Who is going?

[ponch]

Those livestock trucks are worse in the rain. My bike smelled like one after getting doused. It depends on how it goes and how my ass feels. If I get to Valentine and it's not late, I may carry on. The other thing is, I was thinking of going north of Valentine and into SD that way. I've been on the RT 20 way by car and I was thinking of something different. Are there cons going through SD from Valentine? Gas is a big deal too. I don't recall a lot of stations, let alone premium fuel. It'll be fun I am sure.

Originally Posted by 01nomad

The bulk of construction was West of Des Moines. As far as pushing you, I would hate to spend the night in Valentine. The time change is 20 miles west of there so you get an extra hour and that can get you to Chadron. Another 40 minutes will get you to Custer. I guess it depends what time you get started to make it. Get in behind a cattle truck about 1/4 mile and you'll make good time and you don't have to worry about one running over you, or peeing on you as they go by. Have a good and safe trip.

[waterman]

Originally Posted by ponch

Those livestock trucks are worse in the rain. My bike smelled like one after getting doused. It depends on how it goes and how my ass feels. If I get to Valentine and it's not late, I may carry on. The other thing is, I was thinking of going north of Valentine and into SD that way. I've been on the RT 20 way by car and I was thinking of something different. Are there cons going through SD from Valentine? Gas is a big deal too. I don't recall a lot of stations, let alone premium fuel. It'll be fun I am sure.

Nothing there but a reservation. And I mean nothing!!! Oops, forgot about the casino just past the border.

[phenrichs]

That would be the RoseBud res. Your best bet there is to go straight north to Murdo, 77 miles. and don't stop to get there. then turn west on I-90. Gas in Murdo OK. From there you have Kadoka, Wall, New Underwood, and Rapid City if you need gas. But if you need gas at all of them you should invest in a mechanic cause its only 136 from Murdo to Rapid.

[ponch]

If that is the case, I should just take 90 from 29. I really didn't want to take interstates out there too much as they are boring.

Originally Posted by OP

That would be the RoseBud res. Your best bet there is to go straight north to Murdo, 77 miles. and don't stop to get there. then turn west on I-90. Gas in Murdo OK. From there you have Kadoka, Wall, New Underwood, and Rapid City if you need gas. But if you need gas at all of them you should invest in a mechanic cause its only 136 from Murdo to Rapid.

[ponch]

I guess I should just stick to 20 then.

Originally Posted by waterman

Nothing there but a reservation. And I mean nothing!!! Oops, forgot about the casino just past the border.

[kioti]

Ponch,
If you run out on 20 we are staying at the Westerner in Chadron, we have rooms for Saturday and Sunday night. We plan on "exploring" western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming, there is ome Oregon trail stuff I ain't seen yet.

Maybe see you in Chadron.

I will PM my cell number

[glwilson]

Originally Posted by rayski271

im leaving on june 13th route still unplanned

Ray; I am heading out far too early on the 13th for you to follow me. I am going to make it in one day as well which might be a bit much to do on a bike from your distance -- otherwise we could follow each other.

The shortest route is to come west to get to I-90 (find the shortest distance to do so from your place). I-90 is the absolute shortest route from our area; but it will be extremely boring as it is all interstate and mostly straight all the way.

Ride safe out there and take your time. We'll see you there.

Greg

[biscuitsngravy]

My wife and I are leaving Gowrie, IA early on Saturday, 13 June. We'll go to Grand Island, NE and visit family. Sunday we'll travel north to Valentine and stay the night there. On Monday, we'll arrive in Custer late in the afternoon. We'll be ready for the rally on Tuesday morning.
I'll probably ride most of the way, but my wife will be towing our cargo trailer just in case of storms and/or fatigue on my part. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone at the rally.

After the rally, we head for Great Falls, MT, then Moose Jaw and Saskatoon, SK, then back to Iowa. See you all in Custer! BnG

[rayski271]

hey greg im just planning on taking my time getting there figure about 350 mile each day and get there monday afternoon ride safe everyone see you in custer soon

[roadman]

Hey...did someone say I80 was a one lane across Iowa?The route i was going to take from Washington IL was 80 to 29 to 90
now I'm not sure ::)

[ponch]

There is road work on 20 and 80. Here is a link to the state website for road work: http://hb.511ia.org/main.jsf
but I also figure I will be leaving on Sunday morning, so it shouldn't be bad either way.

Originally Posted by roadman

Hey...did someone say I80 was a one lane across Iowa?The route i was going to take from Washington IL was 80 to 29 to 90
now I'm not sure ::)

[roadman]

Thanks ponch

[phenrichs]

roadman, I am looking at the maps and it looks like to avoid construction you can go north to Dubuque and shoot west to I35 then up to Albert Lea, MN(I90) and then head west. No construction on I90 from Albert Lea to Sioux Falls and minimal construction in the Sioux Falls area then clear till Rapid City, according to the SD DOT site.

[01nomad]

Roadman, if you're coming up I-74, get off on I- 280 at I-74/I-80/I-280 Jct. and go around QCA. ( I-80 from I-88 and the Mississippi Bridge is 1 lane westbound. I-280 reconnects with I-80 just west of Davenport.) Then run I- 80 to past Iowa City to I-380 to Waterloo and take 20 west. After that you have options of I-35 or I-29 North if you don't want HYW 20. If you're coming up to I-80 a different way, just go straight to get on I-280 from I-80 Westbound. Don't let the Jct. I-280 and I-74 mess you up in Moline. (airport) Stay on I-280 the whole way after you get on I-280.

[roadman]

Thanks guys.....i'll check it out on the road atlas