GEORGE S. MICKELSON BIKE TRAIL | 60 MILES OF REVIEW | AMAZING AND MAJESTIC | BLACK HILLS SD | EP203
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- THE GEORGE S. MICKELSON TRAIL IS EVEN MORE AMAZING AND MAJESTIC THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLY IMAGINE. Check out our trail review of 60 miles of it from Dumont to Pringle South Dakota. Around every curve is new scenery, rocky canyons, babbling brooks, horse trails, railroad tunnels, small towns, roadside art, evergreen forests, prairie-scapes, over 100 bridges and trestles, old mining towns and Wild West heritage!
For Sue & I, the BEST thing we did while in the Hill City/Black Hills area this August 2021 was going on the George S. Mickelson bike trail 6 times over 21 days. It was that good,.....and remember,...........this is our second visit to this trail. We discovered it in 2017!
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I soooooooo want to ride the Mickelson Trail now! You might have created a monster.
We are waiting to see the toy hauler cleaned out, and the ebike bolted down into travel position!
We'll have to add this to our bucket list - looks fantastic.
We were being totally honest,.........we have STILL never found a trail as good as this one.
Wow, there are like hundreds of bikes in one pile, very cool attraction 👍😎
Yes! We love finding things along the way like this!
A very enjoyable episode. Thanks.
We always hesitate putting biking videos on an RV Travel channel, but this trail is in a league of its own!
We loved following you on this adventure. 👍
Awesome! Thank you!
We enjoyed the segment we did of the Mickelson Trail too. What a great job they did protecting that land!
In northern CO we enjoy the Poudre River Trail from Windsor to Greeley and the Poudre Trail from the fish hatchery in Bellvue to east Fort Collins. Colorado is working on completing the Colorado Front Range trail that will eventually run from Wyoming to New Mexico! We're doing that one in segments.
That is awesome! Thanks for including these locations for us and others to explore and experience.
Check out the Route Of The Hiawatha trail on the Montana Idaho border. Only about 15 miles one way but the scenery is fabulous. Lots of tunnels and high trestles. The first tunnel you ride through is 1.66 miles long. There’s a shuttle bus to hall you back hill to the west portal of the tunnel if you choose not to bike all the way back
Thanks for helping us and others with your suggestion!
What a great video and bike trails. I like the Crazy Horse Statue. And that pile of bikes. I was laughing whenMark says all bikes were being stolen. Then getting out out Mark almost had hard time. That’s when you say low bridge. Lol!
Glad you enjoyed it. Bending down is tough for this old guy!
@@OurJourneyInMyles Lol! 😂
If you ever come to the NW, in Northern Idaho, there is the Hiawatha Trail, that is very beautiful, with a number of railroad Bridges (tressels) and tunnels, including one that is over a mile long. Also, the Cour de Alene Trail is over 100 miles long and follows along the Cour De Alene lake, and across a railroad bridge that goes across the lake. Very beautiful. Thanks for showing this trail. It is on our bucketlist now to get to South Dakota with our e-bikes. Keep up the good work with your adventures.
Thanks for bring this trail to everyone's attention!
happy new year and safe travels
Hope it is as fun as last year was,..........minus Covid!
@@OurJourneyInMyles i agree best to you both
As if I needed another reason to visit South Dakota... Great video!
South Dakota is a special place for RVers,...that is a certainty.
Cool area to add to my bucket list. Nice video. Happy New Year. Travel safe.
Happy new year Bob!
I have to agree; Biking gives you that romance with nature that will awaken all the senses while giving the body it's exercise it needs. What a great way to explore the area! And doing on an e-bike makes it more fun! Wishing Mark & Sue a safe, healthy and happy New Year! Cheers! 🥂
We agree Ben. We Ebiked the HECK out of Saint Augustine FL. Without knowing the battery could help us back, I doubt we would have went to a tenth of what we did.
Try the John Wayne Pioneer Trail/ Iron horse in Washington state it too is a rail trail...cheers.
Great tip for all our travelers. Thanks Ray!
Hey I almost broke out in sweat just watching you guys . Loved the video I think I will have to carry a couple extra
batteries now I want sweat. We sold my Moms and father's Farm today so looking for a motorhome will start soon.
You two are so great. Take care hope to see you one day.
Glad you enjoyed it! Whether you are buying new or used, make certain to give National Indoor RV Center a call to see what they can find for you.
A subscriber just took us to dinner last week that saved about 30K by contacting them, and said the buying experience was a pleasure. Then you will be associated with a great outfit that has 5 service centers spread out across the USA,………which you will need. RV’S ARE ALWAYS FALLING APART.
Call Angie Morell at the NIRVC Dallas Location 469-277-1330 or EMAIL at amorell@nirvc.com
Tell her Mark & Sue sent you from Our Journey In Myles,………we will get nothing from this except the satisfaction that you will be in the best buying experience hands in the industry, rather than some places that could literally ruin your RVing adventure beginning!
Angie is mostly in the Dallas location, but I would still start with her. SHE KNOWS HER STUFF.
Great video rides with friends what could be better !😃 Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉🍸🍸🍸
You got that right! Happy 2022 to you as well.
Fun time Happy New year
Happy New Year to you Frank as well!
Hello, dear friends! We have yet to use our Lectric bikes and this segment was very motivating! Hoping to see you again in Tampa! BTW, thanks for including us in your video about NIRVC! Our family really enjoyed seeing us with you on CZcams!
Sue & I will be at the 2022 Tampa RV Show 01-18-22 thru 01-23-22.
We will be at the RV Trip Wizard Booth on Friday 01-21-22 from 11am-1pm and on Saturday 01-22-22 9 to 11 am.
We will be at the TSD Logistics Diesel Fuel Card Booth on Saturday 1pm to 3pm if we don’t die from the first two hours at the RV Trip Wizard Booth! Glad you liked the NIRVC segment. When we didn't hear from you we thought maybe you unsubscribed! Looking forward to seeing you again. Meeting at the booths may be a bad plan,.......
@@OurJourneyInMyles We would NEVER unsubscribe from you! We went on a family cruise and then to Las Vegas for a week to celebrate our 56th anniversary. Then Christmas and New Year. We agree about spending time together outside the vendor booths since you will be very busy greeting your many admirers! Hopefully we can have dinner together if your time allows.
What a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors on an eBike! Happy New Year ! I've spent 47 years riding the rails in hi-rail inspection vehicles and enjoying nature through raw, natural countryside. I think I'd love Rails-to-Trails riding on an eBike!!!
Happy new year Jim! The manageable grades of a rails to trails path AND an Ebike is the perfect combination.
Love your channel you do a wonderful job John chalker Waterbury Connecticut CC 🙏👼🍾🍾🌹🌹❤️❤️
Thank you kindly John!
Love the scenery
Thanks for the video
Glad you enjoyed it Oliver! It is 100 times better in real life,.....
We just boudoir new to us Newmar
Stuck in British Columbia Canada in 2 feet of snow and its currently snowing so the vidare great
Enjoyed the Video. be Safe!!
Thanks, you too Brad!
I love you bike trail videos and glad to hear you may make it a feature of your travels. Safe and happy new year.
Ebikes have really enhanced our bike riding adventures.
I thought the same thing as Mark walked up. "Watcha doin Sue?"
Thanks for checking in!
Great video!! You should check out the Hiawatha Trail (also a Rails to Trails) on the Montana/Idaho state line. Spectacular trestles and tunnels. One tunnel is about 2 miles long, so don’t forget to carry really good led headlamps. Same loose gravel/hard pack surface…round trip was about 25 miles. Need to make reservations online
Thanks for the tip for Sue & I as well as all our viewers that love to ride bikes!!
Thanks Sue and you too Mark!
I have to put that bike trail on my bucket list. That looked like so much fun! Thank You for sharing!😊🍺
Rails to Trails bike trips are all the best!
Always detour for a root beer float!
LOVE A & W Root Beer Floats,..........with the icy froth on the glass!
thanks for the railtrail app tip!!
Our pleasure guys,.......this trail is like no other!
Lov the spring seats.
The grill needs a Saturn-A-Top
The wings that fold out are a "mini" Saturna Top feature! Thanks for the memories!
About time... great video...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sue, do you worry about all the trouble Mark could get himself into when you leave him alone?
OBTW - a used vertical Dutch Star in South Dakota would look like the semi truck on the Quick Trip sign on I90/I94 in Mauston Wisconsin.
Sue worries about a lot of things about me. That's how I know she love me!
Watched this great video last week. We love the Michelson trail. I ran from a trailhead south of the Lazy J RV park to Hill City. What a glorious early morning run. Later in the trip we rented bikes in Hill City and biked north through two or three tunnels. Lots of fun. Great time had by all!
That is awesome! I used to LOVE to jog back in the day. I can imagine how magical it was. Just breathing the air is a treat.
Great video, awesome biking area. Happy New Year, see you Guys out there in 22 😎😎🚐🚐
Thanks! You too Vince!
34 miles I am so impressed. I love when you take us on your bike rides you always show such beautiful things.
The Elux Brand Malibu GT model has a GIANT 21Ah battery. We can easily get 70 miles out of one charge in the flat terrain of Florida we are in now. In the Hills of the Mickelson Bike Trail, I would be able to count on and easy 50 plus! We are always peddling with the assist set to the lowest range. Our butts wear out at about 25 to 35 miles in one day.
You are impressed by someone riding a moped for 34 miles?
Great video 😁
Thanks for the visit Stephen!
Nice trail. Thank you for sharing. I believe that it may be a video that has encouraged Fred to get out more with me on the bikes. We will have to check out the Mickelson Trail. Mary 💕Fred
Your welcome you guys!
Sure is nice weather. Slightly different weather now with an artic blast hitting much of the middle lands. Have a happy, safe and healthy New Year.
Like all places in the US, timing is key!
Thanks for sharing the info on this trail. We have visited S. Dakota previously but didn’t know about this trail. We now have a great trip planned for next summer, thanks to you. Safe travels & happy trails! 👍🇺🇸
Our pleasure guys!
Nice riding skipper glad you all had a great ride
Thanks 👍This trail makes a great day a sure bet!
Great way to get a ground level perspective you can’t get by driving. Hope you had a great Christmas and continue with a Happy New Year.
Thanks, you too! Visiting areas in a bike is the most intimate for sure.
Hey there. Just found your channel. Great video. We are just learning the video ropes with our channel. Happy New Year
Awesome! Thank you! Being a CZcamsr is a ton of work, but it has its rewards. Stay with it,.........and you will have a hobby and scrapbook of your life all in one!
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You are right. Hope you get a chance to check ours out. Our grandkids really love the fact that we started one.
Nice state I have bought land up there outside Hot Spring for my retirement will look forward to spending a lot of time there. Enjoy your travels Happy New Year.
Sounds like a great plan! Happy New Year Mike.
Nice cute little town. Only 8 live there. This was all nice to watch and learn about history. You went far on those trails. How far dud you go on those trails?
Hope you have a great night and week. Travel safe.
Thanks 👍. We did the 60 miles of this 109 mile trail is sections! Each ride was about 17 miles out and then back.
@@OurJourneyInMyles Wow! You put a lot of miles on them ebikes. You might have to retire them in that bike building pile. Lol! 😄
Marco's ThinkTank in action 🧐 Have an Rving Good New Year guys.
Thanks for checking in once again Adam.
There are seats for young people, usually small and built for speed. Then there are seats for us older "classics".....softer and built for comfort. I am hoping that Lazy Boy will come out with their own design "seats for relics". (This video sponsored by Cheek Salve)
The recumbents we STILL HAVE are as close to Lazy Boys as you are going to get. We will electrify those some day!
Actually those narrow seats are more comfortable than the big bulky "comfy" looking ones. My Rad Power Bike came with a wide "comfy" seat and boy did it make my butts soar! I swapped it for a memory foam narrow seat and it feels wonderful . . .I'm assuming that's because my cheeks are hanging feely on each side?? TMI I'm sure but thought you should know :o)
We have heard that before!
I am just wondering with the people that you are riding with what brand name E Bike 🚴 is having the less problems thanks Kevin 💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Sue & I have Elux Brand, Malibu GT model ebikes. Blonde Linda also has an Elux. They have been trouble free. The GT Model has a GIANT 21Ah battery. We can easily get 70 miles out of one charge in the flat terrain of Florida we are in now. In the Hills of the Mickelson Bike Trail, I would be able to count on and easy 50 plus! Out butts wear out at about 35 miles in one day. Pat and Paul (his chain fell off) have Pedego Ebikes. They like them, but will be replacing them. They are constantly breaking spokes! Brian's 21 speed hybrid ebike was the most problematic, mainly due to being transported outside. Even though its covered while traveling, it gets weathered. Not sure what the brand is.
Hey Mark and Sue! I heard that you rode your recumbents on this trail previously! We have e-recumbent trikes that we will have with us when we’re in that area. I was wondering if you think the trail is doable on the trikes? I’m sort of cautious about gravel trails. We’ve ridden trails from Florida to Maine here and there. Long time viewer!
I would have to say you will be OK. Their will be areas that are not ideal, BUT missing this trail would be a MAJOR error. Our 2 wheel recumbents were not real good for this because the tires where only 1.5 in front and 1.75 in the rear. But guess what? we did it twice with those bikes in one week when we were there. It is that good. Thanks for sticking with us,....
@@OurJourneyInMyles by the way, where are you today!
I think this is the coolest trailhead I’ve seen. So beautifully designed and nature at its best. How did the battery life do in your bikes. Happy New Year Mark and Sue may 2022 be even better and even more adventures🤙
The Elux Malibu GT model has a GIANT 21Ah battery. We can easily get 70 miles out of one charge in the flat terrain of Florida we are in now. In the Hills of the Mickelson Bike Trail, I would be able to count on and easy 50 plus! Our butts wear out at about 35 miles in one day.
I love the bike trails. I have an ebike so my question is did you worry about not having enough charge in your battery to get back? Do you carry a charger with you on the trail?
We DO NOT carry an extra battery. I recommend folks get bikes that take IDENTICAL BATTERY FORM FACTORS. That way, the person who uses the most battery can "swap batteries at the 50% point", and then both turn around and get back without taking that lower battery down to zero! Sue & I have Elux Brand, Malibu GT model ebikes. Blonde Linda also has an Elux. They have been trouble free. The GT Model has a GIANT 21Ah battery. We can easily get 70 miles out of one charge in the flat terrain of Florida we are in now. In the Hills of the Mickelson Bike Trail, I would be able to count on and easy 50 plus! Out butts wear out at about 35 miles in one day. Pat and Paul (his chain fell off in the video) have Pedego Ebikes. They like them, but will be replacing them. They are constantly breaking spokes! Brian's 21 speed hybrid ebike was the most problematic, mainly due to being transported outside. Even though its covered while traveling, it gets weathered. Not sure what the brand is.
@@OurJourneyInMyles thanks for the quick reply. My wife and I have a 32 ft gas Tiffin. We live in south Florida, retired and try to get get out as much as possible. We enjoy your videos and hope to meet you guys sometime down the road
Hi Sue, why do you travel home without Mark? You never say why Mark stays behind.
This is Mark. Sue is visiting her daughter, grandson, mom, relatives and friends when she travels home. I prefer to stay with the rig and work on projects, videos and other things like staying up late and sleeping in!
Great Video.. Mickelson Trail just moved up a couple notches.. I bike a lot of Bike trails.. This Looks really Interesting.. What kind of E bike does he ride? Looking for a E bike for my favorite lady.. Thanks..
Sue & I have Elux Brand, Malibu GT model ebikes. Blonde Linda also has an Elux. They have been trouble free. The GT Model has a GIANT 21Ah battery. We can easily get 70 miles out of one charge in the flat terrain of Florida we are in now. In the Hills of the Mickelson Bike Trail, I would be able to count on and easy 50 plus! Out butts wear out at about 35 miles in one day. Pat and Paul (his chain fell off in the video) have Pedego Ebikes. They like them, but will be replacing them. They are constantly breaking spokes! Brian's 21 speed hybrid ebike was the most problematic, mainly due to being transported outside. Even though its covered while traveling, it gets weathered. Not sure what the brand is.
@@OurJourneyInMyles Great Info Thanks 😁
Great video. How many miles do you get out of your E Bikes?
Sue & I have Elux Brand, Malibu GT model ebikes. They have been trouble free. The GT Model has a GIANT 21Ah battery. We can easily get 70 miles out of one charge in the flat terrain of Florida we are in now. In the Hills of the Mickelson Bike Trail, I would be able to count on and easy 50 plus! Out butts wear out at about 35 miles in one day.
@@OurJourneyInMyles Thanks. Love watching your videos.Plan on retiring end of this year and get a Class A and travel the US.
Sue...did you find a charger for the 'ld Chan Man halfway out?
I made sure to get some rest the night before because I didn't want to be the lagger on this trail!
Great video, and some really cool trails in South Dakota. Isn't traillink great? I love it, and use it all the time to find bike trails around Milwaukee and the rest of Wisconsin. If you ever get up north in Wisconsin you have to ride the Heart of Vilas County Trail System. It is awesome. It is all paved and 52 miles long, going through Mercer, Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction, Sayner, and St. Germain. My favorite is the Manitowish Waters Bike Trail. It's 18 miles and runs through forests of pine trees, rivers, lakes, bridges, parks, and even a beautiful pavilion. It is the prettiest and best trail that I have ever ridden. I hear that from other people who ride this trail too. Check out you tube to see video's of this trail. It really shows the beauty. Also I posted a lot of pics on traillink of this trail since I have ridden it 15 times in the last two years.
Once folks start to use Trail Link, it's almost too good to be true!
Do you carry an extra battery for your electric bikes?
We DO NOT carry an extra battery. I recommend folks get bikes that take IDENTICAL BATTERY FORM FACTORS. That way, the person who uses the most battery can "swap batteries at the 50% point", and then both turn around and get back without taking that lower battery down to zero! Sue & I have Elux Brand, Malibu GT model ebikes. Blonde Linda also has an Elux. They have been trouble free. The GT Model has a GIANT 21Ah battery. We can easily get 70 miles out of one charge in the flat terrain of Florida we are in now. In the Hills of the Mickelson Bike Trail, I would be able to count on and easy 50 plus! Out butts wear out at about 35 miles in one day. Pat and Paul (his chain fell off in the video) have Pedego Ebikes. They like them, but will be replacing them. They are constantly breaking spokes! Brian's 21 speed hybrid ebike was the most problematic, mainly due to being transported outside. Even though its covered while traveling, it gets weathered. Not sure what the brand is.
@@OurJourneyInMyles thank you. Never though about changing batteries like that.
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Awesome video Sue and Mark! How much range can y’all get out of a single charge on your eBikes? My wife and I just ordered a couple of Lectric eBikes to use on our adventures. Thank you for sharing your super videos and Happy New Year!
The Elux Brand Malibu GT model has a GIANT 21Ah battery. We can easily get 70 miles out of one charge in the flat terrain of Florida we are in now. In the Hills of the Mickelson Bike Trail, I would be able to count on and easy 50 plus! We are always peddling with the assist set to the lowest range. Our butts wear out at about 25 to 35 miles in one day.
@@OurJourneyInMyles Thank you!
Hello, could you post a link for the helmet light you have on your sena? I checked your Amazon list but did not see it listed there. Thank you
That light on my bike helmet is a 15 year OLD Ray-O-Vac head/helmet light I removed the elastic straps off of, and zip tied it to my bike helmet. It is discontinued, but if you google this, I found a similar one on Amazon: Rechargeable LED Headlamp, Super Bright 2500 Lumens Head Lamp with 3 Modes, IPX4 Waterproof Zoomable Headlamps Flashlight for Running, Camping, Repairing (2 Batteries, USB Cable Included) (I personally HATE rechargeables for something I need to depend on!) My light takes (3) AA
@@OurJourneyInMyles it so important to have a light on your head at night. It's the first highest point drivers will notice. I also have the sena helmet and I plan on attaching the light on top as you have done. I thought what a great idea. I have some old ones too which are.battery only. I will buy a rechargeable one for other endeavors.. Thank you for responding and I really enjoy your videos!
Great video. I liked how you would start peddling when the camera was on. Check your mail I sent you something.
Got it! The Vegas Rally must have been great,.....that Las Vega Oasis RV campground is really nice. We stayed there for a month. I am guessing Brett is hi-balling it to the Tampa RV Show in his Newmar Essex motorhome now?
@@OurJourneyInMyles Brett may be so busey he will fly down. He flies more than some commercial pilot's. We can't make it down to see you big shot "media creators" Next AIM Rally We will make is the one before the FMCA rally in AZ.