Day 1 - Devils Tower Run

Well, it was fun today. Started early with people getting together and getting ready for the two rides planned. One was to the Badlands and the other was to Devils Tower which I was leader and glwilson was the tail gunner. We had 38 bikes to start and what a sight it was for that many bikes.

The ride started and what a sight and talk about a string of bikes. The first stop was just west of Custer at a sight that burned in a massive fire in 2000.

This picture is from Dan. Only a part of the group. Nice sunny day (just the start). On to Newcastle and then north to Sundance.

Another picture from Dan (how can you take group pictures when you are in the front). The interesting part of a group this big is how much of a slinky. Filled up in Sundance and then off to Devils Tower.

Picture of some of the bikes at Devils Tower.

Yes I was there and here is proof.

As we were sitting there we looked at the top and said, Is that someone on the top. Sure enough here are two people sitting on the edge of the top. Don't think I will do that. Just about the time we were going to leave a nice rain started and everyone suited up. One person claimed (BD) who chose Waterman to lead a ride. My claim was let me suit up and it will quit. Sure enough it quit.

Made a call ahead for the planned place to eat at and they said we close at 2. Darn, we won't make it there in time. I said we have about 45 people to feed. She said wait a minute, what time will you be here. I said between 2 and 2:30. Her statement, we'll be ready.

Good lunch with some nice burgers. Kawagirl had a chicken sandwich and everyone made fun of her in that we are in beef country and she is eating a chicken. The claim was that it really was buzzard or prairie dog.

Left Huelet and went on the road to Spearfish. Hit a couple of showers but nothing bad. Made it to Spearfish canyon and enjoyed the ride up. Stopped at Bridal Falls. Then continued on to Lead and then on to Custer.

Finally made it back into Custer and everyone made it safe and sound. See you tomorrow.