DakotaRob
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Just got back this evening from a quick trip to the Black Hills. I've been moping around the house this summer after spending my vacation time on a family trip back east. I was bummed I wouldn't get any solo time on the bike this summer. The wife got tired of my grumbling, and since the kids are visiting the grand parents for two weeks, she told me to hit the road (for the weekend, that is, lol). I've been out in western SD many times, but never on the motorcycle, so that's where I would go.
My whirlwind trip started at 1pm on Friday, when I saddled up for the 400 mile ride to Rapid City where I would be staying Friday and Saturday night. It's great to live in South Dakota, but really (EDIT) to be that far from the nice part of the state! I wanted to get there ASAP, so I opted for I-29 north to I-90 west. It was hot! 105+ with the heat index, and even cruising at just under 80mph, the air hitting me was hot as blazes. First stop was Mitchell, SD after 133 miles, then the next stop was Murdo, SD after 140 miles. Gas in the bike and more water and gatorade for me! From Murdo, it was 135 miles to Ellsworth AFB on the east side of Rapid City where I had lodging reserved.
I did end up having to make a stop in Wall, SD about 50 miles short of my destination... not sure if it was the searing heat, or the non stop Wall drug billboards that made me exit. But the quick 15 minute stop from the heat helped me recharge enough to finish the trip.
A couple quick photos... didn't linger anywhere for too long, afraid my boots would melt to the pavement! A few more posts and photos will follow...
Please read this...
My whirlwind trip started at 1pm on Friday, when I saddled up for the 400 mile ride to Rapid City where I would be staying Friday and Saturday night. It's great to live in South Dakota, but really (EDIT) to be that far from the nice part of the state! I wanted to get there ASAP, so I opted for I-29 north to I-90 west. It was hot! 105+ with the heat index, and even cruising at just under 80mph, the air hitting me was hot as blazes. First stop was Mitchell, SD after 133 miles, then the next stop was Murdo, SD after 140 miles. Gas in the bike and more water and gatorade for me! From Murdo, it was 135 miles to Ellsworth AFB on the east side of Rapid City where I had lodging reserved.
I did end up having to make a stop in Wall, SD about 50 miles short of my destination... not sure if it was the searing heat, or the non stop Wall drug billboards that made me exit. But the quick 15 minute stop from the heat helped me recharge enough to finish the trip.
A couple quick photos... didn't linger anywhere for too long, afraid my boots would melt to the pavement! A few more posts and photos will follow...
Please read this...
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