Day 26 July 5, 2016 Lewistown, Mt. to Winnett, Mt. 59.3 miles

A pretty morning.  The weather overall has been great, with cool mornings, and today was no exception. And a kid had stepped on my glasses at the campground in Fort Benton, and there was an eye clinic next to the motel. The optician fixed them in a minute, gave me glass cleaner, and sent me on my way. I was so grateful!
We had a climb out of Lewistown, and at the top, we met Patti, who was riding by herself on a recumbent from Northern Michigan to Missoula for the 40th anniversary celebration of Bikecentennial.  She had ridden across the country during Bikecentennial in '76 at the age of 20. Very impressive.
The day's ride was pretty easy - tailwinds and a lot of gradual downhill. Winnett, population 182, our destination was a cute town. We camped in the tiny city park next to the tiny swimming pool. For $4, we could swim and shower. The woman who runs the pool was 50ish and had moved back to Winnett after being away for a few years and was happy to be back. I had noticed that most of the windows on the west sides of the buildings in town were boarded up.  She said there was a storm on June 8th with 90 mph winds and grapefruit sized hail. And, of course, a lot of crop damage.
A sign in the park said the sprinklers would come on at 8 am, so just in case,  we put the tent under the shelter on the concrete. We slept just fine, proof that Thermorests really work!

Leaving Lewistown 

Patti on her way to Missoula

Camping in Winnett