I traveled about 68 miles today.
Transcribed from notebook, July 2: Continued phone trouble, trying to get new phone, without communications for the time being. Chris in Spearfish helped us find a place to camp behind his church. Lisa at Blackbird coffee very kind to let us charge our phones and use their internet. Nearby mountain (crow peak), has been on fire for a few days, can see smoke from spearfish (fire on the mountain, run boys run). Great ride through spearfish canyon, on par with the badlands. Hit 45.5 mph on 7% grade in black hills, new record for trip, lots of fun. Kathy was a great host last night, a former helicopter pilot and lawyer. Flat tire in morning, waiting until Havre to get new tires, still have some life left. Feeling stressed, down, but will persevere. Devils tower tomorrow, excited to meet Frank.