Day 3 - Badlands and the Final Meal

Thursday started with a smaller gathering than Wednesday. We had 15 bikes rather than the 38 that we had on the run to Devils Tower. Talking Kioti, we made a change in route and went out and back on interstate rather than go thru construction. Pretty much made a straight thru run to Wall and fueled up. Fifteen bikes is much easier to lead and keep track of rather than the 38 on Tuesday. Next stop was in the Badlands.

Everyone looked in awe of the Badlands. It was as green as I have seen it and according to some locals, this was as green as they have ever seen.

Before we left, there was talk of severe storms during the afternoon. There was one cloud but it moved before we got back to Custer. Dry as a bone for the entire trip. Most everyone else talked about getting caught in rain and some hail.

The first stop at the Badlands.

A nice group photo at the beginning of the Badlands.

A picture of Ells and Wander.

A look at the formations on the road.

Here Dan is trying out a new ride or figuring out how to get his Nomad up there.

Ain't that just beautiful? My bike in the lead.

One of my favorite shots.

More pictures of the Badlands.

Another look behind me. Notice the clouds in the horizon. At one point it looked as thou we would be riding home in the rain. Not a drop the entire trip on this day. Many others were talking about getting soaked on the Devils Tower run that day and many of the side trips that others did.

Nice shot of some of the formations in the Badlands.

Nomads behind me?? Yep.

Here is the Nomad Lineup.

A nice shot of Mr. and Mrs. Coacha

Wednesday evening we had a group meal and drawing for prizes that many members brought from everywhere.

Here Bumblebee (aka Todd) is taking pictures. No you are not going to live down the picture from the Devils Tower Run.

Picture of my table on the left.

Front of the lodge.

We road out with Trip and Crew on our way home Friday morning. It was good finally meeting so many of you. A special thanks to Trip for getting this started