End Of Summer BHBH Overnighter

In June, Black Hills Bike Hub hosted "Bikepacking 101," a gathering of local cyclists looking to learn more about bike packing, remove barriers for newcomers, and build our bikepacking community. The enthusiastic audience engaged a moderated panel addressing a variety of topics. A palpable buzz filled the air. See, Bikepacking 101 Social and Bikepacking 101 - A Brief Report. 

USFS Low Standard Road 160.2A winds through the Bald Hills.
This will be on Day 2 of the Rough Road route on BHBH Overnighter #3.

A few weeks later, nine bikepackers, including four intrepid first-timers, rode the BHBH Overnighter #1 out of Sturgis on roads and trails around the Bear Butte area to camp at USFS Alkali Springs campground. The group set up camp, cooked dinner, and chattered well into the night around a roaring campfire. The next morning, and the morning ride home, flew by far too fast.

A month later, six bikepackers rode out of Spearfish on the BHBH Overnighter #2 on their choice of two routes - primarily single track or primarily rough roads - to camp at USFS Timon campground along Roughlock Falls Road. That group included two more first-time bikepackers and featured a surprise visit from legendary bike packer Jason Thorman. Great to see you, Jason, and thanks for the treats and refreshments!

USFS Trail 1601 of the Rough Road route will be on Day 1 of BHBH Overnighter #3.

There's still time to join the summer fun. BHBH Overnighter #3 is set for next weekend, Saturday August 24 and Sunday August 25. For details, go to the Events page on the Black Hills Bike Hub website or their FaceBook Event - Overnighter Stop #3. 

Once again, each day will offer a Single Track route and a Rough Road route. Both start Saturday afternoon at the Big Sheep Management Area parking area off Victoria Lake Road, both camp at the Sheridan Lake North Unit Group Campground, and both return to vehicles the following morning. That's a short, fun get-away in less than 24 hours total.

Check out the routes. You may find something you haven't ridden in a while, maybe never. And you may find some interesting people.