Dakota Bike Tours, Black Hills, South Dakota

Dakota Bike Tour Levels

Tour Levels

Graded tour levels ensure we have an experience for people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and interest. Most of our tours have the flexibility to be at two levels depending on the rider's choice.

Easy - specifically designed for entry level and very relaxed riding to allow you to gain experience and confidence for on-road touring. Daily mileage is a minimum of 22 miles. This requires a minimum baseline of fitness, exercising twice a week prior to the tour with preferably two 20 mile trips under the belt. An Easy + tour may have a few extra miles with some sustained climbing compared to the easy level.

Moderate - Characterized by moderately hilly terrain of gradual inclines of no greater than 6% and less than 1-2 miles in length. Mileage is between 30-45 miles a day. Requires an average level of fitness, exercising three-four times a week and at least a half a dozen 25-35 mile rides, preferably in moderately hilly terrain, prior to the tour. A Moderate + tour may include inclines of over 6%, inclines of over 2 miles and elevation gains of over 2500 feet a day.

Challenging - Characterized by consistently hilly terrain (elevation gains of over 3000 feet per day) of sustained inclines of over 6% with distances of 40-60 miles per day. Requires a strong level of fitness exercising three-five times per week prior to the tour and comfortable with 40-60 mile days in hilly terrain. A Challenging + tour might involve more than 60 miles a day with long sustained inclines.


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Dakota Bike Tour Levels Tour Levels Graded tour levels ensure we have an experience for people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and interest. Most of our tours have the flexibility to be at two levels depending on the rider's choice. Easy - specifically designed for entry level and very relaxed riding to allow you to gain experience and confidence for on-road touring. Daily mileage is a minimum of 22 miles. This requires a minimum baseline of fitness, exercising twice a week prior to the tour with preferably two 20 mile trips under the belt. An Easy + tour may have a few extra miles with some sustained climbing compared to the easy level. Moderate - Characterized by moderately hilly terrain of gradual inclines of no greater than 6% and less than 1-2 miles in length. Mileage is between 30-45 miles a day. Requires an average level of fitness, exercising three-four times a week and at least a half a dozen 25-35 mile rides, preferably in moderately hilly terrain, prior to the tour. A Moderate + tour may include inclines of over 6%, inclines of over 2 miles and elevation gains of over 2500 feet a day. Challenging - Characterized by consistently hilly terrain (elevation gains of over 3000 feet per day) of sustained inclines of over 6% with distances of 40-60 miles per day. Requires a strong level of fitness exercising three-five times per week prior to the tour and comfortable with 40-60 mile days in hilly terrain. A Challenging + tour might involve more than 60 miles a day with long sustained inclines.
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