Prepping for bucket list trip

[alanp]

alanp,

We have similar preferences for MC routes: 128 in Utah, and 14 in northern CO are two of my favorite roads. Have ridden on 128 at least 5 times; have driven on 14 many times; ridden on it 2-3 times. I think my fellow traveler, Kirby, would appreciate them, too.

Jon

Great minds think alike...

Sounds like you are pretty well up to speed.  It is going to be a great trip for you!

[Chuck in Indiana]

There is virtually no camping anywhere near the Badlands. Hotels are expensive. Plan accordingly. 

Google Spearfish canyon campground..

[Seventy One]

Google Spearfish canyon campground..

That's 107 miles away.

[Chuck in Indiana]

That's 107 miles away.

My bad.. I was thinking Black Hills. We camped at a KOA in the Bad lands..it was fine.

[Tkelly]

Take the county road south from Hannibal to Louisana Mo.On of the most scenic views of the Mississippi.

[lorazepam]

Custer state park and needles highway are great stops in the black hills. I really love that area.

[80CX100]

Wounded Knee massacre site is worth a stop. That's just south of the Badlands on SD18.

Bring lots of water. Drinks lots of water. A mesh jacket nearly killed me a few years ago due to dehydration. I would never consider touring one again after that. It is possible to have too much ventilation. I didn't even know I was dehydrated until I started making stupid mistakes (mixing up the brake and clutch levers, blowing through a 4-way stop at 55mph, down shifting instead of upshifting, etc). Pay attention and be aware.

     I'm loving reading this thread, I don't even have a passport, no real desire to deal with the headache of crossing the 49th, but you have some beautiful country and rides down there.

     The water warning is one bearing repeating,,, btdt,,,

     I've also learned to be very mindful after eating lunch or supper when I'm riding,,,depending on sugars and refined carbs, my blood sugars can sometimes do a bit of a dance,,, I've noticed my reactions and thought process,,, not as sharp as usual,,, good idea sometimes just to stop, stretch, rehydrate, coffee, eat an orange , banana, granola bar whatever works for you to keep you sharp. fwiw.

    Safe travels

    Kelly

[LowRyter]

Custer state park and needles highway are great stops in the black hills. I really love that area.

Absolutely, one of the scenic places anywhere + Mt Rushmore, Hill City, Deadwood