I usually organize my own bike trips but the Black Hills Tour Company has cured me of that bad habit. They did everything, from reserving hotels to providing a great rental bicycle to transporting all my luggage from place to place. They sequenced the four days of riding the trail optimally. The first day they drove us all south to the Rochford trailhead, so we had a shorter uphill ride and then a glorious downhill into Deadwood. The second day they took us back to Rochford and we rode south for the next three days.
Our driver Robb was outstanding. He’s been a bike guy (racer, mechanic, bike shop owner) for decades, and talking to him as he moved us and our bags was worth the price of admission in itself.
About that pricing—the full cost of the trip was cheaper than it would have been if I’d simply booked the hotels myself, never mind bike rental and luggage transport.
I’ve done self-guided bike trips in five US states and three European countries. This was some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve seen from a bicycle, and one of the best values of any trip I’ve taken. Don’t hesitate to book this trip. Consider asking them to add a second day in Custer to ride the nearby Custer Wildlife Trail. Possible to do Hill City to Custer plus the wildlife in one day, but a very long day unless you’re a super-elite cyclist.
I plan to return, either with family or biking buddies or both.
Réponse de l'hôte
Jun 2021
Hi Jim,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time in the area, and even more pleased that you were happy with the service we were able to provide on the Mick! We would love to see you again soon (with all your biking buddies and family).