Upcoming Events

Chilly Nights, Chill Rides
Sep
26

Chilly Nights, Chill Rides

Come ride bikes and have fun with the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting September 12th. Meeting points vary, so please ensure you're heading to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sports and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 to 7 miles accommodating of any pace.

It will be getting dark earlier and earlier, fully charged front and rear lights with adequate brightness for trail riding are required.

Please come equipped with a trail-ready bike, helmet, and water!


HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Chilly Nights, Chill Rides
Oct
10

Chilly Nights, Chill Rides

Come ride bikes and have fun with the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting September 12th. Meeting points vary, so please ensure you're heading to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sports and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 to 7 miles accommodating of any pace.

It will be getting dark earlier and earlier, fully charged front and rear lights with adequate brightness for trail riding are required.

Please come equipped with a trail-ready bike, helmet, and water!


HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Chilly Nights, Chill Rides
Oct
24

Chilly Nights, Chill Rides

Come ride bikes and have fun with the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting September 12th. Meeting points vary, so please ensure you're heading to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sports and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 to 7 miles accommodating of any pace.

It will be getting dark earlier and earlier, fully charged front and rear lights with adequate brightness for trail riding are required.

Please come equipped with a trail-ready bike, helmet, and water!


HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Chilly Nights, Chill Vibes
Sep
12

Chilly Nights, Chill Vibes

Come ride bikes and have fun with the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting September 12th. Meeting points vary, so please ensure you're heading to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sports and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 to 7 miles accommodating of any pace.

It will be getting dark earlier and earlier, fully charged front and rear lights with adequate brightness for trail riding are required.

Please come equipped with a trail-ready bike, helmet, and water!


HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides
Aug
29

Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides

Come ride bikes and have fun with women from the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting June 6th. Meeting points vary, so make sure you're headed to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sport and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 miles or less and accommodating of any pace. This year will feature two bonus weeks outside of Rapid City, and two bike shop social weeks at ACME and Black Hills Bicycles.

These rides are intended to promote and build community around women's mountain biking: female-identifying and non-binary riders of all ages are welcome. Please come equipped with a trail ready bike, helmet, and water!

HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides
Aug
15

Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides

Come ride bikes and have fun with women from the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting June 6th. Meeting points vary, so make sure you're headed to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sport and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 miles or less and accommodating of any pace. This year will feature two bonus weeks outside of Rapid City, and two bike shop social weeks at ACME and Black Hills Bicycles.

These rides are intended to promote and build community around women's mountain biking: female-identifying and non-binary riders of all ages are welcome. Please come equipped with a trail ready bike, helmet, and water!

HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Aug
1

Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

Come ride bikes and have fun with women from the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting June 6th. Meeting points vary, so make sure you're headed to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sport and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 miles or less and accommodating of any pace. This year will feature two bonus weeks outside of Rapid City, and two bike shop social weeks at ACME and Black Hills Bicycles.

These rides are intended to promote and build community around women's mountain biking: female-identifying and non-binary riders of all ages are welcome. Please come equipped with a trail ready bike, helmet, and water!

HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Jul
25

Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

Come ride bikes and have fun with women from the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting June 6th. Meeting points vary, so make sure you're headed to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sport and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 miles or less and accommodating of any pace. This year will feature two bonus weeks outside of Rapid City, and two bike shop social weeks at ACME and Black Hills Bicycles.

These rides are intended to promote and build community around women's mountain biking: female-identifying and non-binary riders of all ages are welcome. Please come equipped with a trail ready bike, helmet, and water!

HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy)
Jul
18

Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy)

Come ride bikes and have fun with women from the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting June 6th. Meeting points vary, so make sure you're headed to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sport and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 miles or less and accommodating of any pace. This year will feature two bonus weeks outside of Rapid City, and two bike shop social weeks at ACME and Black Hills Bicycles.

These rides are intended to promote and build community around women's mountain biking: female-identifying and non-binary riders of all ages are welcome. Please come equipped with a trail ready bike, helmet, and water!

HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy)
Jul
4

Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy)

Come ride bikes and have fun with women from the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting June 6th. Meeting points vary, so make sure you're headed to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sport and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 miles or less and accommodating of any pace. This year will feature two bonus weeks outside of Rapid City, and two bike shop social weeks at ACME and Black Hills Bicycles.

These rides are intended to promote and build community around women's mountain biking: female-identifying and non-binary riders of all ages are welcome. Please come equipped with a trail ready bike, helmet, and water!

HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Jun
27

Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

Come ride bikes and have fun with women from the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting June 6th. Meeting points vary, so make sure you're headed to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sport and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 miles or less and accommodating of any pace. This year will feature two bonus weeks outside of Rapid City, and two bike shop social weeks at ACME and Black Hills Bicycles.

These rides are intended to promote and build community around women's mountain biking: female-identifying and non-binary riders of all ages are welcome. Please come equipped with a trail ready bike, helmet, and water!

HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Jun
20

Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

Come ride bikes and have fun with women from the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting June 6th. Meeting points vary, so make sure you're headed to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sport and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 miles or less and accommodating of any pace. This year will feature two bonus weeks outside of Rapid City, and two bike shop social weeks at ACME and Black Hills Bicycles.

These rides are intended to promote and build community around women's mountain biking: female-identifying and non-binary riders of all ages are welcome. Please come equipped with a trail ready bike, helmet, and water!

HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Bike Packing 101 Social
Jun
18

Bike Packing 101 Social

Join us at Lost Cabin to learn about bikepacking from some of the local legends of the sport! Bikepacking is both an extremely rewarding and humbling way to adventure by bike. You can expect to hear some great insights on what draws people to this type of ridging, how to approach packing, what to bring with you, and many other tools to break down the barriers to entry into the world of adventure riding! Even if you are an experienced rider who has many trips under your belt, join us! This will be a great opportunity to build a community amongst your bikepacking peers!

Schedule of Events:

6:00 PM - 6:30: Show & Tell - Loaded bikes set up around the patio so people can chat with panelists and get ideas for questions.

6:30 –7:30: Panel Discussion – Informal moderated panel discussion and open Q&A.

7:30 – 8:00: Social/Continued Show & Tell – Give the audience a chance to catch up with panelists they want to hear more from on their own.

After the event – BHBH will send a survey out to the event sign-in list and through social media.

Moderators/Hosts

Evan Walterman

Weston Neiffer

Panelists

Craig Groseth

Perry Jewett

Jason Thorman

Heather Heynen

Emily Brown

We will also have a handful of local riders bring their loaded bikes to give attendees the opportunity to see different setups. Feel free to bring your own loaded bike to show off! If you are new to bikepacking, feel free to bring your bike and get gear/load out recommendations!

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Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy)
Jun
13

Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides (Copy) (Copy)

Come ride bikes and have fun with women from the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting June 6th. Meeting points vary, so make sure you're headed to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sport and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 miles or less and accommodating of any pace. This year will feature two bonus weeks outside of Rapid City, and two bike shop social weeks at ACME and Black Hills Bicycles.

These rides are intended to promote and build community around women's mountain biking: female-identifying and non-binary riders of all ages are welcome. Please come equipped with a trail ready bike, helmet, and water!

HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides
Jun
6

Rapid City Ladies' MTB Group Rides

Come ride bikes and have fun with women from the Black Hills cycling community!

Rides are every other Thursday starting June 6th. Meeting points vary, so make sure you're headed to the correct spot each week.

Each week, two group leaders will lead a Sport and Rec group. Sport rides will be 7 to 10 miles at a 7+/- mph pace, and Rec rides will be 5 miles or less and accommodating of any pace. This year will feature two bonus weeks outside of Rapid City, and two bike shop social weeks at ACME and Black Hills Bicycles.

These rides are intended to promote and build community around women's mountain biking: female-identifying and non-binary riders of all ages are welcome. Please come equipped with a trail ready bike, helmet, and water!

HLMP rides meet at the bride at Founder's Park and ride Hanson Larson Memorial Park trails.

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MTB Group Ride #4
May
30

MTB Group Ride #4

Gather on in-town trails for MTB social rides every Thursday in May!

Each week will feature two distance option, including a no-drop shorter distance, to accommodate all riders. We are looking for volunteer leaders for the 16th, 23rd, and 30th! Sign up to lead or sweep here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0B4BABA82AA7FCC52...

Ride leaders will post the meet-up location and routes in the event discussion a few days prior to each ride.

Please come prepared with a maintained bike, water, and a helmet. Event for all members and prospective members.

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MTB Group Ride #3
May
23

MTB Group Ride #3

Gather on in-town trails for MTB social rides every Thursday in May!

Each week will feature two distance option, including a no-drop shorter distance, to accommodate all riders. We are looking for volunteer leaders for the 16th, 23rd, and 30th! Sign up to lead or sweep here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0B4BABA82AA7FCC52...

Ride leaders will post the meet-up location and routes in the event discussion a few days prior to each ride.

Please come prepared with a maintained bike, water, and a helmet. Event for all members and prospective members.

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Skyline Flow Trail Fundraising Event
May
18

Skyline Flow Trail Fundraising Event

Shared on behalf of Black Hills Flow Trail-

Here we go!

With the trail approved, and the first section already funded, we have just begun work and are now ready for our big fundraiser for the Skyline Flow Trail :D

Here is what you have to look forward to at this event:

• Silent & live auctions of high-quality goods and services from local businesses.

• All the information, with plenty of opportunity for Q & A .

• Hanging out in a nice facility with our beloved mountain bike community. There is a dedicated kids room adjacent that will be staffed and will have activities for the kids!

• Healthy food & beverages available.

• All proceeds go towards a world-class bike park in downtown Rapid City!!

If you have something to contribute (goods, services, volunteering at the event, etc.) please get in touch! We can sure use all the help our community is inspired to give.

Thanks to all! What an exciting time.

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Gravel Social #4 Hill City
May
18

Gravel Social #4 Hill City

Routes are out for the finale this Saturday in Hill City! You won't want to miss out on this one. Take a look at the routes below, grab some friends and head for the hills!

https://ridewithgps.com/events/316061-24-bhgs-4-hill-city

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MTB Group Ride #2
May
16

MTB Group Ride #2

RIDE INFO:

Group ride this week (May 16th) will be meeting at Acme Bicycles at 6PM and riding Skyline Trails!

Start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dBTCgyDNW9qYtYSX7

Rec Ride: About 5 miles with a no-drop group and the potential to go a little farther if the whole group agrees! https://www.strava.com/routes/3213519931007765762

Sport Ride: 7 to 10 miles with about 1000ft of climbing at a 7.5+ MPH average pace. Riders who decide to drop can join the Rec group or navigate back to their car independently.

Please come prepared with a maintained bike, water, and a helmet. Event for all members and prospective members.

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Gravel Series #3 - Custer
May
11

Gravel Series #3 - Custer

Presented by BH Gravel and BHBA

Open to all BHBA members along with prospective members. Free to everyone. Donations to support future events are accepted and you can join BHBA at any event or at https://www.imba.com/join/chapter/200798

Starting location is South Dakota Outdoor Shop at 632 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer SD

Find the route here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/314585-24-bhgs-3-custer

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MTB Group Ride #1
May
9

MTB Group Ride #1

Gather on in-town trails for MTB social rides every Thursday in May!

Each week will feature two distance option, including a no-drop shorter distance, to accommodate all riders. We are looking for volunteer leaders for the 16th, 23rd, and 30th! Sign up to lead or sweep here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0B4BABA82AA7FCC52...

Ride leaders will post the meet-up location and routes in the event discussion a few days prior to each ride.

Please come prepared with a maintained bike, water, and a helmet. Event for all members and prospective members.

May 9th Update:
The trails are almost ready to ride, but we don’t want to make more work for our friends at Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park, so we are changing the routes for tonight’s ride.

Come cruise the bike path and a little extra with the Rec group or ride “the Canyons” with the Sport group. Either way, this will be a great chance to catch up with many of the board members and get the lowdown on the All-American Trail from our Trails Director Weston as we ride by!

Hope to see you out tonight!

Start Point - Still Founders Park! https://maps.app.goo.gl/dENacXFk5Y1THqAw7

Rec (No Drop) NEW Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46581696 46581696

Sport (Drop) NEW Route: https://ridewithgpcs.om/routes/46581891

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Raider Park Family Mountain Bike Social
May
5

Raider Park Family Mountain Bike Social

BHMBA is hosting this family-focused mountain bike social to provide an opportunity for parents and kids up to age 12 to mountain bike together and ride with new friends!

Give your kiddos a chance to ride with other kids their age and skill level on the great trails at Raider Park!

There will be lots of activities to keep kids busy between laps of the freshly tuned up Buffalo Berry Flow Trail. Be sure to complete the trail challenge for a fun award, and try out a new bike from Black Hills Bicycle!

This event is open to all current and prospective BHMBA Members and their families.

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Season Opening Trail Workday Party - Buffaloberry
May
4

Season Opening Trail Workday Party - Buffaloberry

All ages are welcome to join us for our first Trail Party!

  • Activities: Trail Clearing: Help maintain our beautiful trails by clearing debris, fallen branches, and overgrown vegetation.

  • Finishing building the existing trail.

  • Erosion Control: Learn how to prevent erosion and protect the trail surface.

  • Community Bonding: Connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts and make a positive impact on our local trails.

  • Bring any yard tools or borrow ours!

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International Women’s Mountain Bike Day!
May
4

International Women’s Mountain Bike Day!

Join us on May 4th for an International Women's Mountain Biking Day bash hosted by Acme Bikes and SRAM Field Guide Emily Brown!

We'll kick things off at 9:30 for a group ride on the Skyline Wilderness Trails, welcoming all skill-levels and inclusive of E-MTBs. After the ride meet back at Acme for a parking lot party, enjoy refreshments and good eats from ‘Time to Fika.

Sponsored by Acme, check your suspension and ask bike tech questions at the Acme tent, practice your wheelie at the SRAM tent, and socialize with other women riders of the Black Hills over lawn games!

This event is intended to promote and build community around women's mountain biking: female-identifying and non-binary riders of all ages are welcome; there will be options to shorten or lengthen the group ride to tailor it to the comfort level of all riders in attendance!

Acme's main parking lot will be set up for the post-ride social; we suggest riding to the event if you are local, there is limited parking available north of Acme's building, and additional parking on the east side of Jackson Blvd and across the street behind Sonic and a signal controlled crosswalk at the W Fulton street intersection.

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Rapid City Clean-Up - Rubbish Ride
May
2

Rapid City Clean-Up - Rubbish Ride

Join us as we go for a ride or hike and clean-up up any trash we find on the Skyline and Founder's Park/HLMP trails system. We'll have trash bags provided by the city and divide up into crews to attach the trails. Recommend you bring gloves and a pack if you're riding to transport your trash bag.

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