Sandpoint, ID

No picture, but this was a glorious day for the riders. Wind at their backs, nice easy rolling hills, great scenery, beautiful weather - 76 miles. Temperature about 75. Everyone finished the ride in very good time, and there was time to relax in Sandpoint. Nice town of about 6,000, very touristy. We're staying at the High School on the lawn. Just had the word that the library is closing in 15 minutes. Time for Kathy to take a shower. Bill has had his and is downtown roaming around. The people on the ride are really terrific and are very good to each other. All alums of the Big Ride say that the people were the best part of the experience, and we're seeing why. Soon, probably Thursday, the weather is expected to get very hot - 101 to 105. Kathy will not fare well, but has a hat, an umbrella and wears sun screen. The water stops can take three to five hours for all the riders to pass, and by that time, Bill is in camp. First 100 miler is Monday.