Biking in Bozeman

We knew immediately when we were in Bozeman. It was awesome. Like Montana's own version of flagstaff. It was lively, had lots of great places to eat and an inviting college mountain town atmosphere. Ready to eat, like we always are, we stopped at the Pour House for their happy hour special and "famous burgers and nachos." 

The blue cheese burger was excellent but the "bozeman's best nachos" were no Arizona  or California nachos. 

Afterward, we walked the shops on Main Street and talked to a few people about their thoughts on Bozeman. This blonde chick said "there's only two seasons here, winter for 7 months and summer for 4 months." I think she forgot that there are 12 months in a year! haha 

Another guy at the bike shop was "imported" (as he said) from Brazil by his wife. He loved Bozeman and showed us a few bike trails to hit up. 

Before heading to the trail we drove around the university campus. Not a bad looking place to go to school. 

Then we headed out to ride grassy mountain trail. . . Little did I know (michael) what a ride It would be. I thought it was about a 7 mile loop. It ended up being a 17 mile loop with 11 miles of it climbing a steep fire road. Beautiful views though. 

I left for the ride alone (Kelsey stayed at the trailhead to do her own style of riding)  at 1800. Sunset was at 2100 so I had 3 hrs. 2 hrs in I was still climbing but figured it has to go down at some point. It finally started down but I wasn't sure it was the right trail as there were no signs. It was generally heading in the right direction so I kept mobbin the singletrack. 

30 min from sunset I still wasn't back yet so I checked the gps to find no signal so I kept riding. Then I got a flat tire.

I changed it out and got going again racing the sun. Those last 20 min of downhill was on the most exciting, scenic, and carvealicious track I've ever ridden. I popped out at to the car at 2058 just in time. Totally worth the work. I got the adventure I asked for. 

We quickly found our campsite, set up, ate brats and rice and went to bed. It was a long great day in Bozeman. 

Tomorrow, Mt Rushmore and Byre lake.

1238 miles and 39mpg.