Black Hills South Dakota

On Friday July 5th, we rode from Newcastle Wyoming to Rapid City South Dakota, a distance of 80.9 miles.  We reached the South Dakota state line after only 11 miles of riding and immediately started climbing through the Black Hills.  The weather was perfect for riding, cool and cloudy and no wind.  We rode through the Black Hills National Forest and enjoyed a 17 mile descent through Custer State Park.  It was one of the most scenic rides I have ever enjoyed.  We arrived in Rapid City for a well deserved rest day tomorrow.  We are staying at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and planning for lots of rest and a trip to Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse (via a 15 passenger van).