July 28, 2019
Today wasn’t a big mileage day, but it was a big scenery day. And a big elevation day. 10,926’ at the top according to my GPS.
Left Billings after a small battle with the wasps that were still picking bugs off the bike, and headed for Beartooth Pass. It runs from southwest Montana into northwest Wyoming, leading you to the northeast entrance of Yellowstone. It’s one of the all-time scenic drives in the US. It delivers. Plus, the road itself is heavenly when you get some clear space ahead of you. Switchbacks on switchbacks on… you get the gist.
I didn’t head into Yellowstone, instead opting to head down the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway towards Cody, WY. I wanted to check out the town before I go into the park tomorrow. That road is also amazing, FYI.
So many cows on the road, though. Gotta be careful.
Got into Cody for a very late lunch (like 4pm late), and am going to go check out the main street. Really cool little town. The Buffalo Bill museum is here, but I think it’s already closed.
The pictures shared here are just a handful I took today. It was really hard to pick, so enjoy these. And if you can get here do. Beautiful.
Odo Start: 24,663
Odo End: 24,834
Daily Miles: 176
Cum. Miles: 10,266
Additional comments from the present (Nov. 20, 2019): So Cody turns out to be another rad spot with more rad people. Ended up not making it too far from my room before I found a brewery, and of course I had to head in.
Met a pretty cool bartender that let me go wander around with an open tab, trusting I’d come back. Which of course I did… because I’m not a degenerate.
The whole main drag of Cody is pretty awesome. I love the old buildings, and signs. I could wander around places like this for days. Too bad I move on tomorrow, right?
Anyhow, back to the brewery… turns out they were closing up early, so they invited me to hang out with them. Where were they going? Bet you’d never guess it was to the liquor store across the street. A liquor store you can actually drink at… it was quite the experience. You buy stuff, then you sit on their patio and drink said stuff. Sure won’t see that in California. As odd as it was I quite liked it.
More new friends made. Probably picked up at least one long-term friend out of the group. Great time in Cody.
Ryan Cavalier 