For the third year in a row we are riding our bikes across Iowa. I know it sounds crazy but the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is really a big celebration of bikes and life. There’s nothing else like it!
It’s time for the July marathon but we’re turning this one into a big roadtrip. The big event was in Aspen but we made some great stops along the way.
First stop was in Cortez, CO and we were pleasantly surprised with our short stay. If you ever pass through Cortez don’t miss La Casita de Cortez, the best Mexican food we’ve had since Mexico. Continue reading →
As mentioned in our last post, Steve’s June marathon is in Missoula, Montana. We extended the trip a few days on either side of the race so that we could get a better feel for this part of the country, which is new territory for us. What an incredible place!
We arrived on Thursday afternoon and immediately headed up “the M,” the landmark on Mount Sentinel which towers over the University of Montana. The steep trail was a great way to shake off the plane time and the spectacular views helped us get our bearings.