Billings was barely awake when we rolled out this morning. The first order of business was climbing out of the Billings valley. This was accomplished after we rode out of town on a small 2-lane road that switch-backed up the hillside to the Crow Indian Reservation. It was a pleasant climb and I noticed that my legs seemed stronger than they did a week or two ago. Maybe I’m finally getting the hang of this.
At the rest stop on the top of the hill, Jeff talked with a Crow Indian who runs a wrestling camp and goes to Japan with the kids in the camp. He gave us his card, a T-shirt and brochure. He even suggested that we stop in at his place for breakfast in future years.
Today was an easy day with only 54 miles between Billings and Hardin. We would have ridden further, but there is no town for another 90 miles. We had a head wind much of the way today, but everyone noticed that we could still ride 15 or mores miles per hour, and that up a grade!
We all coasted into Hardin by noon or shortly after and some of us headed directly for the community pool. You’ll see the movie results below.
As we were riding across the lonely reaches of the Crow Reservation, the song Miles From Nowhere, by Cat Stevens kept going in my head. I enjoy singing on the bike when I have the breath, so I was singing too.
“Miles from nowhere,
Guess I’ll take my time,
Oh yeah. To reach there.”

Ash is one of the most interesting people on the ride. Originally from Uganda, of Indian origin, he now lives near Vancouver, B.C. He is the top fundraiser for this ride having raised over $28,000.00 (American) for the Big Ride. He's really funny, with a great sense of humor and a great addition to the ride.