Today we rode to Missoula along the Clark Fork River. The morning was very scenic as we traveled on several rural back roads. The afternoon was along busy highways and it got warm with a head wind, so not as enjoyable as the morning. Missoula is the county seat of Missoula county. It sits at 3200' and is the "hub" of five valleys on the Clark Fork River. It is the home of the University of Montana. Tomorrow we start riding earlier as there are 134 miles to our next destination, Butte, MT. After a week of riding, wear and tear is showing on the group. Sore knees and butts, a crash, fatigue have all contributed to one abandonment and escalated "sagging" by riders. Thankfully I am feeling well and have ridden all the miles so far. One day at a time sweet Jesus.