Day 44

Bikeability Assessment

The Cycle 20Ten Crew had a short trip today from Billings, MT to Lavina, MT. The 46 mile day was delayed for major bike maintenance issues such as tire replacements and chain cleaning. The roads were fairly good today with a shoulder typically being present and traffic slowly tapering as we distanced ourselves from Billings. The biggest complaint voiced by the bikers was the poor conditions of the road with some of the pavement consisting of loose gravel. Additionally, the wind was brutal for a 15 mile section of the trip.

North 27th Street (exiting Billings, MT) 1:15 PM

1. 2
2. 1
3. 2
4. 2 (large hill)
5. 3 foot shoulder present in poor condition with large amounts of debris

Montana Highway 3 (intersection with Alkali Creek Rd) 2 PM
1. 4
2. 3
3. 4
4. 4
5. 6 foot shoulder present with rumble strips

Montana Highway 3 (intersection with David Rd, 23 miles north of Billings, MT) 3:30 PM

1. 4
2. 2 (loose pavement surface)
3. 4
4. 5
5. 6 foot shoulder present with rumble strips

Montana Highway 3 (2 miles north of Broadview, MT) 5:45 PM

1. 4
2. 2 (loose pavement surface)
3. 4
4. 3
5. 10 foot shoulder present with rumble strips

We now have to average a very manageable 60 miles a day to arrive in East Glacier National Park in 5 days. There we will take a 3 day break to enjoy the beautiful scenery and rest up for the final 2 week stretch of our journey. Looking forward to it!