The 2022 Dakota Dual Sport Riders September rally will once again be held in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota! Camping will be at the Crazy Horse Campground on the north side of Custer SD:
Custer Crazy Horse Campground - (605) 517-9016 - address is 1116 N. 5th St. Custer SD 57730
.... ask for Twyla, she is very accomodating; Tell them you are with the DDSR enduro riders group ....
Dates are September 15-18, 2022 You can arrive anytime after 1:00pm on Thursday, September 15th, departing on Sunday, Sept. 18th, Weather? - Who knows..... elevation is at least 1000' feet higher than Rapid City. So, if you are basing the temps on Rapid weather, guess 1 zone colder. This campground is on the northern border of Custer the town on 385 (I have no idea why their formal address in on 5th but it works.)
Entry Fee: FREE!
Camping: Tents - We've reserved 5-6 tent sites / RV Sites - We've reserved 5-6 / Cabins - 4-5
There are likely more available if we need them, but these reserved ones are down in the Meadow and are grouped together nicely so we can hang as a group and tell tall tales by the campfire. Not sure of the accuracy of this at this at this time. Just call and see what is still available.
The rally is open to any and all skill levels of riders with any motorcycle that is street legal in SD (doesn't take much: headlight, taillight & license plate is about it). All attempts will be made to keep the amount of pavement on our rides to a minimum, but it is a necessary evil in the Black Hills to get from one trail to another sometimes.
Rides can range from gravel/easy fire roads to rocks to single track to really gnarly rocks & single track, hillclimbs, etc. There will be something for everybody!
The Crazy Horse CG has full showers, real bathrooms (with sinks & mirrors!), a general store (with beer). There is NO restaurant on premises BUT Custer (the town) is just 4 blocks down the hill complete with brewery, grocery store, gas, and several places to eat.
Electricity is available to charge cell phones, iPods, etc., however it is outside, so use at your own risk!
Firewood can be brought in
Limited food will be provided, but plan on fending for yourself during the day.
- Organized food TBA
Cars, trucks & bike trailers will have room to park, but could be a ways away from your campsite.
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DISCLAIMER:
Anyone attending this event, does so at their own risk. Hank, Great Buffalo, Lonesome Dave, Piglet, any other DDSR member, the FnF campground or ANYONE BESIDES YOU will not be held responsible for injury to yourself, your bike or gear! Now, let's get out and RIDE THE HILLS!! P.S. No helicopters allowed! :-)
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PERMITS: Don't forget, permits are now required to ride off-road (on trails designated 'TR' on the new MVU Map) in the Black Hills National Forest. Link Below:
Permits Here!
https://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/store/permits-passes
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Copy and paste the below form in your reply to sign up:
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE:
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY:
DATE ARRIVING:
DATE LEAVING:
TENT OR RV:
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS:
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Tim / Harry Potter
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: Hopefully 2 riders
DATE ARRIVING: Thursday 15th
DATE LEAVING: Sunday 18th
TENT OR RV: ?
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS:?
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Great Buffalo
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 3, 2 riders
DATE ARRIVING: 9/15
DATE LEAVING: 9/18
TENT OR RV: RV
SIZE OF RV: 28'
NUMBER OF TENTS:
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Jim/Bruincounselor
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY:2 (Jim and Jim from Fargo)
DATE ARRIVING: 15 after noonish
DATE LEAVING: 18 (Early AM)
TENT OR RV: Cabin
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS:
Hi, I will be coming to the rally with Tim / Harry Potter who posted above, not sure what our camping arrangements would be. Thanks!
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Gary / unswitched
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: from my side just me
DATE ARRIVING: Thursday 15th
DATE LEAVING: Sunday 18th
TENT OR RV: tent
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS:1
Chad Sherrill (DakotaDrifter)
Arriving 9-15
Departing 9-18
1 person
Staying in Cabin
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Stopped in and got a reservation with Twyla for Sat. Night - may show up Friday after work but not sure.
Will ride all day Sat. Could do the Rattlesnake run down to Edgemont or do a big winding loop up north towards Sugar Shack and back. Will bring the T7 only
Wacked
I'm going to stop in today and see if I can grab a site for Saturday night. I'll spend most of two days with you folks. Mostly because of time available due to me riding in Montana and Wyoming the week before. As much as I'd like to, I can't always be gone from home on the bike. Plus I'm a terrible planner.
Will update my post if successful. Bringing the Africa Twin only for this one.
Tom Stevenson (TankSlapper)
Arriving 9/17 (early morning)
Departing 9/18
1 person
Staying in Tent (done deal. Got my reservation done today).
THE BIG ENCHILADA
Yep. That's what I'm going to call a new loop I've had in mind.
Big because it caters to the mid or larger bikes (I'll be on my T7). Also big because the distance it covers might be a tad overly ambitious - you don't know til you sit in the saddle and try. It will touch several different sections/zones in the Hills
Enchilada because everything will be in it .... scenery, rocks, road, and certainly windy trails. You'd better have at least your 50/50 tire on for this route. Oh yea, what enchilada is completed without some salsa???...... there will be some spicy sections along the way as well.
Essentially it will be a big "Clock-Wise" loop up and outta Custer. I could take 5-6 bikes. There would be several exit points if you thought I was being an unreasonable bastard.
Plan on leaving Sat @ 8:30
Wacked
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Sam Monahan / MountainMan
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 1
DATE ARRIVING: 9-15
DATE LEAVING: 9-18
TENT OR RV: tent/ hammock if possible
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS: 1
Welcome Sam!
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Quote from: Wacked on August 29, 2022, 02:19:05 PM
THE BIG ENCHILADA
Yep. That's what I'm going to call a new loop I've had in mind.
Big because it caters to the mid or larger bikes (I'll be on my T7). Also big because the distance it covers might be a tad overly ambitious - you don't know til you sit in the saddle and try. It will touch several different sections/zones in the Hills
Enchilada because everything will be in it .... scenery, rocks, road, and certainly windy trails. You'd better have at least your 50/50 tire on for this route. Oh yea, what enchilada is completed without some salsa???...... there will be some spicy sections along the way as well.
Essentially it will be a big "Clock-Wise" loop up and outta Custer. I could take 5-6 bikes. There would be several exit points if you thought I was being an unreasonable bastard.
Plan on leaving Sat @ 8:30
Wacked
Well this answers my question as to when rides will start. And this one sounds perfect.
I'll be there early Saturday morning and would like to tag along.
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Ty
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY: 1
DATE ARRIVING: 9-16 night
DATE LEAVING: 9-18
TENT OR RV: tent
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS: 1
Deciding whether to bring r1150gs, or TW200, or both
Welcome Daftnord -
My 2cents on bike selection... the Southern hills tend to be more big bike trails/roads; the Northern hills tend to have trails oriented to smaller/tighter trails and terrain. All depends on your comfort level, but I'd lean towards the GS for this fall rally... or bring both and have it all covered
Wacked
Wacked, the big Enchilada sounds awesome. I think more than 6 riders are going to want to sign up. Unswitched (Gary), my son (Chris), and I could take up 3 spots.
I went doe to Custer today and reserved a cabin. So how does this work? Are we supposed to sign up for the rides? Or everyone on their own? I have never met anyone from the group and this is my first time meeting everyone.
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DakotaDrifter; very good questions. Great Buffalo is the best to answer. I think people maybe meet and greet the night before or the morning of and decide which trail leader they want to follow. Brad and Dan usually volunteer as trail leaders, while Mike leads single track. My thoughts are more fun in a group than on your own. Besides I don't know the BH like they do. I had never gotten to follow Dan before so last spring I asked if he could save a spot for me.
Yes I'm definitely hoping to ride in a group and follow others. I do not know the trails in that area. Thanks for the response. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
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How does this work .......
Won't lie, it is a loose affair. Sign ups have been tried with this group but limited success.
The group is varied and has different interests so some just want an easy trail ride, others want to ride with the focus of seeing historic or scenic places- (caves maybe), others may want to flog their bikes across trails that pose a challenge.
A couple of the long-term members will have some ideas where they want to ride. Show up early or hang by the camp fire and see who has your riding style or best reflects your riding interest. They'll get you hooked up
That sounds great!!!! I like the laid back atmosphere! I will be coming in Thursday and look forward to the new friends and conversation! Glad I found this group!
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Wacked, I don't know if Unswitched (Gary) is going to make it I haven't heard from him since mid August and I'm not even sure what state he's living in now. So it probably opens up a spot on your Saturday ride.
How many people are you expecting to attend?
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Hi, I should make it up there, and I'm interested in Wack's ride and also rides that Great Buffalo might be leading.
Thanks!
Gary (Unswitched)
Quote from: unswitched on September 01, 2022, 05:52:08 PM
Hi, I should make it up there, and I'm interested in Wack's ride and also rides that Great Buffalo might be leading.
Thanks!
Gary (Unswitched)
Good, great to here from you.
Quote from: DakotaDrifter on September 01, 2022, 05:11:15 PM
How many people are you expecting to attend?
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I don't know but I'm guessing the June event draws a bigger group.
As of today, I'll be attending the rally. I was on the list to go in June and it just did not work out. Hopefully there is a cabin available still, if not I have a tent cot. Looking forward to some riding in the Hills!
Quote from: TacBlade on September 05, 2022, 09:27:27 PM
As of today, I'll be attending the rally. I was on the list to go in June and it just did not work out. Hopefully there is a cabin available still, if not I have a tent cot. Looking forward to some riding in the Hills!
I was down at the campground last week to get a cabin and she had a few left. Great to hear you're coming. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
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Sorry I have been MIA but between work and the BDR last week I have been otherwise engaged. I am planning on leading rides on Friday and Saturday. Will be big bike friendly, laid back, and scenic. I can take a bit larger groups but would rather cap it at 10 riders
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NAME/INTERNET HANDLE: Sandhillrider/Mark
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY:1
DATE ARRIVING:9/14/2022
DATE LEAVING:9/19/2022
TENT OR RV:RV
SIZE OF RV:30 foot
NUMBER OF TENTS:0
NAME/INTERNET HANDLE:NDave
NUMBER IN YOUR PARTY:1
DATE ARRIVING:thur
DATE LEAVING:sun
TENT OR RV: Hotel Geraldo
SIZE OF RV:
NUMBER OF TENTS:
I'm planning on being there, not camping, too much work. Not sure on Friday just yet (probably, I have trouble with commitment) but Saturday for sure. Where I'm going, who the hell knows! I just kinda wait and see what might be needed. Wacked/Brad called me a couple of weeks ago about his Enchilada ride and asked what I thought. I think he should call it "Sore butt," but if you want to see some Black Hills country in a short time, that'd be it!
I'm going to bring the mighty DR650, but I'll probably also bring the Beta. Damn, I just remembered, the Beta needs the oil changed.
Quote from: greatbuffalo on September 07, 2022, 10:12:57 AM
Sorry I have been MIA but between work and the BDR last week I have been otherwise engaged. I am planning on leading rides on Friday and Saturday. Will be big bike friendly, laid back, and scenic. I can take a bit larger groups but would rather cap it at 10 riders
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Oh boy were going to be looking for a BDR ride report.
Lots of newbies I see, if any of you or anyone for that matter want to join us tomorrow night at Dakota Point around 4:30pm stop by. Our beer drinking team/ski team/club tends to set this kind of thing up with a group text. But everyone is always welcome. See y'all there!
If there's lots of interest in the Enchilada, I might wear a pillow and lead a second group. Brad we'll talk tomorrow night.
Looks like the weather will be perfect for riding next weekend! If you are sitting on the fence; just do it!
For the Big Enchilada ride, I have Tankslapper and Tim's crew - Awesome. Got room for 1 or 2 more
Wacked
What is the distance on the Enchilada? Is that Friday or Saturday?
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I'll do the Big Enchilada on Saturday. Don't know the total length - guessing maybe 130. The loop would come near or around gas several times
Wacked
I'll be there to ride, not camping. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Single track, anyone interested? I can do thursday, friday, saturday, or any combination of the three. harder or easier stuff, doens;t matter to me. let me know if you are interested and we will come up with a plan.
I've got Thursday off for single track. Hopefully easier?
we can do that
Thursday night at Beacons in Custer we will have a little opening night get together. 7pm Get people together and discuss the upcoming weekend and get to know the new and see the old. We will also have some food Friday and Sat evenings at the camp...at a yet to be known location :) see you all there!
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Quote from: Wizard on September 10, 2022, 09:50:11 AM
Thursday night at Beacons in Custer we will have a little opening night get together. 7pm Get people together and discuss the upcoming weekend and get to know the new and see the old. We will also have some food Friday and Sat evenings at the camp...at a yet to be known location :) see you all there!
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I will be there! I would be more than happy to chip in some money for food on Friday and Saturday
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Might have to pack the long underwear! 40 degrees this morning! Lol
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Petros and I will stop by Friday evening to say hi and be there Saturday to ride with big bikes. Not camping.
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Quote from: Wacked on September 08, 2022, 07:51:12 AM
Looks like the weather will be perfect for riding next weekend! If you are sitting on the fence; just do it!
For the Big Enchilada ride, I have Tankslapper and Tim's crew - Awesome. Got room for 1 or 2 more
Wacked
What site or cabin will you be in Saturday morning? And what is a good time?
I have a tent site for Saturday night so would throw a couple bags on the ground and be ready for the ride.
I plan on riding single track Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. If interested let me know. will tentatively plan on 10:00 each day at the Sugar Shack.
If anyone wants to being something to share for either night Friday or Sat for the face stuffing portion of the evening, shout it out some chips of a salad, or some desert thanks
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Quote from: Wizard on September 12, 2022, 09:04:55 PM
If anyone wants to being something to share for either night Friday or Sat for the face stuffing portion of the evening, shout it out some chips of a salad, or some desert thanks
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I would be more than happy to bring some chips and dips for both nights to snack on.
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Where to Meet - Big Enchilada
Lets meet at the bottom of the hill where they place tents and utility trailers. 8:30
Wacked
So can you still park trailers on the East side of 385 across from Sugar Shack?
Yep 👍🏾
Quote from: Wacked on September 13, 2022, 07:58:27 AM
Where to Meet - Big Enchilada
Lets meet at the bottom of the hill where they place tents and utility trailers. 8:30
Wacked
Sure wished I could have come in earlier for this shindig. I'll be sitting at the airport waiting to pick up my wife Friday night. Prolly wouldn't go over well if I was looking for the bottom of the hill right then so as not to miss the ride.
This hill at the camp ground?
Yep.
The Crazy Horse campground is situated on one Big Ass East facing hill. Enter at the main entrance, turn right or left and then follow gravity.
You'll find us
Quote from: Harry Potter on September 13, 2022, 07:23:46 PM
So can you still park trailers on the East side of 385 across from Sugar Shack?
yes.
Coming in this afternoon and am going to ride tomorrow if anyone is around and wants to tag along.
Only bringing the T7 this trip.
Going to miss this ride. Still hauling to fill contracts. :(
Nobody at Beacons when I got to Custer Thursday night, anything planned for Friday?
Sorry about that Tim .......
We had 3 full tables at the Beacon from 6pm - 815ish. Don't know what happened?! It was good food and good company.
How where the single tracks? With that bit of rain, trails should have been primo
Wacked
Thanks everyone for a great weekend of riding and camaraderie! I really enjoyed the riding and meeting new people and learned some things along the way. I will definitely be back for the spring rally!
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Quote from: Wacked on September 13, 2022, 07:58:27 AM
Where to Meet - Big Enchilada
Lets meet at the bottom of the hill where they place tents and utility trailers. 8:30
Wacked
Will have to study my tracks for some of that southern stuff. Lost but I was fat and happy back there. Figured out the new to me AT, so we're close now.
Thanks once again for the lead. That was great!
Quote from: DakotaDrifter on September 18, 2022, 12:14:16 PM
Thanks everyone for a great weekend of riding and camaraderie! I really enjoyed the riding and meeting new people and learned some things along the way. I will definitely be back for the spring rally!
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Ditto. Thanks to the trail leaders and the ladies serving food.
The Rally was Good Fun!
Thanks to you guys who sorted and led rides; Thanks particularly to Paul for organizing; and the Lead crew for putting food together.
It was great meeting the newbies. Hope to see you back again in '23
Wacked
Big thanks to Paul and team for making this happen!
I appreciate all the ride leaders for putting together great routes as usual; a great time was had by everyone. This is a highlight each fall and my calendar is marked for next year already.
Jim