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Chilly Nights, Chill Rides

Rapid City, SD · Mountain bike

When
Every other Thursday evening, November and December, weather allowingSeason: Nov–Dec
Pace
Three groups: Sport (8+ mph), Rec (8 mph), Rec Lite (under 6.5 mph)Splits into pace groups
Host's website
Hosted by
Black Hills Bike HubNonprofit
Kind of ride
Mountain bike
Made for
Beginner friendly
Map of South Dakota with this ride's start
Rapid City, SD
First time on this ride? Here’s the drill
Bring
a helmet, water, a spare tube or patch kit, a way to pay for the stop.
Arrive
Ten or fifteen minutes before the start time. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
Pace
The easiest pace the host lists is under 6.5 mph: you can talk the whole way. It splits into pace groups. Pick the slowest one your first time; you can move up next week.
Check
Look at @blackhillsbikehub the day of — that's where cancellations, weather calls and start changes get posted.

About the Chilly Nights, Chill Rides group ride

Chilly Nights, Chill Rides is a mountain bike group ride in Rapid City, SD. Schedule: Every other Thursday evening, November and December, weather allowing.

The club's fall night ride series on the trails at M Hill and Skyline. Riders pick from three pace groups. A helmet and a front light are required. A rear light and water are a good idea.

Checked Oct 1, 2026 against source 1. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.

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