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PRIVATE GROUP TOURS

We will provide you with your own private on-road fully supported bicycle INN to INN Tour in the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota, Central and Western Colorado, the San Juan Islands of Washington State and in the inner lake district of the West Kootenay region of British Columbia.   We might even go somewhere else if you ask. We can be quite creative so check us out! Even if you fall short of the 6 person minimum, it may still be worth asking.

 

2013 PRIVATE TOUR POSSIBILITIES

(SIX OR MORE GUESTS)

Fully Supported Inn to Inn Bicycle Tours

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TOUR OVERVIEW

 

TOUR DETAILS

Badlands National Park & Wounded Knee Tour
 
  • 4 days, 3 nights
  • June & Sept, best months
  • Moderate in difficulty
  • On Road Travel
  • Road Bikes Recommended
  • 30-50 miles per day
  • $900/person/double occupancy
  • $225 Single Supplement
 

This bicycle tour is in Western South Dakota and is a geological, cultural and historic ride via sections of the historic Bigfoot Trail to Wounded Knee through the Badlands National Park and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The scenery is amazing with high vistas, deep ravines, towering walls and awesome prairie. One of the tour guides will be from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

 

 



Black Hills Classic Tour
  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • June 15 - Sept, best months
  • Moderate to Challenging
  • On and Off Road Travel
  • Hybrid Bikes Recommended for Mickelson Trail
  • Bike Rentals Available
  • 30-44 miles per day
  • $1600/person/double occupancy
  • $375 Single Supplement
 

This tour explores the "Classics" of the Black Hills of South Dakota including Spearfish Canyon, the Mickelson Trail, Mt. Rushmore, Needles Highway, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Memorial as well as historical mining towns such as Deadwood, Rochford, Hill City, Keystone and Custer. With its rich history, beauty, and friendly accommodations, this tour has it all.



Black Hills Monument Tour
  • 4 days, 3 nights
  • June 15 - Sept, best months
  • Moderate to Challenging
  • On and Off Road Travel
  • Hybrid Bikes Recommended for Mickelson Trail
  • Bike Rentals Available
  • 30-44 miles per day
  • $995/person/double occupancy
  • $225 Single Supplement
 

This tour explores the heart of the South Dakota Black Hills featuring classics like Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Highway and a Wildlife Loop Road within Custer State Park as well as the grandeur of the Black Hills themselves. The riding of this tour is very flexible to accommodate rider's ambitions. No one has to do the big climbs if they do not want to, or if the energetic riders wish, they will have ample opportunities to explore additional loops in addition to climbing the big hills.



Bad Devil Tour Deluxe
  • 7 days, 6 nights
  • June 23-29
  • Challenging
  • On Road Travel (except for 22 miles on Mickelson Trail)
  • Road Bikes Recommended
  • Bike Rentals Available for Mickelson Trail @ $25
  • 45-65 miles per day
  • $1800/person/double occupancy
  • $450 Single Supplement
 

We consider this tour as the ultimate in extreme contrast with the mysterious presence of Devils Tower, the Black Hills like the Garden of Eden, and the Badlands depicting the surface of the Moon. The tour starts with Devils Tower National Monument, followed by Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, the hall of fame Mickelson Trail, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore National Memorial and ending in the Badlands National Park. Our guests are simply blown away by the variety of these surroundings not to mention that the bicycle riding is absolutely superb due to the rolling country and wide open vistas.

 



 

 


Northern Hills Tour
Easy to Moderate Difficulty
  • 3 days, 2 nights
  • June 15 - Sept, best months
  • Easy to Moderate (mostly downhill)
  • On and Off Road Travel
  • Hybrid Bikes Recommended for Mickelson Trail
  • Bike Rentals Available
  • 32 miles per day
  • $595/person/double occupancy
  • $150 Single Supplement

This is a perfect weekend tour for riders who want to experience hills but not sure  they want to ride uphill that much.  The tour explores two classics of the Black Hills of South Dakota including Spearfish Canyon and the Mickelson Trail, It is a true trip of contrast and variety. You will stay at the scenic Spearfish Canyon Lodge and end the tour in Hill City where you were picked up at the beginning of the tour.  Extra miles and climbing available for the hardier rider.

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Badlands National
Park Tour

Easy to Moderate Difficulty

  • 3 days, 2 nights
  • June 15 - Sept, best months
  • Easy to Moderate
  • On Road Travel
  • Road Bikes Recommended
  • Bike Rentals Available
  • 28 miles per day
  • $595/person/double occupancy
  • $150 Single Supplement

This tour explores one of the seven wonders of the United States located in Western South Dakota.  The scenery is amazing with high vistas, deep ravines, towering walls and awesome prairie. We will stay at the Circle View Guest perched with craters on all sides of it with fantastic panoramic views. The riding of this tour is planned to accommodate all levels of bicycle riders, so no one has to do more than they wish, or if the energetic riders desire, they will have ample opportunities to explore additional loops in addition to climbing all the hilly stretches.

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Mick Classic Tour

Moderate Tour Difficulty Level

  • 3 days of riding, 3 nights
  • June 15 - Sept, best months
  • Moderate
  • Off Road Travel (crushed limestone)
  • Special Sirrus Hybrids
  • Fully Supported with Upscale Accommodations
  • $895/person/double occupancy
  • $225 Single Supplement

At 3 days of riding, this tour is the standard for doing the entire Mickelson Trail in one outing. The accommodations have been carefully selected to balance both luxury and convenience to the Mickelson Trail. We do provide shuttle service each day to specific locations to even out the distances and elevation gains to a reasonable level. We will also have a tour guide riding on the trail and a van at designated trailheads, so we can be flexible and make appropriate adjustments if necessary.

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San Juan Mountains' Classic Tour

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • July - Sept, best months
  • Moderate+ to Challenging
  • On Road Travel
  • Road Bikes Recommended
  • 25-50 miles per day
  • $1800/person/double occupancy
  • $375 Single Supplement
 
 

This tour travels the majority of the San Juan Skyway in southwestern Colorado on mostly low traffic roads with grades of 6% or less. It is an amazing scenic loop and parts of it are referred to as the American Alps, however, you do not have to be hard core to do this tour.. We will average 36 - 41 miles a day ranging from as much as 50 miles the 4th day and as little as 23 miles the 5th day.. As customary for Dakota Bike Tours, we stay in unique places such as Mesa Verde National Park, and in quaint towns and villages like Rico, Telluride, Ouray and Silverton, all mining towns with a rich history.




San Juan Mountains' Short Tour

Moderate Plus to Challenging Tour Difficulty Rating

  • 3 days, 3 nights
  • June & Sept, best months
  • Moderate+ to Challenging
  • On Road Travel
  • Road Bikes Recommended
  • 25-50 miles per day range
  • $995/person/double occupancy
  • $225 Single Supplement

This tour travels the northern part of the San Juan Skyway in southwestern Colorado. It is on mostly low traffic roads with grades of 6% or less and the design of this route plucks the grandest of the grandeur of this scenic byway with large portions referred to as the American Alps.  Although you need to be in good shape, you do not have to be hard core to do this tour.

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The Heart of the Rockies Tour

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • July & Sept, best months
  • Moderate+ to Challenging
  • On & Off Road Travel (All Paved)
  • Road Bikes Recommended
  • 43 miles per day range
  • $1800/person/double occupancy
  • $375 Single Supplement

This tour has been craftily designed to provide those an opportunity to “Ride the Rockies” without having to be hard core.  Although rated as Moderate + Challenging, this tour may not be as hard as you think with 100 miles on paved bike paths and only 6 miles of 6% grade, the rest is less.  As customary for Dakota Bike Tours, we stay in unique accommodations in quaint towns and villages like Frisco, Red Cliff, Twin Lakes and Baltic.  If you have not guessed it already, we ride through all the big name resorts and historic mining towns such as Vail, Leadville, Aspen and Glenwood Springs.  Yes we are serious, this tour is THE HEART OF THE ROCKIES and you can do it.

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Mesa, Orchards and Vineyards Tour

Easy to Moderate Tour Difficulty Rating

  • 3 days, 2 nights
  • May, June & Sept, best months
  • Easy+ to Moderate
  • On Road Travel
  • Road Bikes or Hybrids Recommended
  • Bike Rentals Available
  • $750/person/double occupancy
  • $225 Single Supplement

This three day tour will be centered in Paonia, Colorado, the sweet spot of the Wine Country in Western Colorado.  Paonia is also noted for its orchards and farm to market organic products that are sold in many places including Aspen Colorado.  . This tour is balanced to combined easy + to moderate cycling on quiet back roads with the ambiance of orchards, vineyards and incredible mesa views.  The finale of the tour will be within a stone’s toss of the north rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, one of the most touted cycling rides in Colorado.

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San Juan Islands Tour

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"Pick a Mick" Tour (Off Road, Camping)

Mick Family
Adventure

4 Days
3 Nights
(Entire Trail, 109 miles)

 

BEST MONTHS for Doing MICKELSON TRAIL

 

June - September

 

 
6+ Guests @ $350/per guest* (Double Occupancy)
$75.00

 


*Children age 4-17 are half Price. Age 3 and under are FREE. (after 8 guest minimum obtained.)

Mick Classic
3 Days of riding
3 Nights
(Entire Trail, 109 miles)
 
6+ Guests @ $350/per guest* (Double Occupancy)
 
$75.00
Mick Blast
2 Days of Riding
2 Nights
(Entire Trail, 109 miles)
 
6+ Guests @ $250/per guest (Double Occupancy)
 
$50.00
Mick Central

2 Days of Riding
1 Night
(middle 60 miles)
 
6+ Guests @ $150/per guest (Double Occupancy)
$50.00
Mick South

2 Days of Riding
1 Night
(southern 60 miles)
 
6+ Guests @ $150/per guest (Double Occupancy)
$50.00

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%, inclines 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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