July 13 Chamberlain to Mitchell SD

Today was hot, dry and hotter.  Sunscreen was everywhere.  Not much to see except corn fields.  Most important topic of conversation was Soft serve vs. ice cream vs. custard.  Of course custard is best.  Yesterday we were so desperate for malts or cones we went to McDonald's.  There was not even a Dairy Queen in town.  I don't know what McDonald's serves, but, it sure isn't quality ice cream.  Several people, besides me, loudly voiced our preference for frozen custard and promised great quality and flavors once we get to WI.
The rest of the food in Chamberlain was VERY good.  Margie, owner of the Anchor Inn where we ate dinner and breakfast made great food for both the dinner and breakfast buffets.  Dinner featured fresh pie.  breakfast was so good I even ate the oatmeal.

Great food if you are ever in Chamberlain SD

Corn Palace, Mitchell, SD

The major tourist trap on today's ride was the Corn Palace in Mitchell SD.  You may like it.  so here are some pictures.

The murals on the walls of the building are made of corn cobs, husks and kernels

I am sure the concept was great in the late 1800s when this started. 
For an alternate view of the ride, here is a link to Randy Mellin's blog.  We regularly ride together.  Randy wears a helmet cam that he can record video or still pictures.  Some of his video is on you tube.  I will get the link when I can.  His first video was "Teton Pass Descent".  Going bike roughly 50 mph on a bike down from the summit.

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=1&doc_id=10776&v=Dx

Tomorrow, Fri., is 74 miles and then a rest day in Sioux Falls.  Lynne wants to ride 15 mi. each way so she can visit Iowa.  She's never been there.  I am having a hard time getting enthused about a 30 mi. bike ride on a REST day.
Looking forward to some great scenery in MN and WI.  In MN we go through Lanesboro on the Root River Trail.  It is a trail converted from an old rail road bed.  Similar to the Sparta Elroy trail in WI which we will also ride.
Enjoy the day
Sam