Since we were in a shuffle last year at the time of the Yellowstone Bike Ride we were unable to do it. This year Oley wanted to join in with the family again and so we decided we would sign up for the 60 mile bike ride from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful. Needless to say with all else going on this summer we did not train. . . at all for this ride. But it was still fun to be with the family. We made an extremely quick trip. As you recall Adelé does not enjoy car rides at all, but we got all loaded in on Thursday afternoon and headed out.
We wanted to drive straight through and that we did. When we arrived in West Yellowstone it was Freezing. . . 17 degrees freezing! Since Lauralynn's time share doesn't allow dogs Oley spent the night with the pooches in the car. Friday we were able just to site-see in West Yellowstone and best of all Allison came to see us!!
Kim joined us this year on the ride too! The ride was rough. Oley and I started at the back and by the end I was DYING! Oley opted to drive the truck back when he got to Old Faithful. . . Next year we will train better! But it was still a lot of fun and we can't wait to get together with family again next year and do it.
That night Oley took Adelé swimming for the first time and she loved it!
Oley's parents were kind enough to come up and watch the puppies and Adelé while we rode our bikes. Sunday morning we stopped by their trailer and picked up the puppies and were off. It was a long ride back, the only way we could Adelé to stop crying was to let her watch Finding Nemo. . Thank goodness!
Adelé was so happy to be home and out of her car seat! It was a VERY quick trip but it was fun and we are glad we went!
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