. Let’s see, anything else to report? I don’t think so … uh, seems like there’s something else to report, but I’ll catch you later. Thanks. Bye.

Deanna calls from Eureka

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Hi, this is Deanna Adams. I am calling in from Eureka, Montana. We went through Hike a Bike area and I ended up seeing Rick. It is pretty intense. I only have a back break. My front break broke off the night before the race. Also my chain around 100 miles just popped off and wrapped around and I skidded to a halt. Nothing serious but I thought I would share. Heading off to Whitefish today. Feeling pretty good.  Yesterday was a little harsh, but whatever, I can take it. Yep, so I will call again later. Bye!

Blaine calls from Ferndale

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Hi. It's Blaine Nester checking in - eh - Ferndale.  Made it down here last night - just having a quick breakfast at the gas station.  Got caught in a major rain between Upper and Lower Whitefish Lake - other than that - real good.  I understand my tracker was not working yesterday so hopefully today its transmitting. Everything is going fine. Heading south and hope to make Seely Lake or maybe Orvando tonight.

Jill and John Nobile are in Columbia Falls

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Hi, this is Jill Homer, calling from Columbia Falls.  I'm with John Nobile.  We're just about to head out.  It's Monday morning.  We're having a great time so far, just really taking it easy and just having lots of fun really.  I guess we're heading out to hit all of the scary peaks today... the snowy ones.  So, we'll see how that goes.  Yeah.  Talk to you soon.  Bye.  

Erik from Big Fork

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Hi it’s Erik calling in from Big Fork just south of Whitefish by about 40 mi.  Things are going well. My legs are hopefully starting to recover from the brutal section in Canada.  I’m having difficulty in finding good and decent food, tiring of eating Pizza since that seems to be the standard available fair in most places that’s quick. So finding the right foods to put in my body has become the more difficult task for a skinny guy like myself.  Finally found a grocery store where I could buy some fruits and so on and so forth and tried to stock up for the next 100+ mile section of nothingness thru wilderness so hopefully that will work out ok.  Anyway signing out. Bye.

Steve calls from Columbia Falls

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John Fettis calls from Bigfork, MT

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Hi this is John, checking in from Bigfork, Montana.

No call in yesterday, we had a pretty long day riding from Elkford through to Eureka (crossing the border). Took a little bit of time with customs there.

Today has been a fairly easy day. Around 135 miles from Eureka to Bigfork. Not too much snow over the Red Meadow Lake, just about a mile of walking and climbing over a few trees. It was pretty hot around midday at White Fish, but we had a good lunch there in the Red Caboose.

Still riding with Alan, and all is going well. We still haven't had any bear encounters, although we did bump into the Petervary's up at Red Meadow, and they told us they had a scare yesterday.

Anyway, bye for now, John.

 

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Justin from Columbia Falls

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Hey, it's Justin Kline.I got cut off last time, but anyway, we are in Columbia Falls. It’s me Josh, and Steve. Yesterday was pretty rough, we did about a hundred and fifty from Elkford to just past the border. The new Canadian section had a ton of climbing, real long day. We got over the border pretty late. I think the border guard thought I was smuggling a softball in my spandex, but I made it through. Steve had a little trouble of course, being from out of the country, but we ended up getting through. Dinner at the First Chance Last Chance. Nice little frozen pizza at about 12:30. Ray on the single speed rolled in and we ended up sleeping next to the bar which we found out in the morning was a pet relief station , but it worked out. Pretty easy day today. We did about a hundred and ten to Columbia Falls, trying to recover from yesterday and the four hours of sleep we got. So, we’re getting a good night’s sleep tonight and we’ll push on in the morning. Talk to you later. Bye.

Justin from Columbia Falls Pt.1

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