At least you were able to go. Keep going as long as you can regardless of the mode of transport.
15th Nat'l NT Rally - Jun 18-21, 2025 - Spearfish, SD
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Not a lot of snow in the Bighorns.
Cool diarama of the Bighorns from lake De Smet looking north.
This seems to be national pirate/skin head day and Feral Govt day. At least the weather is good. Warning to all travelers. The Little Big Horn national cemetery is only open 3 days a week. Which I feel is sad for veterans.
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Left Hankinson ND this AM and blasted across MN and got home about 1 PM.
What a ride this year. Side winds, tail winds, headwinds, and no wind. Temps from 48-108. Traffic from none to backed up for blocks.
What a ride this year. Side winds, tail winds, headwinds, and no wind. Temps from 48-108. Traffic from none to backed up for blocks.
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Good seeing you again Jim!
Glad everyone got home safe, except Chris, He is somewhere in between. Have a safe rest of your trip where ever you are Chris.
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Big Timber MT for the night
Lazy J $129. Super 8, $200 
Phil Tarman
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Wish I could have made it. I won't be riding again.
Then Drive your car next year.
Ken drove from Colorado and stayed in a cabin.
I was thinking about you Phil. I know it must be hard to accept your limitations. If it is any comfort to you I tested my limitations this year. No question my riding skills are eroding. Everything is harder. This AM I realized how sore my back, arms, and shoulders are from riding. The trip home was difficult because of the wind and heat. It took a lot out of me. One of the problems is that I had not done much riding before the Spearfish trip to get in shape. I won't make that mistake again. Each year is a new trip and new experience. Being cognizant of my physical limitations is becoming more and more important. My buddy says "you can get away with a lot of stupid stuff if you think it through first". That's true but at some point the decision has to become to not do it. Temperatures above the mid 90s made the trip home difficult. On my way home I think I only made something under 300 miles each day for the first 2 days and quit riding before 2 PM. I was up and riding before sunrise the first 2 days but was unable to continue in the heat. Probably dehydrated too. Wise to get off the bike.
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Gotta use a camelbak or some way to keep sipping water during the ride.... just a few sips every few miles keeps you balanced... that helps me a lot.
As for the wind, that really sux and I'd rather ride all day in rain than in the wind... you can't relax because you're trying to be prepared for the gusts that surprise you - doesn't matter how old you are - last year I got a lot coming up from Colorado and this year it was crazy in Kansas.
Very true
Stayed at Big Timber. 46 dry sunny cold this am. Perfect. Long day ahead. At Three forks for breakfast. Babes,bear paws, and breakfast. Sandwich. Too cold and early for pirates. Adv bikes only.
It sucks to be me. Babes, breakfast, and bike. And Montana.
I remember that. I was in the Wind River canyon at the time. I learned why they call it the Wind River. It was 30 degrees and 40 mph winds that evening. Curled up in my sleeping bag and poncho liner and stocking cap. Was still cold. We both canceled the idea of camping at 9,000’ the next night.
Yoda had a similar experience somewhere south of us.
Home. 474 miles today. 47 degrees to 90. 10 hours. The worst traffic of the whole trip was the last 50 miles from Coure delane Idaho to my house. Interstate completely californicated.
