Linton to Bismarck
I did say that we were going to take two days to roll into Bismarck, but plans changed. The three towns we passed through between Linton and Bismarck were very very small, so we decided to keep going.
Our first order of business was to of course make it to a bike shop. The only bike shop in town. Getting into a bike shop seems to always be a big priority for us. I needed to pick up a few items, Armin....well, it's amazing how far he can make it with broken spokes. In jest I thought his road name should be "spoke". Not to worry though, we are outfitted and ready to hit the Rockies.
Julie is leaving us tomorrow to attend a wedding in Chicago. She plans to be back on Monday. That gives Armin and I a chance to bum around this grand capital of North Dakota. Our plans include: crashing continental breakfast at local hotels, internet time at the library, finding an all you can eat buffet, going to see a movie (any suggestions??), and getting some reading in.
This stop over, combined with Chicago, will bring our none bike touring days up to 8. I have a feeling we might take one or two more "off days", maybe Missoula being one of them. Day 28 of biking will start back up on Tuesday.
