bigjohnsd
'23 Suzuki DL800DE Adv "Suzy"
29 June - Helena, MT to Home (Spearfish SD) via US 14A and Burgess Junction - 641 FJR Odometer miles - 0730 - 1800 (10.5 hours) One Flat White stop at Clyde Park MT (Great Bakery and Coffee Shop owned by a motorcyclist!).
It was a cool, 43f, but beautiful morning as we headed South down the East side of the Canyon Ferry Reservoir (Missouri River) just East of Helena.
We turned East on US 12 and went as far as US 89 then South on US 89 stopping at Clyde Park for a coffee and breakfast. The Ham and Cheese savory pastry was so excellent that neither of us got a picture. Flat whites were one of the best of the trip, the owner gives a ****!
As always in Montana there are snow-capped peaks everywhere one looks
We gassed at Big Timber MT and made the decision to add an hour and a half and another 100 miles to the days journey by including US 14A and a stop at Burgess Junction for a late lunch into our itinerary.
We saw more snow and had two moose bolt across the road just before us as we got to the top.
No moose or humans were harmed, seats may have been wrinkled, and ABS may have cycled.
Brian appears to be more than happy with his "new" FJR!
Tomorrow we will join the Black Hills BMW Riders for coffee and a ride before cleaning gear, and bikes and preparing for Brian's Tuesday departure. I'll have a wrap-up post then.
It was a cool, 43f, but beautiful morning as we headed South down the East side of the Canyon Ferry Reservoir (Missouri River) just East of Helena.
We turned East on US 12 and went as far as US 89 then South on US 89 stopping at Clyde Park for a coffee and breakfast. The Ham and Cheese savory pastry was so excellent that neither of us got a picture. Flat whites were one of the best of the trip, the owner gives a ****!
As always in Montana there are snow-capped peaks everywhere one looks
We gassed at Big Timber MT and made the decision to add an hour and a half and another 100 miles to the days journey by including US 14A and a stop at Burgess Junction for a late lunch into our itinerary.
We saw more snow and had two moose bolt across the road just before us as we got to the top.
No moose or humans were harmed, seats may have been wrinkled, and ABS may have cycled.
Brian appears to be more than happy with his "new" FJR!
Tomorrow we will join the Black Hills BMW Riders for coffee and a ride before cleaning gear, and bikes and preparing for Brian's Tuesday departure. I'll have a wrap-up post then.
