South Dakota

The past three days have brought a lot of progress. Amazingly, my mechanical issues seem to have resolved themselves (knock on wood). I suspect a bad batch of gas was the culprit behind all the trouble. While troubleshooting, I did discover that my bike needs a very specific spark plug wrench—so I’ve been on the lookout for one and will keep checking. I have a feeling it’ll come in handy down the line in this adventure.

On the bright side, finding camping spots has gotten much easier as I continue west. Tonight, though, I opted for a hotel to dry off; after three days of rain, all my gear is thoroughly soaked.

I’m excited for tomorrow. I’ll be approaching some scenic spots and starting my journey south along the Pan American Highway.Read more