Welcome to everyone who has come to be a part of the third annual Black Hills Fat Tire Festival! Check out bhfattirefestival.com for info on events, races, group rides, and more. We hope you enjoy riding, camping, and partying in the Black Hills.
A number of folks turned out last Sunday to help clean up M-Hill. There were several “camps” with tents, clothes, and assorted garbage which were removed.
Before:
After (yeah, it’s not exactly the same shot, but trust me, the garbage is gone 
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After the garbage was hauled away, several folks stuck around to do some rock work for the new portage:
The Dalton Lake XC race is scheduled for Sunday, June 14 and we need help to make it happen. We need:
Director to organize:
Course markers/pre-race group ride leaders
Registration/Timers
People directing on race course
People to lead kids ride
People to lead if some just want to ride the course during the race
Dalton Lake is a great venue for a race, with camping, facilities, and a lake to jump in after a grueling (or not) race. Please contact Dave at grundsdm@rushmore.com if you can help make this happen.
The Storm Mt. race is on for Sunday, May 10. The course is now marked. The race starts at 9:00 AM sharp, with registration taking place from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. For both the pre-ride and the race, please park in Rockerville, across from the Gaslight. If you can’t make the pre-ride on Wednesday, head out there any time and check out the course.
Beginner Loop 3 miles
Sport 8 miles
Expert is 12 miles
Men and women run the same courses
Informal Super D after the XC Race if enough people are interested
Prizes will be raffle style, must be present to win!
Entry Fees
BHMBA Members $15.00
Non-members $25.00
LaFramboise Island Mountain Bike Race
Pierre, SD
Saturday May 30, 2009
In case of heavy rain race cancelled
8:30 – 10:00 Registration
10:15 Race Meeting
10:30 Race Begins
This will be a lap race on essentially flat terrain. One lap = appx. 5.75* miles. The course is a combination of tree-lined, narrow and twisting single-track and open, wider double-track trail. It’s not a really tough or difficult course, but is fast and does have some tight corners and fun, challenging spots. It should be an enjoyable race for riders of all ages and abilities. The course is located on LaFramboise Island Nature Area, at the end of the causeway separating the island from the City of Pierre. It is a natural Missouri River island, owned and managed by the SD Division of Parks & Recreation as a Nature Area. The island is on the Lewis & Clark trail and was visited by Lewis & Clark! The island and its course are also great for nature viewing, bird watching and easy recreational riding.
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The Ridge Riders are hosting a couple of great events this summer in the Spearfish area. The Tinton Trail Super D is on June 21 and the 9th annual Dakota Five-0 will be on Sept. 6. Check out http://www.dakotafiveo.com for more information.
