Montana’s Madison Valley

The last few days have been awesome.  Montana has treated us well, the weather has been perfect with mid day temps in the 60’s with it getting down into the 30’s at night, and plenty of sunshine. 

Originally after leaving Dillon, I had intended to ride past Ennis and into Yellowstone the following day.  However, when I reached the top of the last pass heading into the valley, I had a change of heart.  We decided that it was too beautiful to pass up.  If I had to guess and it would be just that, a guess, I would say that the Madison Valley is at least 130 miles long by 20 miles wide. Surrounded by mountains.  It is an impressive sight.  So much so that we have spent three extra days here.  I’m heading into Yellowstone today and we are planning on spend a few days there as well.  This part of the country is too amazing to blast through.  I have a ton of time after the mountains to pound the pedals, for now we’re just taking it in.

9-12

76.22 miles

15.7 mph average

49.3 mph max

4:50:31 ride time

9-15

33.5 miles

13.7 mph average

28.4 mph max

2:25:58 ride time