Spring Cycling in Yellowstone - South Entrance

We parked in Flagg Ranch and rode the 1 mile north to the South Entrance. From there, it was approximately 25 miles to West Thumb where we would turn and head east around the north shore of Lake Yellowstone for another 25 miles to Lake Village before turning around and riding back. The lake was still very much frozen.

There may have been a wolf walking out on the ice 100 yards off shore. Didn't get a real good look at it, but that's what the 20 people were saying who had stopped there to take pictures.

I'd never ridden on a road with 5-10 foot high snowbanks on either side. Created a bit of concern over not having any escape routes at all when cars would pass by. I don't like the feeling of being trapped. Unless it's dark. And I have a blanket.