https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19VwkyXJwf/ After a wonderful weekend visiting my mom in Sioux Falls, I got dropped back off right where I left off, on the banks of the Missouri River in Chamberlain. I’d booked a room nearby to get an early jump on what I hoped would be a big day. I woke up feeling ready to go. After a hearty breakfast, I got on the I-90 frontage roads and started pedaling. The rolling hills that had been relentless before gradually smoothed out the farther east I went. The sun climbed high and the heat returned, but it wasn’t nearly as brutal as the prior week. The miles kept ticking by. I had good momentum, and the roads were mostly quiet and smooth. Before long, I realized I was on pace to hit my longest ride yet. I rolled into Sioux Falls as the sun dipped lower in the sky and was greeted by their city bike loop, an awesome path that winds through the city. I followed it around to the southwest side of town where mom picked me up, and we headed out for a much-needed pizza dinner. It felt good to put down that many miles in one go. A real benchmark for the trip. Tomorrow I’ll be saying goodbye to family and setting my sights on Iowa. This ride is part of One Mile at a Time: Stop Veteran Suicide, a fundraiser supporting Veteran Expeditions, an incredible nonprofit helping veterans heal through shared outdoor adventure. If you’d like to support the cause, even a small donation goes a long way. www.oneMileFundraiser.com