Hill City Bikes sits right alongside the Mickelson Trail. We hear the stories!
How pedal assist changes a ride for new and older riders
September 23, 2026
Pedal assist gives you a motor that only works when your legs are working, and that one detail is what makes a long ride possible for people who thought
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Trail pass rules, fees, and where they go
September 23, 2026
Anyone riding the George S. Mickelson Trail who is 12 or older needs a trail pass, and you can buy one at the self-pay kiosk at any trailhead, including
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Comparing a regular bike and an e-bike on crushed limestone
September 23, 2026
Crushed limestone is the thing most people underestimate about the Mickelson Trail.
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Mapping your day by section, grade, and stops
September 23, 2026
Planning a day on the Mickelson Trail from Hill City works best if you think in three pieces: which section you ride, how much grade is in it, and where
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Planning a bike-and-room trip on the Mickelson Trail
September 23, 2026
You can reserve the room and the e-bikes on the same call, which is the whole point of staying with us in Hill City.
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What we send with every rental, and our roadside plan
September 23, 2026
Every rental that leaves our shop in Hill City goes out ready to ride: a fitted helmet, a bike sized and adjusted to you, and a short walkthrough of how
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Building a family ride day around Hill City
September 23, 2026
Building a family ride day around Hill City works because nobody has to ride at somebody else's pace.
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Reading the fall color season in the northern Black Hills
September 23, 2026
Fall color in the northern Black Hills is not one date on a calendar — it moves.
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Picking a trailhead that fits your riding plan
September 23, 2026
Pick your trailhead by working backward from the ride you actually want. The Mickelson Trail runs about 109 miles between Deadwood and Edgemont, with
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An e-bike rental rate in Hill City
September 23, 2026
The main thing that sets the price of an e-bike rental in Hill City is time on the bike.
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How to ride the Mickelson Trail from Hill City
July 21, 2026 | by Hill City Ebikes
How to ride the Mickelson Trail from Hill City Wondering how to ride the Mickelson Trail from Hill City? Happy to help! We get this question a lot. Honestly, it’s easier than most folks expect, especially on an e-bike. Here’s how we usually walk people through it. Starting right here...
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Are e-bikes hard to ride if I’ve never used one?
July 8, 2026 | by Hill City Ebikes
Are e-bikes hard to ride if you’ve never used one? Hi, This is one of the questions I hear most, usually from folks who are standing right next to a bike, a little unsure. So take a deep breath: no, e-bikes really aren’t hard to ride at all. If you...
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