Our first day was perfect for riding. It started out cool – approx. 5 C – but quickly warmed to double digits and the day ended at 27 C. Sunny with cumulous clouds along the whole route. We set out after breakfast at the Chuckwagon in Black Diamond. All the vistas (Cowboy trail – along Hwy 22 in Alberta; Hwy 3 through Crow’s Nest pass) were crystal clear.
We crossed into Montana at Rooseville and then drove some new roads from Rexford to Yaak. These roads were clear of traffic, twisty and scenic for over 100 km. Amazing! Yaak River Road is a great motorcycle road. It has sections that are reminiscent of roads in the Alps, except that it is very remote – No roadside cappuccino bars! Not a good place to have a breakdown or be in need of help. No cell service!
We made good time so we stopped off in Sandpoint Idaho (rather than Bonner’s Ferry)