An easy day!
Departed Custer about 10:00 - thank you to Lori for driving us there from your home.
Rode on backroads the whole way, few cars. Lunch in Hysham, pop 350, where we met some local residents. Less than 6 cars passed us all afternoon. All roads paved! Wide open country, many more cows than people.
Event of the day, a rain shower for 15 min in the morning.
Mostly a tail or cross wind today. Wind speed and direction will, among other variables, dictate my progress from here to Minnesota. Fingers crossed.
Now in Forsyth, home of the Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match, which was ending as we arrived.
Pics below from today’s ride.
We spent some time and had supper with John & Patty from Missouri. John is a retired commercial pilot and competed in the black powder contest. He has been a hunter all his life and took up black powder riflery as something different. Patti is a retired accountant. We went to the local pizza joint and had a very pleasant time.
By the numbers:
Dist 51.7 miles
Elev Gain 994 ft
Elev Loss 1,221 ft
Moving Time 3:58
Flat serenity. Looks great Wa.
ReplyDeleteI think that is your first rain of the trip? What is your daily calorie intake? Are you losing weight? I doubt you are gaining any but just curious. Remember to “read those prairie skies” and also feel the air change so you don’t mess with storms. So glad to hear that traffic has not been a factor of late. Ride safe and enjoy! Keep it coming!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Even a little shower can feel good. You are meeting nice people, so I don't think you will ever feel alone even when you are on your own. The black powder event sounds interesting. The back roads with little traffic must be a relief too. Enjoy more quiet road tomorrow-- with a tail wind, of course.
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