Day 17 July 15

Today we are traveling light weight. We have just enough food and Gatorade to get to Wise River for the night. The first 10 miles are road and a small climb. I am at the top waiting for uncle Jeff when a car drives up and says, "hey your friends got a flat down the road." Dang I've gotta go back. I find uncle Jeff sitting on the ground working onhis rear tire. Apparently we had a valve stem failure and spent 2 hours trying to fix the problem. We finally realized to convert the tire to tubed. A truck stopped and out popped a spirited hiker by the name of mini mart so called because of vast amount of ramen noodles he carries when he hikes. He gives us drinks and offers us help (trail magic!) we continue on our way and attack the legendary Fleecer Ridge with climbs so rough one has to walk the bikeup and descents so steep that downhill riders would gear up in full armor. We survive the mountain and arrive at Wise River. Kevin Bacon is working as the bartender and acting high and mighty cause it is his bar. We find his ways comical and enjoy his quick retorts to people.

Miles 54.21
Average: 9.3
Time 5:49:37
Total 757.35