Monday, January 5, 2026

First Ride of 2026

January 5, 2026

If winter isn't coming (yet) to south-central Montana, I am going to take advantage of that and get the bike out for a ride.  The temperature was in the low-50s and the was scarcely a wind so why not.

I didn't get away unto about 3:30.  I had my usual gear on: riding pants over my jeans, a sweatshirt of a long sleeve t-shirt, riding boots, and my cold weather jacket with the rain liner installed.  I was quite comfortable.

It was a short loop because the sun was going down.  I rode out Rimrock, heading west, and worked my past the Ironwood subdivision and into Echo Canyon.  Here's a video as I worked my way up the hogback.


The ride to Molt was pleasant.  I just set the cruise control to about 70 and relaxed with Boz Scaggs playing in my helmet.

When I arrived in Molt I stopped for a few photos.



I headed back east, again just relaxing and enjoying.  I decided to head down the big hill and then turn off on Shorey Road and take the to Hwy 3.


At Hwy 3, I went straight and took Alkali Creek Road to Skyline Drive.  This put me right into the sun.  I had to block it with my left hand on a couple occasions.

The rest of the ride was down Zimmerman and then Rimrock to home.

It was almost a 50-mile ride.



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First Ride of 2026

January 5, 2026 If winter isn't coming (yet) to south-central Montana, I am going to take advantage of that and get the bike out for a r...