We began this morning with a special dedication to Hilary, a restaurant manager who donated food to us. She is currently undergoing cancer treatment, working far too many hours a week.
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| We dedicate today to Hilary. Stay strong and hopeful! |
We left Rapid City hopeful, determined to overcome whatever came our way today. Fortunately, the Black Hills were not as bad as we thought they would be--and they were definitely beautiful!
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| The ascent into the Black Hills was scenic from the moment it started. |
The climb was not a straight ascent, but mixed between ascents and descents as we climbed over individual peaks. One of my favorite parts of today's ride--and the Team Seattle 2012 route as a whole--was the back country roads through the Black Hills National Forest.
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| Gravel paths dotted with cattle and dogwood trees were the most enjoyable to ride along. Whenever I imagined leaving home as a kid and traveling far way, I imagined walking along a path just like this one. This route will always hold a special sense of beauty and nostalgia. |
Before long, the ascents had ceased and we descended out the Black Hills, out of South Dakota, and into Wyoming!
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| Cloudy mountain peaks greeted us as we descended into Wyoming. The view was stunning. |
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| I've learned one thing about Wyoming already: it's mountainous and will not be an easy state to cross! |
Weary from the Black Hills, we're all settling into bed early here in Sundance, WY. Only time will tell what this state will bring us.
Wandering through Wyoming,
James
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Today was dedicated to Hilary, as indicated earlier.
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