"It was a real treat to be able to tour this remarkable part of the country by bike, and be able to see so many of its wonders in one week. This wouldn't have been possible without the great planning and van support. The shuttle time was integral to the experience, permitting us to bike in the Badlands in the morning, and the Black Hills in the afternoon. I highly recommend this trip."
"The Bad Devil Tour was easier than expected. Once again, Dakota Bike Tours proved to be "Real Rides for Real People", allowing the average biking enthusiast to ride in some beautiful places!"
"The Bad Devil Tour scenery was excellent, routes were good surfaces, adequate shoulders, minimal traffic, and relatively safe. Those are important considerations for me."
"There was a nice variety and interesting friendly hosts at each location. Also good to stay more than one night so you don't feel like you are on the move all the time and you get to enjoy the B&B and relax."
"Dakota Bike Tours was very generous with the meals out and the lunch money and the wine. Even without these perks the tour would be a bargain. The tour guides (Randy & Jim) were both so gracious and a ton of fun to be with. "
"Your "Bad Devil Tour" exceeded our expectations in so many ways. The trip covered a new and spectacular landscape unlike any we'd ever experienced with extraordinary cycling on back roads and top notch, exceptional sag support. You lived up to the claim that you are the "relaxed adventure company"."
"I have been riding my bike in the Badlands and Black Hills for over 40 years and somehow never got over to the Devils Tower Area. Putting the Badlands National Park and Devils Tower National Monument together in one tour is fantastic. The riding is some of the best I have ever had."
Bottom-line, this tour is a Hidden Treasure. It is the tour of choice by our guides and the owner's favorite. It is totally unique with extreme contrast and each of our B&B's is run by gracious people who give their B&B's character and charm. Simply, these are not normal B&B's. And, we are making this tour even better by starting it at Mt. Rushmore.
So what makes it unique? The Badlands National Park is like the surface of the moon with the Circle View Guest Ranch perched with craters on all sides of it like the picture below. Spearfish Canyon is like the Garden of Eden that leads us right into the Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast in Spearfish, and Devils Tower has its mysterious presence with Devils Tower Lodge B&B literally in its backyard with daunting views. Our guests are simply blown away by the variety of our surroundings not to mention that the bicycle riding is absolutely superb due to the rolling country and wide open vistas.
Sunday, Arrival - Our parking place for the week is at Dakota Bike Tours International Headquarters where we will meet by 9:00 a.m. Those guests who fly will be picked up at their Rapid City Motel by 9:00 a.m. We will get ready to ride our bikes and then load up the van to drive to Mt. Rushmore where the tour begins. Following our visit, we will depart on our bikes and quickly descend into Keystone for lunch provided by Dakota Bike Tours. After lunch we depart Keystone (mostly downhill) on a 25-37 mile bike ride (distance depends on the group and weather) to Red Shirt on the far western edge of the Badlands National Park. We will the get in the van and take back roads to Circle View Guest Ranch where our host will treat us to hors d'oeuvres and a dinner that will match the incredible scenery and sunset we will experience from their deck overlooking the White River Valley.
Monday, Bike Tour Begins - First day is 42 - 49 miles in the heart of the Badlands National Park.
Tuesday, Day of Extreme Contrast - This day will include 28 additional miles in the Badlands area, a 60 mile van ride to the Northern Black Hills, and a spectacular 32 mile ride down Spearfish Canyon, a National Scenic Byway. (The van shuttle eliminates unavoidable filler miles that are not premium bicycle miles and makes the contrast more immediate which gives the tour its uniqueness.)
Wednesday, Onto Devils Tower - This day is the most challenging day of the tour. It includes a 60 mile ride with elevation gains to to Devils Tower National Monument from Spearfish. But we break it up at the 30 mile mark for lunch and relaxation, so it has not been as difficult as we first feared when we designed the tour.
Thursday, Playtime - This day is the easiest day of the tour with an open itinerary. But here are some options.
Friday, Final Leg - We will depart from one of the most memorable B&B stays you will ever have and take a 51 mile Northern route through the Bear Lodge Mountains to Beulah where you will be shuttled back to Rapid City.
BAD DEVIL TOUR LEVEL - Moderate+
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NOTE: Fee includes pick-up at a Rapid City Motel and return to Dakota Bike Tours, Rapid City Motel or the Airport, Occupancy Accommodations, 5 dinners, 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, lodging, van support, 2 guides, park entrance fees. Fees do not include admission fees to attractions, single supplement, bike rentals, alcoholic beverage at meals, guide gratuities and additional request for transportation pickup or delivery in addition to our scheduled service. See Services for details.
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