Day 36 04/08/09 Murdo > Rapid City

Woke up very early to beat the heat again but found a broken spoke - far from ideal as i had to cycle through the desolate badlands. Hitched a ride to the nearest bike shop in rapid city. John took us via the badlands so i did not miss these or the famous 'wall drug.' Badlands were stunning! 5cent coffee in wall. Dropped me off in rapid city. I met up with chris from couchsurfing after being prayed for by a family whose son had walked across the states with this massive cross! Chris and three other couchsurfers from wisconsin did some graffiti in a back street whilst i sorted out my route. Chris & Kerry cooked dinner for us before we all went camping! Saw mount rushmore which was nothing special, as severe weather warnings were being announced on the radio! Chris nearly drove us off a cliff - the jeep hydroplaning right to the edge! Also gave me a quick night-time tour of the black hills showing me his local climbing spots. Met Neil, Tim & Kerry and did some cool photography accompanied with lots of beer!