The morning brought the prospect of rain with it. Linus and Katie never showed in the campground the previous day so Natalie and I were on our own again today. We were ready to ride ride at 9:00 when Natalie noticed she had developed a flat tire over night. She replaced her tube and we again were ready to ride….. at 9:30.
Today had the potential to be a harder day than the previous few. We were expecting more hills and that proves to be true. Our progress along Lake Koocanusa was slow but steady. It was overcast with occasional drizzle and a developing headwind. But the promise of little traffic was also true. 
it took a while to travel the remaining 37 miles of USFS 228 but we made it fine. After a total of 47 miles we had encountered exactly 16 cars and 2 motorcycles.
We stopped in Rexford briefly to get some water and I also had a coca-cola. Then it was on for the last 8 miles into Eureka. We got here at 4:00. We camped in the city park with a couple of other cyclists who are traveling the Continental Divide Mountain Bike route. And I thought my bike was heavy! I am not complaining anymore.
Natalie and I had dinner at the Front Porch restaurant. Normally I wouldn’t mention dinner but the Eureka burger is worth a mention. It is sausage and shrimp on a regular hamburger. It was awesome I have to admit. If you ever get to Eureka, give it a try. Mmmm.
Tomorrow it is on to Whitefish. Glacier National Park is coming up real fast and our thoughts center on the big climb up Logan Pass 6664 feet high and the continental divide. But is a story for another day.
Lake Koocanusa! Greg, I had told you about a lake route I had written west of whitefish. No cars, beautiful scenery, bear and counters on the road. Couldn’t remember the name, this is it!
Using the voice feature on my phone. Written was supposed to be ridden . Oops!
And bear encounters. Will review before posting next time, promise!