4th July Bike Ride

My view from my tent this morning, Holland Lake, MT. Loons honking around 5:00 am.

 Big climb this morning, rewarded with a 8 mile descent on single track, the best. 

View from the top

In the middle of the wildernesses I see a bike coming around the turn, this is odd, turns out to be Dan a north bound racer of the Tour Divide, sorry forgot to grab a photo. Amazing how little they carry.

Met the northbound racer, Max who is in second place. Nice guy. 

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