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RASDAK RIDERS PEDAL TO WAGNER

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RASDAK RIDERS PEDAL TO WAGNER

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The 7th Annual RASDak (Ride Across South Dakota) adventure began June 1 in Custer where cyclists enjoyed visiting nearby attractions including Crazy Horse Memorial, Jewel Cave National Monument and Custer State Park. From Custer, they headed to Hot Springs on June 2. They enjoyed exploring Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park as they made their way to Hot Springs. Their first stop was Sylvan Lake and the historic Sylvan Lake Lodge. From there they took the scenic Needles Highway before heading south to visit Legion Lake Lodge and Blue Bell Lodge. After Custer State Park they entered Wind Cave National Park. On Monday, June 3 they departed from Hot Springs to Red Cloud Indian School. Their first stop was at Angostura Reservoir. From there, they journeyed across the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, enjoying views of the Badlands and pine-covered buttes. On Tuesday they departed and made their way to Martin.Their first stop was in Pine Ridge and from there they visited the Wounded Knee Historical site. Their day concluded at Martin. They departed Wednesday for Mission. Along the way they stopped to view the Crazy Horse Canyon and made their way to the Saint Francis Mission. Their next stop was at Rosebud before arriving in Mission. Their first, and final stop on the Rosebud Reservation was Okreek. From there they arrived in Carter and Winner before arriving in Gregory. From Gregory, the cyclists made their way to Wagner. They explored the scenic Missouri River valley. They crossed the river at Fort Randall Dam. Wagner Chamber provided a brat and burger supper to the 235 bicyclists at Wagner Lake. After the meal and a time of relaxing and enjoying the scenic park they made their way to Wagner Community School for an evening rest. Saturday morning, bikers took off early for the final 67 mile journey to Yankton. The route followed the Missouri River. They completed their journey on the historic double-decker Meridian bridge, which was converted to pedestrian/bike trail traffic in 2011.