(^96) The Sturgis Bike Rally hosted 500,000, that's right, 500,000 bikers.
The roads were crowded with motorbikes, and all campsites and
motels in the area were filled to the brim. Both the bikes and bikers
came in all shapes and sizes. The riders were both male and female,
all seemingly tattooed from head to toe, and a few of those mammas
were huge—they made a Harley look like a scooter! The reason for
their size soon became apparent as one often saw them sitting, a
giant ice cream cone in one hand and an equally large Coke in the
other. And there I thought I was the queen of unhealthy eating.
Rapid City - Wall - 89 km
Following a quick bite at McDonald's, my path followed Route 90 in an
easterly direction. The road stretched dead straight into a hazy
infinity. Unfortunately, the wind came up, and it became an
unpleasant battle into the wind. Finally, at the tiny, but fascinating,
settlement of Wall, I called it quits and pulled in as the campsite was
just $10 and considered cheap at the time.
Wall wasn't only situated opposite the Badlands National Park
entrance but also home to Wall Drug, a famous roadside stop and
shop. Wall Drug started as a drug store and grew into what it is
today. In addition, Wall is home to a funky Harley Davidson shop and
campground. This tiny community was bustling with bikers en route
to Sturgis. I had an immense desire to pop a wheelie on cycling into
camp, which gave me the giggles, as I could imagine such a sight,
panniers and all flying!
leana
(Leana)
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