Black Hills - Travel Logistics

Rapid City, South Dakota
This trip meets at 8:00 a.m. at Acme Bicycles, 4258 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City, South Dakota, 605-343-9534 or 877-520-3731, www.acmebicycles.com. We will load up and drive into the Black Hills to begin our ride. You will need to spend the night before in Rapid City.

GETTING TO RAPID CITY
For help with travel plans, call Time Travel at 800-394-4931 or 703-370-9195.

-Driving.
Rapid City is located 400 miles (6-7 hours) from Denver, the closest international airport.
There is parking available at the bike shop.

-Flying into Rapid City.
United links most major cities through Denver to Rapid City.
Delta links flights through Salt Lake City to Rapid City.
Northwest links flights through Minneapolis to Rapid City.

-TAXI SERVICE
Airport Express Shuttle 605-399-9999 or 800-357-9998
Rapid Taxi 605-348-8080

It is a good idea to book your rooms ahead and these are our recommendations.

Canyon Lake Resort
$81-140
www.canyonlakeresorts.com
605-388-8000
This is the closest hotel to the bike shop, about 1/2 mile.

Super 8
$90
www.super8.com
605-348-8070, 800-800-8000

Best Western
$119-150
www.bestwestern.com
605-343-8550, 800-937-8376

Alex B. Johnson
$102-160
www.alexjohnson.com
605-348-2539, 800-888-2539
Located downtown.

Thrifty Motor Inn
$65
605-342-0551
Located across town from the bike shop, near the Rushmore Mall.

Above rates are approximate.

You will receive a tour packing list with your tour confirmation package. Be sure to bring everything on this list. Weather can be unpredictable so be sure to bring all the warm clothing and rain gear listed! Please pack all of your gear in a medium to large duffel bag. It will ride in the trailer. If you have any questions about anything on the list, please call us.

To ship your bike UPS, send it to Acme Bicycles, 4258 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702. It is critical that you include your name, “Western Spirit Cycling” and tour date on the outside of the box. Check with your local UPS people for the number of days needed for it to arrive in time. It is imperative to have your bike finely tuned and cleaned before your tour so you know it is in top running condition.