I Did It!!!!

[EvilTwin]

Kano: The Trail of the Cd'A runs for 72 miles essentially from Mullan to Plummer. It was built by the railroad company to cover contaminated mine tailings. Because it was an old rail line, it is all railroad grade elevations... in other words, pretty flat. It runs through Wallace and Kellogg... both pretty little towns with lots of history, and some nice places to stay. There were bald eagles and moose that were spotted on the ride and lots of other scenery. I would highly recommend it for you and your DH...you'll have a great time!!!
Barb

[Kano]

Couer d'Alene trail -- asphalt or gravel? Thinking tires here....

Might make a lovely september trip -- leaves changing, cool weather....

Karen in Boise

[DDH]

Way to go!!! Sounds like you had a wonderful experience.
I love reading about all the different rides everyone takes. It sounds so wonderful compared to everyday life.

[RedRansV2]

Congratulations! And WOW!! Just 2 minutes before I read your post, I read an email from my friend, John, who'd just returned from the same trip. He's an experienced cyclist and found that 9% grade a tough pull, himself. That was a smart move on Day 1. If you'd wrecked your knee, you'd have missed out on all the great scenery on the rest of the tour.

Sounds like the tour was well supported and the scenery was magnificent. What a great first long tour.

Did I mention that I think that's an awsome accomplishment?

[DrBee]

Congrats! Sounds like you had a great time!

[EvilTwin]

The Trail of the Cd'A is really nice, smooth asphalt. It's new (2003) so there aren't many tree root bumps yet. It's well marked and you could easily ride 3 abreast in most areas.

[Kano]

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhh!

That sounds like a DELIGHTFUL trail! Gotta go!


(Oh, honey, never mind that hilly ride we were talking about earlier, how about we load up the car....)

Karen in Boise

[SadieKate]

I love reports of big personal goals like this. Congratulations!