Day 22

Rapid City to Kadoka

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Back in the saddle and well-rested, today you will venture into Wall, SD, home of the famous Wall Drug, a strip mall consisting of restaurants, gift shops, and drug stores. You can't miss it, as you undoubtedly have seen billboards for "5 cent coffee" for several days now. Please note that today includes a stretch of three miles and another of 25 miles on Interstate 90 before reaching Wall. While we strive to avoid interstate riding, it is unavoidable due to the nature of the roads in this area. You may certainly opt to shuttle these sections. After a picnic (and a stop at Wall Drug, of course), you will ride into Badlands National Park. This area is a gold mine for fossil discoveries, and findings of new species that once roamed this region is not unheard of. The landscape is extremely delicate, ever changing. It was used by many Native Americans as hunting grounds as well as a place to live, with the higher areas perfect as lookouts to see oncoming enemies or herds of animals. Take your time and soak up the scenery as you wind your way through this unparalleled land of buttes and spires. Be sure to look for antelope, pronghorns, and big horn sheep as you pedal through the park.

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