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RASDak - Outlaw Ranch - Gravel Ride


  • Outlaw Ranch 12703 Outlaw Ranch Road Custer, SD, 57730 United States (map)

Fall gravel. Big views. Cozy basecamp. Join RASDak for a long weekend of riding the Black Hills during peak color—then kick back each night at the beautiful Outlaw Ranch Retreat Center near Custer.

Why You’ll Love This Weekend

  • Bucket-list ride of pavement + classic gravel: Tackle Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road on Friday, then explore west-of-Custer gravel Saturday and roll to Pringle Sunday.

  • Zero logistics stress: Your registration includes 3 nights of lodging and 6 meals—plus sag and on-site mechanical support from Berry Fast Bicycles.

  • Choose your challenge: Short and long route options every day (25–49 miles).

  • More than a ride: Your entry helps Wacante Kiyapi develop biking infrastructure on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

  • Make it a fall retreat: Hike nearby trails, canoe the lake, or go horseback riding between rides. The Black Hills are a great place to experience fall foliage.

Registration & Pricing

Registration closes: September 21, 2025. Early bird pricing ends September 11, 2025.

What’s Included

  • 3 nights lodging at Outlaw Ranch: Thu Oct 2, Fri Oct 3, Sat Oct 4

  • 6 meals:

    • Thu Oct 2 — 5:30 PM

    • Fri Oct 3 — 8:00 AM & 5:30 PM

    • Sat Oct 4 — 8:00 AM & 5:30 PM

    • Sun Oct 5 — 8:00 AM

  • Marked routes & cue sheets, sag support, and mechanical support

  • Community impact: Donation to Wacante Kiyapi’s Pine Ridge bike infrastructure efforts
    Lunches are on your own; we’ll stop in a nearby town each day.

Lodging Details

  • $300 if staying in a cabin

  • $330 if staying in the Retreat Center

  • $360 if staying in the Lodge

Price increases $50 after September 11th. Prices exclude SD sales tax and service fees.

Weekend Schedule & Routes

Friday, October 3 — Iconic Roads Day

We’ll showcase two of South Dakota’s most scenic roads:

  • Option A: 49 miles

  • Option B: 26 miles
    Expect granite spires, pigtail bridges, and postcard views.

Saturday, October 4 — West of Custer Gravel

Quiet roads, rolling hills, wide-open fall color.

  • Option A: 45 miles

  • Option B: 30 miles

Sunday, October 5 — Pringle Out-and-Back

Smooth gravel and a satisfying capstone to the weekend.

  • Option A: 39 miles

  • Option B: 28 miles

All routes are primarily gravel and suitable for gravel or mountain bikes.
Sag will patrol each loop; lunch stops are planned in town.

Source: https://rasdak.com/outlaw-ranch-gravel/
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