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Create an AccountA Cycling Journey: The Black Hills & the Mickelson Trail
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Axbow, LLC, the entity that will provide the bicycling equipment during this program, is required by its insurance carrier to obtain a signed liability release waiver from all program participants. Participants must sign Axbow's liability waiver prior to participating in the bicycling activity. This waiver link will be included in the program preparatory materials participants will receive after enrolling in the program and must be completed prior to the program’s commencement. Mickelson Trail/State of South Dakota, is required by its insurance carrier to obtain a signed liability release waiver from all program participants. Participants must sign their liability waiver prior to participating in the bicycling activity. This waiver link will be included in the program preparatory materials participants will receive after enrolling in the program and must be completed prior to the program’s commencement.
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Arrival day is on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Meet the group at Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. Hotel Check-in, 4:30 Program Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, September 12, 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota at Best Western Ramkota Hotel
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 17 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 11 miles .
Airport Shuttle Company - Rapid Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 6053999999
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call a week in advance for reservations. The Airport Shuttle Company accepts cash. Credit cards accepted at the terminal desk only. www.rapidshuttle.com
Rapid City
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 17 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 11 miles .
Ramkota Shuttle
Hotel Shuttle
Phone: 6053438550
Cost: Complimentary Hotel Shuttle. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 17 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 11 miles .
City Cab
Taxi
Phone: 6058631111
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call no earlier than two days ahead for reservations or use their online booking service at rapidcitytaxicab.com/contact. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 17 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 11 miles .
Rapid Taxi
Taxi
Phone: 6053488080
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call no earlier than two days ahead for reservations. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 17 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 11 miles .
Alamo / National
Car Rentals
Phone: 6053932664
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Unless you require personal transportation during the week or you plan to extend your visit, we recommend using the Taxi or Airport Shuttle service. All local transportation is provided during the program.
Arrival day is on 9/7/2025.
Meet the group at Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. Hotel Check-in, 4:30 Program Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, September 12, 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota at Best Western Ramkota Hotel.
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
The first and last night's hotels are the same. Free parking is available for the duration of the program.
Denver, Colorado
The Black Hills are about 400 miles north of Denver. Several routes may be selected.