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Efird participates in ‘the other bike ride’
Josh Chilson
Published: Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 |
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Most people would avoid anything with the words “gut check” in the name of the event.
Not Richard Efird, though. He seeks them out.
The 56-year-old retired from the military and moved to Custer eight years ago. Always one to take on a challenge, he signed up for the Gut Check 212 ride, a 412-mile bike ride from the Wyoming border to the Minnesota border along U.S. Highway 212.
And the cyclists are to complete the ride in 48 hours.
“I love challenges,” Efird said. “They’re just something I feel needs to be done.”
Efird took off along with 32 other riders from the Wyoming border at noon, Friday, Aug. 13. It takes place concurrent with the Sturgis Bike Rally, and many who take part in it call it “the other bike ride.”
Each cyclist had to provide their own support—there was no food, water or lodging provided along the way.
Most people would avoid anything with the words “gut check” in the name of the event. Not Richard Efird, though. He seeks them out. The 56-year-old retired from the military and moved to Custer eight years ago. Always one to take on a challenge, he signed up for the Gut Check 212 ride, a 412-mile bike ride from the Wyoming border to the Minnesota border along U.S. Highway 212. And the cyclists are to complete the ride in 48 hours. “I love challenges,” Efird said. “They’re just something I feel needs to be done.” Efird took off along with 32 other riders from the Wyoming border at noon, Friday, Aug. 13. It takes place concurrent with the Sturgis Bike Rally, and many who take part in it call it “the other bike ride.” Each cyclist had to provide their own support—there was no food, water or lodging provided along the way. Available only in the print version of the Custer County Chronicle. To subscribe, call 605-673-2217.
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