Dakota Bike Tour Details
Tour Schedule and Prices
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2010 Tour Schedule and Prices
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Tour Name
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Tour Length
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Tour Dates
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Rate
(Per Person)
Double Occupancy
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10% Repeat Guest or Early Bird Discount
(Deposit by April 1, 2010 to receive Early Bird Discount)
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Bicycle Rental
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ALL INCLUSIVE INN TO INN TOURS |
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6 days
5 nights |
July 11-16
Aug 22-27
Sept 19-24
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$1445
Single Supplement + $375
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$1300 |
$125.00 |
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7 days
6 nights |
July 18-24
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$1695
Single Supplement + $450
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$1525 |
$150.00 |
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6 days
5 nights |
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$1380
Single Supplement + $375
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$1242 |
$125.00 |
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4 days
3 nights |
Aug 15-18 |
$870
Single Supplement + $225
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$783 |
$75.00 |
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3 days
2 nights |
Sept 10-12 |
$445
Single Supplement + $150
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$400 |
$50.00 |
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3 days
2 nights |
Sept 17-19 |
$545
Single Supplement + $150
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$490 |
$50.00 |
MICKELSON TRAIL CATERED CAMPING TOURS |
Tour Name
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Tour Length
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Tour Dates
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Basic Rate
(Per Person)
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Bicycle Rental
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4 days
3 nights
(109 miles)
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$404 |
$100.00 |
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3 days
3 nights
(109 miles)
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$383 |
$75.00 |
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2 days
2 nights
(60 miles)
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$255 |
$50.00 |
The Basic Rate includes shuttle to & from Hill City, luggage transfer, trail pass, dinner, lunch & breakfast, camping, hot showers, on trail tour guide supportl, and sag support at designated trail heads. See specific tour for details.
See dakotabiketours.com for details |
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.
Services Included In Your Price (INN to INN)
- Lodging costs (double occupancy rooms),
including all taxes and fees
- All meals, includes taxes and gratuities
- Morning and afternoon beverage and snacks
- Route planning and detailed area maps
- Guide support along the route
- Van support along the route
- Luggage transfer
- Fees for all park entrances and trail use
- Transportation to starting point, back to starting point (if applicable) and to Rapid City or Airport at end of trip, by 6:00 p.m. Additional request for transportation is on an extra charge basis.
What Is Not Covered (INN to INN)
- Alcohol beverages at restaurants are not generally included. Running an extra tab for this purpose is
welcome by participants.
- Single travelers may request a roommate and will be matched with other tour
guest of the same gender. If one is not available, a single room
additional charge of $75 per night will be assessed.
- Attractions, Entertainment and other admission charges including Crazy Horse Memorial..
- Tour Guide Gratuities are appreciated.
- Bike Rental You may bring your own bike or rent a bike.
Services Included In Your Basic Price (Mickelson Trail Catered Camping)
- Shuttles to & from Hill City
- Luggage & camping equipment transfer.
- Trail pass
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Camping including hot showers
- Trail support
- Sag support at designated trail heads.
Services Available for Additional Charge (Mickelson Trail Catered Camping)
- Porter Service (tent, mattress, set-up, take-down, transfer, chair & daily towels) (1-4 people)
- Bike Rental
What Is Not Covered (Mickelson Trail Catered Camping)
- Alcohol beverages are not generally included.
- Attractions, Entertainment and other admission charges including Crazy Horse Memorial..
- Tour Guide Gratuities are appreciated.
- Special Transportation Requests
- Bike Rental You may bring your own bike.
Reservations
To reserve a place on your Dakota Bike tour, you can call 605-359-5672, click the “Register For Tour” link on each tour page or go to
Tour Registration to set up your tour. Your reservation will be confirmed with your deposit.
Deposits
Final Payment due 60 days prior to start of tour. Tour deposits (per person) are as follows:
- 3-Day/2-Night Tours: $150.00
- 4-Day/3-Night Tours: $200.00
- 6-Day/5-Night Tours: $300.00
- 7-Day/6-Night Tours: $350.00
Method of Payment
All deposits and final payment can be made with cash, by check, or
Visa or Master Card.
Final Payments, Cancellation & Refund Policies
Final payment is due 60 days prior to the starting day of your tour. If your final payment is not received at that time, your reservation will be cancelled and your deposit will not be refunded. If you must cancel your reservation, your cancellation fee will be according to the following:
Depending on the number of days prior to trip
starting day, the cancellation fee per person is:
- 61 or more days, no fee (deposit fully
refunded)
- 31-60 days, your deposit (deposit not refunded)
- 0-31 days, all tour payments (deposit & final payment not refunded)
Travel Insurance
Please purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance since we are unable to make any exceptions to our cancellation policy even for personal emergencies. We will provide trip cancellation insurance information in your confirmation packet.
Arrival, Parking, Final Day
Our Lodges and
B&B's have ample parking for your car and you are welcome to drive your vehicle to our first night's accommodation for our weekend tours. Our mid week tours have a designated meeting place where cars are left for the entire tour. (We will return you to your vehicle on the final tour day for those tours that do not end where your car is parked.) We will also provide a shuttle service at approximately 1:30 p.m. on your arrival day from the Rapid City Airport to the start of our tours and will return you to the Airport or a Rapid City Motel by 6:00 p.m. on our final tour day. We do not recommend anyone flying out on the final tour day of the Black Hills Classic nor do we guarantee arrival to the airport by 6:00 p.m.
Pets
Some of our B&Bs have family pets. Let us know if you have any relevant
allergies. Also, even non-riding guests cannot bring a pet on our tours.
Children
Children 10 years old or older, who are experienced cyclists and who use a 21 gear bike, are very welcome on our tours if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Our smallest rental bike will fit a small person 4 feet 8 inches and taller, so if your child is shorter, you must provide your own bike. If you have thoughts of pulling a child with a tag along half-bike, please contact us so we can discuss it.
On our Mickelson Trail Catered Camping Tours, children 2 years of age and older are welcome providing parents are 100% responsible for their travel and care. Guides do not provide companion tow service or child care services for children. We do rent 7 speed half bikes on a first come first serve basis.
Renting a Bike from Dakota Bike Tours
You can rent an excellent 24 gear Specialized cross bike with straight handle bars from us. Expertly maintained, they come equipped with a front handlebar bag, rear seat bag, water bottle, mirror, and toe straps. We will put on your pedals and seat on our bike if you bring them with you. Bike rental prices are:
- 3-Day/2-Night tour: $50
- 4-Day/3-Night tour: $75
- 6-Day/5-Night tour: $125
- 7-day/6-Night tour: $150
- $25 per day for Mickelson Trail
Bringing Your Own Bike
Hybrid or Cross Bikes with 32c tires or larger are recommended on our Black Hills tours (Northern Hills, Classic and Monument) because we utilize the Mickelson Trail on part of each tour which has a hard limestone crush rock for its surface. Our 32 - 35c tire size works very well on both the Mickelson Trail and on paved surfaces. You are welcome to bring your own bike if it has 21 gears or higher and has recently been tuned up. If your tire size is smaller than 32c, you may wish to use one of our bikes on those days we use the Mickelson Trail at $25 per day. However, you will need to make arrangements prior to the start of the trip. Recumbent bikes are welcome, but guest with long wheel base recumbents have not done well on our tours because of the hilly terrain.
Helmets
Quality helmets are made available to you at no charge. The use of helmets while riding is required on our tours.
Referrals
We would be pleased to provide you with names of people who have been on one of our tours.
Confirmation Packet
We will send you a Confirmation Packet with information about your trip as soon as we receive your deposit. Included in the packet are:
- Tour Route Information
- Registration and Release of Liability Form
- Bike Rental Agreement Form, if applicable
- Trip Cancellation Insurance application form
- Literature about the places you will be staying at including directions on how to get there
- Recommended clothing and bicycling equipment
- Suggestions for getting yourself and your bike ready for the tour
- Bicycle Safety Sheet
- Tour Guide Information
Tour Cancellations by Dakota Bike Tours
Should we have to cancel a tour, we will refund 100% of your tour payments or you may take a different tour with us.
