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Alright, I'm headin' into town.
It's beautiful out. Thought it might be a wet ride.
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Rain clouds travel fast. I didn't sense any of this a few hours ago.
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A new sign. I like it.
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Coming out of a super ride and heading towards a sky of warm colors. I think I'm smiling.
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Time to find a place to hang my helmet.
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S. Dakota has some beautiful bike roads.
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I've been surrounded by rocks & trees all day. The terrain changes from mile to mile.
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I eventually pass them.
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I come up on two bikes riding 2 up. They seem to speed up when they notice me. Might be a little quick for 2 up. What do I know?? The ladies probably love it.
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I wonder if my butt will fit through this.
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I'd like to see the other side of this.
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Every curve has another sight.
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Reminds me of the Lord of the Rings a little.
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There aren't many straight pieces of road @ the Needles Eye.
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You wonder when gravity will take its toll.
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Will an SUV pulling a camper fit here?
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Surrounded.
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I'm glad I chose to take this road.
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Did they use a bit of dynamite?
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Why not? One more time.
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The backside of the monument.
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The front side.
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Going into the park was crowded & cost money. I'm happy being here, outside the park.
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The backside. I turned around because I didn't get my fix of George & the boys.
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Hey, I haven't seen this view before. Glad I turned around.
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Alright!
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Must be close.
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Mount Rushmore has been on my list to visit for a while. Check.
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Nice scenery everywhere.
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Custer, S. Dakota.
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That cow is starin' me down.
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Wind? Rain? Both? Wild.
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Something funky up ahead.
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Not sure if I take this right or not. Just do it.
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Lot of land in this country.
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