December in SD

Discussion in 'Ride Reports - Day Trippin'' started by Black Hills, Dec 19, 2011.

  1. Black Hills

    Black Hills Long timer

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    A warner than usual weekend had me saying the hell with skiing and I took the bike out instead. Since the Hills were icy, I headed for the praire. I realize this isn't a proper ADV ride, but you take what you can get at this time of year. I headed east on Hwy 44 to Farmingdale (aka Railroad Buttes OHV area). The trails were dry anbd traction was good so I headed East towards the Cheyenne River.
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    Several miles of this and I was lost
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    I tried to get to the top of this butte, but failed
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    had to settle for this one as a lookout
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    ended up lost more than once, but all in all a good day
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  2. Badjuju

    Badjuju Biker Billy

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    Heck, don't apologise for ridin'. Figger if you're lost at least once, you had an adventure! Thx for sharing. :D
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  3. Little Fauss

    Little Fauss Been here awhile

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    Nice, yep ya gotta take what you can get. Evidently you took my bike.
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  4. TurkeyChicken

    TurkeyChicken Been here awhile

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    I'm jealous. I ended up taking my bike out for a couple of hours the other day when it wasn't snowing or freezing cold. It's been snowing all day today though and now there's a couple inches on the ground :(
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  5. Black Hills

    Black Hills Long timer

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    Sorry about the bike, it just works so damn good I couldn't resist:D

    at least I didn't end up like this beast:

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  6. Dratharr

    Dratharr Been here awhile

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    Very cool, thanks!
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  7. Kyle B

    Kyle B "Dirty Jobs"

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    NICE! I'm from North Dakota. Don't get a chance for rides like that in December often. Looks like good riding. Way better than anything in S Florida!
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