Road Trip

HI folks this is ALIEN from Exeter, NH. I'm leaving for South Dakota on July 18th for 2 weeks. I'm taking the northern route (90), into SD then head north to Deadwood, then south to the Badlands, not locked into any special destination or locale. I've been there a half dozen times previous, just never on a bike. Anyone out there want to meet up at some point, give a shout and we'll exchange some info. I'm going solo at this point, anyone welcome.

Hi alien,

That sure sounds like fun. If you get a chance and think of it, take some pictures of your trip. Wish I could get away.

I know it's beginning to sound like I'm from everywhere, but I went to college for a year in South Dakota and this ride really sounds like a great time.

When I was there in 1986 I only had a bicycle so I didn't get to see enough of the area except when I could borrow my Aunt and Uncle's truck or ride around with friends.

But I don't believe there is a more beautiful area in the fall than the black hills. I'm sure it's nice this time of year too, if not too hot.

Good luck on your ride!

It sounds like you will be in the Sturgis area, so be careful. I went there in 2000, and I promised a guy if he could tell me how to get out of there I wouldn't come back. It was just too much of too much for me, but I'm glad I saw it. Kind of like the man with a hot horseshoe; "It don't take long to look at it." Seriously, that is some beautiful country. Enjoy your trip.

Alien, it is a great area to ride in. I'm sure you will enjoy it much more than by car. We rode up there a few years back, Badlands, Sturgis, Crazy Horse, Wall Drug, and the view of the presidents head is really neat. Enjoy the ride. Dick