Cycling the Majestic Mickelson Trail
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Join me for an five day, out and back trip of the Mickelson Trail in beautiful South Dakota. Immersed in old west history, this trail is truly unique as we travel through the Black Hills from Edgemont to Deadwood and back. Few trails can match the majestic nature of this journey.
#mickelsontrail #biketouring #deadwood
Milestones:
0:01:12 Day 1: Edgemont to Custer
0:22:46 Day 2: Custer to Deadwood
0:44:59 Day 3: Touring Deadwood
0:50:43 Day 4: Deadwood to Hill City
1:08:02 Day 5: Hill City to Edgemont
History Segments:
0:26:31 Crazy Horse
0:38:42 Charlie Utter
0:46:30 Wild Bill Hickok
0:43:04 Homestake Mine History (George Hearst)
0:57:26 Calamity Jane (Martha Burke)
1:16:13 Seth Bullock
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That was awesome, Bryan. You brought so much history to such an impressive trail. Great stuff and so well done. Can’t wait to watch your next one.
Thanks, buddy. Glad you enjoyed it. Such a great trail and so much beauty.
Thanks for an other great video and history lesson. I'm sitting here with watching the video on my computer monitor and looking up gravel bikes on my phone!!
Glad you enjoyed it! The Mickelson was incredible. I’m still daydreaming about that ride.
wish I could still ride.. For some reason of all the trails from all the bike packing videos this would be the "one" that I would need to do. Thank you so much for sharing!
Glad you liked it.
Awesome video! Thanks for making it.
Glad you liked it, Steve.
What an awesome ride. We plan to do the Mickelson in early September. And for sure; I'm proud to be like my parents. I'm grateful to God that I was born to my family. Great ride!!!!!
At this point, the Mickelson sits at #1 on my fav rail trail. So unique and beautiful. I’m already trying to arrange to return and finally get to see the monuments. 😊 thanks for watching and three cheers for being thankful! 🙏
Thank you for your thoughts on your sons and your Dad. I miss my Dad. About the time I was old enough to really want to get to know him, he fell into dementia. You did it right.
I am a hill guy. Hills usually reward the climb with a nice downhill run. Headwinds never do.
With regards to hills…I think that’s it. Theres a reward. Wind? No reward. Just normal riding.
On dad advice: I’m thinking of recording answers to questions my sons might ask later in life. That’s what I miss most with my own dad. I want to know what he was thinking at 50, 55, etc. we retired at exactly the same age and I wonder if the reasons were similar. Hang in there-maybe like me, you might find comfort in still talking to him along the trail. I do.
I love that you share the history of where you are riding through. It makes it more meaningful for you and interesting for those who might want to make a similar trip.
Me, for now, while I'm a caregiver to someone with dementia, it gives me a welcome diversion as well as ideas of places to ride someday!
Hi, Melissa. I'm glad you liked it. It's really amazing how much concentrated history is in that little corner of SD. And so amazingly beautiful. I couldn't sleep the second night I was in Deadwood so I went out for a walk around midnight and a mist/fog was hanging over the street. i would not have been surprised to see a stagecoach pass through. it was a magical moment.
Special thanks to you for being a caregiver. Takes a lot of love and commitment to do what you're doing.
Awesome video, thank you! This is definitely on my shortlist of future rides. Currently doing my own version of the Great Western PA Rail Trail Tour. Took a ride up the Allegheny River Trail through Oil City up to Titusville and back on the 5th of July. Next up is the Red Bank Valley Trail, and then doing a full loop on the Ghost Town Trail. And seriously considering heading to the Virginia Creeper this Fall to do a full out and back. I find it weird that most people skip the uphill parts, those are the best! And yeah, head winds....blow. Uphill head winds? GTFO.
Awesome. Love those trails. I want to get back out and revisit some of those areas. So beautiful. I applaud your adventurous spirit!!!
Wonderful. I need to go ride this now!
It is well worth the trip to get there. Really amazingly beautiful.
This is my "hometown trail!" We ride hundreds of miles on it every year. So often, I think we should travel to other Rails to Trails, but why?? I'm so lucky to have the best one right in my backyard. Trail passes are such a great way to support the trail and so inexpensive. (Annual passes make great stocking stuffers! Think of that in your own trail systems...)
It is an amazingly beautiful trail! You are very fortunate. I loved it. And my annual pass came in the mail yesterday. I hung it on my wall with pride! 😊 I wasn’t expecting an actual official pass. Awesome.
@@lindarowles5509 May 20-23 2024, I dropped a $20 in the Iron Ranger for the annual as donation for South Dakota and its incredible trail. There is a great SD PBS documentary on the trail history. The only person I saw Custer to Edgemont was a bike ranger on an ancient Surly. Great ambassador.
How do they track the fee? Is it the honor system?
After watching the ride along of the Mickelson Trail, it dawned on me that Bryan is the Bob Ross of cycling. Seriously. I'm mean this as a sincere compliment. The Mickelson Trail was full of happy trees and beautiful landscape, while Bryan's dialogue and beautiful video paints the canvas. Like the Cowboy trail video I feel like I'm right there. Keep up the great work!" 🚵🏼👏🏼
@pedalingpast60 they have places you can purchase the actual pass or after hours there are some pay stations. They will mail you your pass. There are Trail Patrols out there. Checking for passes, providing info and helping if there's a problem with a cyclist or a section of trail.
You finally made it to my state of South Dakota!!! Thanks for coming to see us.
“You” made quite an impression. I loved it. So much to see and do. I could have stayed a lot longer. I’m definitely coming back to cycle through the Badlands. I drove it this time but I want to see more. Gorgeous state.
Great video Bryan! This trail has been on my wishlist for several years. After watching you enjoy it, I have now moved it way up the list. Thanks for taking us along. 👍. Ps. You missed a very good RAGBRAI. It wasn't nearly as hot this year.
Glad you liked it. It’s a truly exceptional trail and beautiful beyond words.
Yeah, I felt a pang of regret for skipping Ragbrai when I saw so many Instagram posts and short videos. Maybe next year. Glad you had fun!
yet another fantastic installment of Ride Along Adventures.!
Thank you! 🙏
Really enjoyed the video, the trail looks so unique and interesting. Thanks for taking us along! Definitely adding it to my bucket list! Sorry you didn’t get to see the Crazy Horse monument, it is remarkable.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, I want to go back to see both monuments. And I really want to explore the Badlands more than just driving through the park. Such an amazing place to visit. I wasn’t expecting so many interesting sites. Thanks for watching, as always.
One of my favorite trails, beautiful indeed. Keep pedaling 👍
It really is!
That was amazing! Bucket list for certain! Deadwood is a must see town! I see your still saying hi to everyone you pass by, nicely done. “ Instead of turning into the people our parents warned us about, we’ve turned into our parents!” I agree with you on climbing/headwind, I like to climb and hate a strong headwind. I like that Judge Judy scene with the cows, reminds of a comedian I saw who stops at crosswalk and lets people cross and they take forever. “Knees to the chest bit**, knees to the chest! Oh how many times I have said that! One last question, what is the surface, almost looks like hard packed sand. p.s. just finished the Pine Creek Trail, was amazing! Till the next time, cheers, and thanks!
Congrats on finishing the Pine Creek. Did you ride on any of the northern extension? I read that it was recently opened. Another year and the trail will go all the way to Wellsboro!!
Yeah, this trip was really fun and eye opening. It’s always rewarding to see new places and take in the landscape. The surface was mostly just crushed “stuff”. I’m not sure if it was limestone but it had that same consistency. It’s obvious the trail is really well maintained. There must be a big support group behind it.
Thanks for watching.
@@RideAlongAdventures we stopped in Wellsboro and didn’t realize the trail went further north? We are going back next year to do a Pants or Panz ride? that takes in the entire PCRT routed by the Pennsylvania Dirt Bags, (if that makes any sense to you) about 230 some miles that looks interesting . We did ride up to Colton State Park and had fantastic views. Happy Trails!
Time, as measured by the inaccurate device between my ears, sure passes quickly when I watch your beautifully shot, edited, and narrated videos. What a great trail and ride. The endorphins pouring out of you are contagious! 😁
Thanks so much. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It’s hard not to be happy on a trail like that.
When I started watching the video and you said happy father's day, I was like get out of here. I was on vacation with my family there at hill city. We arrived on father's day and left that Wednesday. We were driving around visiting the parks and monuments. Drove past/along the trail every day. I told my wife I bet that's an amazing ride. I said it's not flat like the one's back home though (Ghost Town or the GAP). Loved the video it was just like I thought it would be. That whole area out there left me in awe. Your best day for crazy horse would have been when you were riding from deadwood to hill city. Thanks again for the awesome video! Always enjoy the history you share too
No. Way. 😳 seriously small world. “Awe” is the right word. I’ve been home for over a month but my heart is still out there. I just loved it. After the ride, I spent a day driving around the area (Badlands, Wall Drug, the missile silos, back to Custer, etc). Unfortunately, the weather just didn’t cooperate for either monument. Again. But I loved it. Glad to hear you did too.
Another great video. Regarding headwinds--we don't like them because we never know when they will end but we can eventually see the top of a climb.
Tunnels:I have watched several videos recently where people ride through tunnels without using a light (because they are short and one can see the other end). However, I get concerned that if someone were coming the other way, it could be an issue--if they cannot see you for even a few seconds. I really think we should all use a light in tunnels, even if the tunnel is very short.
Great point! With regards to headlamps, it’s true. I also get concerned of something laying across the trail out of sight. But, alas, I’m just that lazy that I won’t stop and get it out. 😊
Regardless, headwinds suck.
Great video wish I was there but too many health problems and getting too old that's why I love these videos people like you take me there your much appreciated thanks alot
Sorry to hear of the health issues but I’m glad you can still “come along for the ride”. Best wishes, my friend.
Enjoyed the video, I will have to get out there and ride that trail.
You should!
Climbing vs headwinds..I go for the climbing too, it offers the promise of great views and a nice downhill. On a few occasions a cooling headwind on a hot day was welcomed.
And congrats on the contest win! I’ve already used blissicious in normal conversation.
@RideAlongAdventures A great honour🎖 keep up the great cycling vids.
I do so love your videos!
Thank you for saying so. That means a lot.
Thanks Bryan... another excellent video. I still have the last third saved for tomorrow. Gourmet video not be chowed down in one sitting.
The introduction was like "cinnamon cinema". Similar to the original old Bonanza reels that have since lost allot of their color contrast.
Really great scenes from the rail trail. And Deadwood was like the cherry on top. I gather you spent a whole day in Deadwood sightseeing.
I was wondering, why do they call this rail trail the Mikelson Trail?
The difference between these rail trails and the ones back east is that these pass through territory. Where the ones east pass through countryside.
The West is raw, wild, and majestic. And the east is more serene and quaint.
I really like both. They both offer a different kind of cool vibe.
Gord
Thanks, Gordon. The trail is named after a former governor who championed the establishment of the trail. Thanks for the input and feedback. I like your comment about “territory”-you got something there. This is a really unique little slice of history in such a specific area.
@@RideAlongAdventures Thanks for the explanation on "Mickelson", Bryan. Usually you identify that early on in your video. Maybe I missed it for some reason, if it's there.
Glad you like the idea of territory over countryside. In some sense the differences are subtle because both travel through outlying areas that are connected by towns along the way.
But a countryside is more tended to in terms of farmland and pastureland. Territory is more vast and generally uncultivated.
The lower 48 tend to be highly contrasting. You start in the east, that is highly developed, and move west where it is remains highly undeveloped and less arable.
To understand that the whole desert and mountain regions were once a dense forest, is to understand the cycles of the earth's surface.
When the sun changes... everything in the solar system changes along with it. These are solar cycles that effect the earth's magnetic polarity..
When the magnetic poles become unstable and move to different locations... the earth's rotation changes as well, necessary to spin on the magnetic axis.
If there is a 90° change in the magnetic poles, or thereabouts, the axis can shift so that the equator runs along a new east-west orientation that used to be the old north-south orientation.
That amount of change will cause the earth's crust to shift where new mountain ranges can form and prior ocean bottoms become dry land.
This is what we are seeing as we move west. The moon scape like territory of the west is the reminder of such changes from the past.
Gord
I just finished watching the return segment.
I think I liked this return perspective better than the other direction. That may be because there was some sun to create greater contrast.
This is the most beautiful of rides that you have taken, in my opinion.
Getting the mountains without the terrible grades and passes to climb. When the 'upside' is the 'downside'... 🤔🙄😂
Gord
Hi, As a fellow bike packer/ touring cyclist; I have seen my share of videos of endless video of dusty trails. Please tell your stories, and History and all that. Thanks for you doing you.
that means a lot. thank you for the kind words.
Hey great video as usual. Can you give a little more info on the hotels you stayed at ? Thanks
Sure. The Cowboy Inn in Edgemont was perfect for the trip. Friendly folks. Perfectly situated. The Chief Motel in Custer was clean and quiet and right in the Main Street. Also, next to the Rushmore Brewery. I stayed at the Gold Dust hotel in deadwood. Again, right off the main historic area. I only wish I had stayed longer there because there was a lot to see and do there. Finally, I stayed at the AmericInn in Hill City. It was ok. Not a lot to write home about. My general rule is to look for a combo of cheap and high(er) ratings-nothing below a 7/10. There’s a travelodge in Edgemont that looked ok as well but after speaking with the owner of the Cowboy, I was “sold”. Again, really nice people. There are a lot of place in Deadwood that are inexpensive and nice. Let me know if you’ve got any specific questions on those places. I’d be glad to help.
WOW.. what an Adventure.. 2 Weeks - 2 different Trails Completely 🚴♂️🙂.. one was prairie land & hot 🥵 the other was hills with rolling landscape & kind of chilly for June.. but you were still Smiling 😁.. Simply Amazing 🌞
Hey man…I think you’d love the Mickelson. Just beautiful. Great towns. Awesome history.
@@RideAlongAdventures if I only had time do one ☝️ Mickelson Trail would be first Choice.. You made a good point about the expensive Shuttle.. I would of gone both ways Also 🚴♂️😎
That looks like an incredible trail. I'm putting it on my trail bucket list.
I would rather climb a hill over fight a head wind also. If you climb a hill, most likely, you get to go downhill at some point in your ride. With a headwind, you might fight it your entire ride.
It’s a great trail. Good points about a headwind.
I rode this trail back in 2019 as a series of out and backs starting in Edgemont. My routes were planned so I’d always return on a downhill. I had to giggle at the beginning as you struggled to find the start of the trail, because I had the same issue. Luckily, a guy mowing his lawn was able to direct me. Upon closer inspection, there is a map placard in the park at Edgemont. I just wasn’t smart enough to see it before I started my ride. It would be nice if there was painted cues on the road to guide riders to the actual trailhead.
omg, I am SO glad to hear that someone else had this issue. 😂 I felt so foolish. I don't know if it was there for you but there's even a big ARROW next to the little payment stand. I think I was so focused on the cool little bridge in the park that I just knew that HAD to be the start. I rode from the Cowboy Inn and there were even signs on the road but I missed them as well. Anyway, thank you--you made my day.
@@RideAlongAdventures There wasn’t any signage back then, so I’m glad to hear some has been added. I wrote a Google review of the Edgemont trailhead after that ride. maps.app.goo.gl/WTJ8EDq2azRnqSpx6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
SOBO riders coming into Edgemont can get lost too. I knew where my car was parked and the trail terminus at the Park was down the street from there. The section at Hill City is a little sketchy too but it is good mess as it forces you to gander about at the food offerings.
Another brilliant video. Can see why you like this trail. Glad to know I’m not alone in my dislike of headwinds 😉 🚴🏻♀️
lol. Headwinds bite. I know you had your fill of them as well.
There is a paved trail from Vail pass all the way to Breckenridge in Colorado - worth checking out. Also, the Rio Grande Trail from Glenwood Springs to Aspen. While in Aspen, check out Maroon Bells - absolutely epic - bucket list level.
Thanks for the tips. Awesome 👏🏼
Another great video. Thanks for sharing your adventure. May there be many more to come.
thank you, Armand.
Thanks you for sharing the ride. Beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks!
Lois, you are too kind. Thank you!🙏
I was on the Mickelson maybe two weeks ahead of you. Camping along the Mickelson is a bit tough because most of it crosses private land. I camped one night near Mystic, on Black Hills NF. The next in Custer because of a severe storm. The BLM staffer was so right, dispersed camping in the western US is virtually your birthright as an American on Federally managed public lands. With exceptions of course but it is amazing. Because I started life as a backpacker, bike touring as looked like backpacking with different with wheels, tools, and different swag. Incredible video.
Thanks for the kind words. I’ve started looking more into BLM camping. I discovered there are actually more places back east than I realized. But the West has so many more places to offer. I hope you enjoyed the trail as much as I did. Simply amazing. I came home with a lot of memories.
Inspiring video. Thanks for sharing the ride.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful. I hope to ride part of it next year.
It’s well worth it. Beautiful trail.
Cattle, bulls, are not always scared of people. I came across a huge bull on the greenbrier that was super standoffish and had no intentions of stepping aside till the heffers had cleared
Agreed. There is a certain look in their eyes. I don’t want to test the limits. Not to mention, some of these adults are massive!
@@RideAlongAdventures there’s no sense of accomplishment with a headwind, and it doesn’t stop lol. I definitely prefer the hill, and it will either flatten or you get to ride down the other side
Pretty awesome content dude, some might even say “quality content”
It’s on my list.
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! Really enjoy your history lessons. Hope to get out to SD and ride this trail.
I know I always say this but this was an amazing place to visit. There’s so much in the area (and surrounding area). I spent a day site seeing in my van: the Badlands, Wall Drug, a former nuclear missile silo (!), Rushmore, etc. well worth a visit. Not to mention one of the most beautiful trails in the country.
Here's my take on hills and headwinds. First of all the headwind doesn't need to be there. You picked the day to ride and it showed up,, picking on you. As well when you turn around it could very well be that the wind has changed directions and you'll be having a headwind on the way back as well. A hill is always just there and if you pick the route you know what you're getting into. As long as you pick an out and back to the same start point you will always get the benefit of a downhill you suffered to climb. I hate headwinds too.
Dan, I love it: “the headwind doesn’t need to be there.” That’s both hilarious and deep which is my favorite combination. Well done.
Can I quote you in the future video?
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Wow
That could be in response to the natural beauty or perhaps the slow pace of my climbing. Either way, you’re right. 😊
Loved this ride and history that you narrated. Another outstanding adventure. By the way what was the fee to ride that, if you are willing to share that?😊
The trail fee? $4/day or $15 for a year. The cool thing is that if you pay for a year, you get a cool pass in the mail. I’ve got it hanging in my office as a memento.
As a Nebraskan, I appreciated your great treatment of the Cowboy Trail, and so was looking forward to your trip to one of my favorites of all time. . . The Mickelson. My daughter and I have loved this ride for many years. Thanks for your exceptional work.
Thanks, David. The Mickelson is just exceptional. It just stands out from the rest. However I should add how much I enjoyed the Nebraska countryside. And the friendliness of those I met. Great state. I really enjoyed it. If/when they extend the trail, I will be back for sure. Thanks for watching!
@@RideAlongAdventures should you ever be in Southwest Nebraska, or be traveling east on the interstate, I live about 15 miles south of Lexington, Nebraska. I would love to meet you as you cross the state.
Thanks for the offer! That’s very nice of you. Perhaps we could make this work some day.
Beautiful video!! Beautiful ending song!! The lyrics echo my very thoughts as I watched, I thought, ‘ You are riding where horses made trails many many years gone by’. 🥰❤️🚴
Thank you. I’m both amazed and frightened by that final song. It took just a sentence to create (!) and, yeah, I found the words very moving. As a former musician, I’m not sure what to make of AI generated music. 😳 regardless, thanks for watching and your kind words.
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Thanks for the clarification. And thanks for watching. 🙏
Headwinds are so bad because it’s an invisible obstacle. At least with the hill you can see what is slowing you down.
That’s a really interesting perspective. And it almost feel like gusts are like being “yelled at”. And panniers just make it all the more difficult.
Here is a small world thing. My family is related to wild bill Hickok.
No. Way. That is extremely cool. That dude was a total legend. While I was riding the trail, I was reading everything I could find on those characters (Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, Buffalo Bill Cody, Seth Bullock, etc.) And while it's hard to know the truth from the tales, you couldn't help but feel a sense of total awe standing at his graveside.
@@RideAlongAdventures our last living aunt on our mother side was in deadwood a few weeks ago. our family tree is full of Hickok's going back to pre revolutionary times
if we all research your history you will find some interesting links to history
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