RIDING TYPE | ◆︎ Advanced
TRIP DURATION | 5-Days
SEASON | June – August
Why Choose Our Centennial Trail Bike Trip?
Conquer South Dakota's Black Hills by Bike
Join Western Spirit Cycling for an unforgettable 5-day Centennial Trail bike trip, a premier Black Hills mountain bike tour that combines exhilarating riding with rich history and breathtaking natural beauty. This challenging route, developed to celebrate South Dakota's centennial, traverses the sacred Black Hills, offering experienced riders a unique blend of singletrack, gravel roads, and paved sections. Discover why this region is cherished as you conquer rugged granite peaks, explore limestone canyons, and witness abundant wildlife.
Since 1990, Western Spirit Cycling has been North America's premier outfitter for adventure cycling tours. We provide fully supported bike tours where every detail is expertly managed, from gourmet meals to cozy camping setups. Our decades of proven experience mean you can focus solely on the adventure, exploring iconic destinations like Mount Rushmore and experiencing the best of mountain biking in South Dakota.
Experience the Black Hills: A Sacred Landscape on Two Wheels
This guided South Dakota cycling adventure is tailored for active and adventurous travelers who appreciate a structured, hassle-free trip that combines outdoor activity with cultural immersion. Our guests seek unique experiences that blend cycling with iconic landmarks, desire comfortable camping, and value expert guidance for navigating diverse terrain.
- Iconic Centennial Trail Exploration: Ride significant sections of the 111-mile Centennial Trail, a route celebrated for its diverse landscapes and historical significance.
- Mount Rushmore Immersion: Enjoy a rare opportunity to bike near and visit the magnificent Mount Rushmore National Monument, a truly inspiring sight from a unique perspective.
- Diverse Terrain & Scenic Beauty: Experience Black Hills singletrack alongside doubletrack, gravel, and paved roads. Ride through dense Ponderosa pine forests, open meadows, and along pristine lakes and creeks, with opportunities for refreshing swims.
- Fully Supported & Expertly Guided: Our experienced, knowledgeable, and certified guides are expert backcountry chefs, camp managers, and bike mechanics. They provide seamless support at comfortable campsites, ensuring your multi-day supported cycling trip is worry-free.
- Decades of Proven Experience: Operating since 1990, Western Spirit Cycling's long-standing history in organized bike tours means deep expertise. We consistently deliver exceptional, memorable cycling holidays.
- Abundant Wildlife Encounters: The Black Hills are teeming with wildlife. Keep an eye out for deer, turkeys, and other native species throughout your Black Hills bike trip.
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A Day With Western Spirit
Rise & Shine
How do you like to start your day? If you like waking up to hot coffee and unforgettable sunrises you’re in luck. Delicious cowboy coffee, fresh fruit salad, pancakes, bacon, granola, yogurt and more.
Hit The Trail
Whether your trip includes: riding
the Rainbow Rim Trail; enjoying breathtaking views of the
Grand Canyon; leading your
friends on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands; or ripping down.
Apres
We base our itineraries around the trails that we love to ride, but also around great camp locations. We love to find the perfect place next to rivers or lakes , or by vistas
and sunset spots.
BIKE TRIP TESTIMONIALS
“It’s been a long time since I’ve been on any organized event and this one was simply amazing. My skill and fitness level were not up to those as others in the group but never once did I feel intimidated…”
“Great salads at lunch, a lot of variety, they guides had food specially prepared for those of us with food issues. Plus, they set up our chairs in the best spots!”
“This was our 3rd trip with Western Spirit, so we knew what to expect from the guides and the support they’d provide. The trip itself was spectacular – the scenery was unbeatable and the weather was perfect.”
“To begin with the landscape and scenery was majestic and awesome. The guides were all instrumental in enhancing the experience with their knowledge, skills, and out of the goodness of their character.”
“Normally I do self supported but having someone else make excellent food makes me want to do it again”
The food was fantastic! I didn’t expect such meals. The guides were so friendly, helpful, and entertaining. They really worked well together. Also, they made sure that everyone in their various skill levels enjoyed the rides and that there was enough for everyone.
“Very accommodating of me being vegan, very cheerful and nice.”
The guides made the trip totally beyond awesome. They were fun, the food was WAY better than I expected, the rides could be were tailored, guiding was superb, trails were a blast, our campsite was sweet. I have zero complaints.
Great salads at lunch, a lot of variety, they guides had food specially prepared for those of us with food issues. Plus, they set up our chairs in the best spots!
“The trip was one of the most incredible experiences of my life… the scenery, the views, the guides, and the food! I loved how great the meals were!!! The guides were unbelievable cooks! After biking all day, to be able to sit down and eat a great meal & drink a beer …man, it was great!”
“Food was WAY better than I expected. I like to eat healthy and was worried about “camping food.” The guides prepared amazing food. The trip was a blast in general with gorgeous scenery and good campsites. Guides were very friendly, patient and helpful”
“I was tired at the end of each day and to have everything taken care of as far as dinner and cleanup, it was so nice to have that not be my issue. The guides were amazing, simply amazing….the food was always excellent, their personalities are different but blended with everyone perfectly!”
“I had been to Canyonlands two years prior so knew scenery was outstanding but it takes on even more magnificence when seen from seat of bike. The guides were awesome and supportive. Food was better than in most restaurants and more than you could eat.”
“Warmth, humor, seriously good people skills,professionalism, competence. They execute their very serious responsibilities with confidence-inspiring grace.”
Your guides are your ambassadors, they are fun, energetic and very knowledgeable. I would not do anything different.
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