Can't beef at your pick of the Spokane Centennial Trail - pure heaven on a roadie... and having just ridden Boise's Greenbelt a week ago - thanks to the folks who keep our ride sweet and smooth! Their trail is pretty, but rutted and rough. One thing they've got down pat though is trail manners - we could use a few lessons here (think keep to the right, keep your dog on a short leash and geez... could you just pick up after your pooch?!)

Riding this past weekend I had my third sighting of a well-fed coyote just east of Plantes Ferry. He's not too sketchy around people and he almost seems to challenge you just a bit with his eyes, that is... just before he runs off into the bushes. I've seen tons of cool wildlife on the ride from Coeur d'Alene to Spokane, but I have to admit, that wiley coyote is my favorite!