Century Rides


Mt Rushmore Century Ride sponsors three routes that riders can take. There will be a 27 mile, a 100 kilometer and a 100 mile ride. All rides will start at 7:00 AM on Saturday August 16, 2008 from Two Wheeler Dealer at 100 East Blvd North in Rapid City. All routes are subject to change due to construction! The routes are currently organized as follows:

27 Miles

Depart Two Wheeler Dealer starting point. Travel through town to 5th Street. Follow 5th Street to Hwy 16 cut-across, which will take you to Hwy 79. Enjoy the quiet beauty of Hart Ranch Road. Rest & Refresh at an aid station across from Reptile Gardens. Climb a steep grade to Moon Meadows Road. Bike a short jaunt on Sheridan Lake Road. Follow Rapid Creek on the bike path back to Two Wheeler Dealer. Registration Fee is $45.

100 Kilometer

(This is a moderately difficult ride except for one very difficult .8 mile 15% grade hill) Depart Two Wheeler Dealer. Travel a bit through town on 5th Street. Warm up on Hwy 16 cut-across leading to Hwy 79. Proceed to Hermosa, SD and Wwy 40, which you will climb a steep grade on Hayward Hill. Enjoy the sights as you ride through Keystone, SD which turns into County Road 323. Follow county Hwy 323 & Twin Springs Road & be sure to watch for the famous 1880 train as this route crosses the old tracks several times. Ride past Bear Country & Reptile Gardens. Climb a not so steep grade to Moon Meadows Road. Bike a short jaunt on Sheridan Lake Road. Follow Rapid Creek on the bike path back to Two Wheeler Dealer. Registration Fee is $55.

100 Mile

(This is a very difficult ride and should only be attempted by experienced reders!!!) Depart Two Wheeler Dealer. Travel a bit through town on 5th Street. Warm up on Hwy 16 cut-across leading 79. Proceed to Hermosa, SD and Hwy 40, which you will climb a steep grade on Hayward Hill. Enjoy the sights as you ride through Keystone, SD and then onto Hill City. Ride the beautiful Needles Hwy & catch a glimpse of Mt. Rushmore. Proceed on with a ride through Custer State Park follow Hwy 79 north to Hart Ranch Rd. and ride on to the Aid Station at Reptile Gardens. Climb a not so steep grade to Moon Meadows Road. Bike a short jaunt on Sheridan Lake Raod. Follow Rapid Creek on the bike path to Two Wheeler Dealer. Registration Fee is $65.

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