Day 21: Nelson Reservoir, MT to Glasgow, MT

We seem to have entered mosquito country, which is a bit of a disappointment.  We know that mosquitoes will be bad when we get to eastern North Dakota and Minnesota, but we had been hoping it would be arid enough until then that they wouldn't be much of a problem.  But thus far we are able to keep them at bay with a little Off!

Our campsite on Nelson Reservoir.

Today marks the end of our third week on the road.  We're staying at Glasgow, MT tonight, which is a bit more than 1,100 miles from where we started cycling.  Thus far we've averaged about 375 miles per week, or a bit more than our planned 50 miles per day.

Pit stop in Saco, MT.

The weather had been forecast to give Alea a headwind for much of the 55 miles into Glasgow.  She did have a headwind at times, but most of the day the winds were mild and not a problem.  The rough chip-seal of the road shoulders are more problematic for both of us - causing tingling hands and feet, and sore butts.

Hinsdale, MT: Just passin' thru...

We're camping at Shady Rest RV Park in Glasgow ($31, power and water), seemingly the best choice in town after perusing the other two possibilities.  At least we have a site with shade, and we're close to the toilets and showers and off the main highway and away from the train tracks.  It's been a while since we've had a shower, so we're both looking forward to that this evening after it cools down a bit.  We've drawn a little too much interest from yellow jackets at our campsite, but so far I'm 6 for 6 (make that 7 for 7) with our trusty fly swatter.  The problem seems to be subsiding...

We're finding that the mosquitos aren't bad in the towns that we stop in, but they've been bad at times when we've stopped alongside the road.  So whenever she would stop, Alea would dive into the passenger seat and I'd turn on the AC.  Then after resting she'd bolt out the door and jump on the bike to outrun the little buggers.

Today was our best chance to stock up on perishables for a few days, and it gave us a chance to wash the van and trailer.  On Sunday we start heading south in order to get to I-94.  We'll be riding part of the interstate once we leave Glendive, MT early next week.