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“The ride is an event for this community and an invitation to others to come and enjoy what we have in and surrounding
Encouraging dialogue and pushing rural communities toward an action to accomplish a goal, the people of Wall came together to create the annual cycling event. “The community collaboration brought forth many ideas from residents of Wall to connect with each other and the landscape where they live,” recalled Geigle. Wheelin’ to Wall showcases Badlands National Park, Buffalo Gap National Grassland, and Wall as “the perfect trifecta” of experiences and places. “This event creates and/or deepens the participants' experience of the town and terrain,” said Geigle. “The experience creates a sense of place.” The Saturday kicks off at 511 Glenn Street, where riders check in and pick up their packet while grabbing a cup of Dark Canyon Coffee Company and snagging an aforementioned donut from the famous Wall Drug. When signing up, entrants can choose between four rides: pavement (31 or 38 miles) or gravel/mixed surface (35 or 68 miles).
our town.” CHARON GEIGLE
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