WOW!!  Amazing February weather…upper 40’s and sunny!  If this weather keeps up we’ll be riding the high mountains by late May.

Couldn’t help but stop for some shots by Lake Koocanusa.

Check the iRide Calendar for the details on the  Kabin Fever Krusher road ride out to the Amish hamlet of West Kootenai in early April.

Woke up to a beautiful sunny Saturday morning, although still a bit on the chilly side.  For the past week I have been planning to take the mtb out for the first ride of the season…on dirt that is.  As the weekend drew near I found myself checking the weather online two, three or four times a day hoping the forecast for a dry, sunny Saturday would hold true.

Almost looks like spring...at least for the first few miles. Yes, that is dry dirt!

The weather cooperated and I got out for a great ride.  Dirt, sand, snow, ice and mud…what more could you ask for!

Looking west at the Canadian border and very icy conditions.

Made my way down to Lake Koocanusa for a little beach combing.

Riding the Lake Koocanusa sand...for miles.

Can’t beat February in Montana!

Sun and sand...what more could you ask for in February.

I know it won’t last but it sure was a nice taste of what’s to come!