75 miles, 5125 feet of climbing. Nice morning, temp 50 degrees at departure and 75 at arrival. We were forecast to have severe thunderstorms on arrival in Rapid City but we were all in by the time the rain came. Scenery was fantastic. We began climbing into pine and prairie with buffalo (1) and prairie dogs barking at us as we rode by. We expected to find wild life everywhere but that didn't materialize. We saw Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore memorials. We had a tough day due to all the climbing, but the fact it was so pretty made it easier. Tomorrow is only 57 miles and we get to sleep in a little.
Oh, almost forget. Came upon a rider fell when his bike hit a groove in the rode. He was pretty shaken up and cracked his helmet in 4 places but I think he will be okay to ride tomorrow. I hope so. He is our oldest rider, 74 years young!
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