tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764497425221689069.post3649924595168114808..comments2023-05-16T05:30:51.023-05:00Comments on Transam Shazam: IdahoThe Riderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14178498700801299787noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764497425221689069.post-9057649924228781972008-07-20T12:14:00.000-05:002008-07-20T12:14:00.000-05:00Anonymous said that my next goal should be to set ...Anonymous said that my next goal should be to set foot in every state. I have already done that as a result of my trip to Alaska last week. The beauty in Montana and Idaho ranks with the beauty of Alaska. Brian is quite accurate in saying that this part of the country is worth seeing. I am sure I will be back now that I have gotten a better glimpse of it by tracking down Brian.<BR/><BR/>I give Brian a lot of credit for what he is putting himself through. He must have nerves of steel as he pedals alongside of 18 wheelers and the other types of crazy drivers. The roads I saw were in good shape except for that one he got off. He must have had a guardian angel on that segment. It was scary going down the grade with loose gravel in a car. I couldn't imagine doing it on a bike. I took his route on the return and the switchbacks were many, but it was a safe journey and full of beautiful sites.<BR/><BR/>I was happy to find Brian in a small town which had a population of around 30 people. It was easy to spot him. I only had three places to look: the two bars and the motel. I found him at the first bar. Those cold beers and hamburger sure were tasty. I haven't seen beer for a $1.75 in a long time, especially in oversized glasses.<BR/><BR/>What Brian is doing is phenomenal. He sure can pack away the food and drink after a long day of riding.<BR/>The temperature on the day I left was 97 degrees at one point, and worthy of a dip in the Salmon River. Later that day I took an inner tube down the river for 90 minutes. The water sure was cold, but very relaxing. The stillness/quietness on the river<BR/>was beyond belief. Brian sure has been lucky to experience all of this good stuff. <BR/><BR/>Brian you are now on the home stretch and you'll be looking back on this trip the rest of your life. Enjoy all that's left of it.<BR/><BR/>Uncle JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764497425221689069.post-64912542478115987292008-07-18T19:38:00.000-05:002008-07-18T19:38:00.000-05:00Brian,Thatis so awesome that Uncle John caught up ...Brian,<BR/>Thatis so awesome that Uncle John caught up with you and you could have a few cold ones. The picture is great! Take care!<BR/>ColleenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764497425221689069.post-33863206955800344352008-07-18T11:55:00.000-05:002008-07-18T11:55:00.000-05:00Wow - now THAT's a devoted uncle. I can just imag...Wow - now THAT's a devoted uncle. I can just imagine him tracking down anyone he could talk to with your description to find you.<BR/><BR/>We rode the Denali bus with some folks from Idaho, and they had great things to say about the state. Your pictures are great!<BR/><BR/>Watch out for the moose, especially the mamas with their babies. Alaskans warned us that they're more dangerous than bears.Sarah Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843412724683142135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764497425221689069.post-89835761541043227432008-07-18T08:23:00.000-05:002008-07-18T08:23:00.000-05:00I don't know who's more adventurous/crazier -- you...I don't know who's more adventurous/crazier -- you or Uncle John. I'm just jealous.<BR/><BR/>JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764497425221689069.post-32392778175535282612008-07-18T06:01:00.000-05:002008-07-18T06:01:00.000-05:00Brian,Your pics of Idaho are wonderful! Great tha...Brian,<BR/><BR/>Your pics of Idaho are wonderful! Great that John was able to meet you in Idaho! What a fantastic trip you are having!<BR/><BR/>Aunt MaureenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764497425221689069.post-54383512156706348872008-07-17T21:17:00.000-05:002008-07-17T21:17:00.000-05:00I shouldn't have been surprised that John trac...I shouldn't have been surprised that John tracked you down on the route, but I was amazed. I think his next goal is to set foot in all 50 states! Alaska on the weekend & now MT & ID. Great photos of Idaho and with John. 9 down and 1 to go. What memories you will have of your dream ride!!<BR/><BR/> -LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com