INN TO INN TOURS

Our INN to INN tours are fully supported all inclusive bike vacations that utilize unique B&B's and Scenic & Historic Lodges. All meals are provided and dinner will range from gourmet to family style cooking. Each tour has a support van with 2 tour guides and our guests are treated with flexibility and friendliness.

MICKELSON TRAIL CATERED CAMPING – NEW FOR 2010!

The George S. Mickelson Trail is a converted rail-to-trail 109 mile bicycle corridor through the heart of the Black Hills of South Dakota from historical Deadwood to Edgemont South Dakota. It is surfaced with hard crushed limestone that can be ridden with tri-cross or hybrid bikes of 32c tire size or larger and with mountain bikes. With its gentle slopes of no more than 3% grade, it is highly suitable for people of all ages. The trail's scenery is very diverse with granite out-croppings, rolling prairie, meandering streams, deep forests, and lovely mountain meadows. For 2010, Dakota Bike Tours will support 3 lengths of tours during the same time period for all ages and abilities with 3 designated catered camping sites along the trail with dining, shelters, and hot showers. Our basic service will include all meals, shuttles to and from Hill City, luggage transfer, trail pass, camping, showers, tour guide support on trail, and sag support at designated trail heads. For additional costs, we will provide bike rental, tent rental and porter service; and cabin rental on a first come first serve basis. The 3 camp facilities are: Carsten's Cabins (17 miles from start); Crooked Creek Resort (34.1 miles from Carsten's Cabin); and Charms Campground (32 miles from Crooked Creek). It is 26 miles from Charms Campground to Edgemont.

 

2010 TOUR SCHEDULE AND PRICING SPECIAL PRICING ON SELECT TOURS All Inclusive Inn to Inn Tours

TOUR NAME	TOUR LENGTH	TOUR DATES	REGULAR PRICE PER PERSON (Double Occupancy)	SPECIAL PRICING PER PERSON (Double Occupancy)	BICYCLE RENTAL	REGISTER FOR TOUR
Black Hills Classic Tour	6 Days 5 Nights	(Sold Out) July 11-16 Sept 19-24	$1,445 Single Supplement +$375		$125.00
Bad Devil Tour	6 Days 5 Nights	(Sold Out) June 13-18 Sept. 26 – Oct. 1	$1,380 Single Supplement+ $375	$1,175	$125.00
Monument Tour	4 Days 3 Nights	Aug 15-18	$870 Single Supplement+ $225		$75.00
Badlands National Park Tour	3 Days 2 Nights	Sept 10-12	$445 Single Supplement+ $150	$400 $378 (4 or more)	$50.00
MICKELSON TRAIL CATERED CAMPING TOURS

TOUR NAME	TOUR LENGTH	TOUR DATES	REGULAR PRICE PER PERSON	BICYCLE RENTAL	Porter, Tent & Mattress Service	Sleeping Cabins	REGISTER FOR TOUR
Mick Family Adventure	4 Days 3 Nights (109 miles)	June 25-28	$475	$100.00	$90 /Tent (tent sleeps 2-4)	$195 (extra charge for 3 or more)
Mick Classic	3 Days 3 Nights (109 miles)	June 25-28	$450	$75.00	$90 /Tent (tent sleeps 2-4)	$195 (extra charge for 3 or more)
Mick Central	2 Days 2 Nights (60 miles)	June 25-27	$300	$50.00	$60 /Tent (tent sleeps 2-4)	(not available)

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.

Easy + - 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.

Moderate + - tour may include inclines of over 6%, inclindes of over 2 miles and elevation of over 2500 feet per 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.

Challenging + - tour might involve more than 60 miles a day with long sustained inclines.

 

 

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