June 6, 2025
60.7 miles today, 1679 miles overall.
I decided to go back to the Hill City town center to pick up some supplies while the others started today’s short trip to Custer State Park. There would be plenty of time to meet up later, as today’s plan was to ride 20-something miles. A few blocks into the ride, I realized I had the peanut butter. I considered turning around to join my cohorts. Then I realized: If I have the peanut butter, then they’ll have to find me later.
This set the stage for my most slow and relaxed morning of the trip so far.
Then, just as I was nearing the planned exit point for the Mickelson Trail, I received a text.
And so we reunited within a few minutes and proceeded to Custer State Park, deciding to eat lunch a bit later.
Upon entering the park we learned that our intended campsite was not available. This set in motion a series of pursuits for campsites further down the road. We traveled through rain (unfortunately) and with a strong tailwind (fortunately) to arrive at Rapid City comfortably before dark, and not terribly wet.
This set the stage for a fine campsite meal of beans and rice before planning the next few days journey.
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