Across America North - day 23 - Rapid City, SD --> Wall, SD

Today was a short day of only 58 miles. I arrived at the hotel at about 12:45 and others arrived much earlier. Twenty miles of the route were on the interstate where I am reminded that South Dakota likes its rumble strips. This highway had a rumble strip bordering the lane and another rumble strip taking two thirds of the shoulder. With gusting crosswinds, riding on the narrow strip that was left required some concentration.

It was a warm day so I made note of the Dairy Queen within walking distance of the hotel. With Blizzard in hand, I went off to find Wall Drug just to say I had seen the place. Think of it as the distillation of all tourist traps everywhere.

Tomorrow's ride starts with loading the luggage at 5:15 and riding to breakfast at 5:30. Most will be on the road to Pierre, SD by 6:00. It'll be a long day after 120 miles. South Dakota is a wide state and we won't see Minnesota for another week and after the next rest day.