“Bike the Best of the Badlands” during the 9th annual WHEELIN’ TO WALL! This event allows any new, casual or avid biker to experience the views of the Badlands of South Dakota through TWO DAYS of great recreational rides on pavement or on gravel.
Wall, SD
WHEELIN’ TO WALL kicks off at 511 Glenn Street.
Wall Drug Store
Wall, just around the corner from the World-Famous Wall Drug Store.
The Event
This event is the only annual cycling ride that is held in the Badlands National Park.
Proceeds
Proceeds are used to improve the walking and biking infrastructure in Wall-Badlands area.
Thanks to some of the most persistent roadside billboards advertising “free ice water” among other things, most people have heard of Wall Drug located in the town of Wall, SD. And just outside of the town lies Badlands National Park, a dramatic and ancient display of sandstone formations.
All Cyclists Welcome
Any casual or avid biker can get to know the community and the surrounding landscape during the Wheelin’ to Wall recreational ride (not a race). This event takes place every September on National Public Lands Day. This event is under special use permit with the Nebraska National Forest and Badlands National Park.
Distances cater to all interests and abilities with courses on pavement 31 or 38, or a gravel (mixed surface) for 35 or 64-mile ride.
All courses are fully supported with aid stations and SAG support. Shuttle service is available. Bring your friends or make new ones, and ride the best of the Badlands. E-bikes are welcome on all courses. Continue to be a part of South Dakota history. WHEELIN’ TO WALL is the only annual cycling event to be held in the South Dakota Badlands.
Course Information
Pavement 31 miles
Pavement 38 miles
Gravel 35 miles
Gravel 64 miles
Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 28, 2025
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
8:00 AM
Soft Start for Long Gravel Riders.
8:10 AM
Shuttle Alert: Vehicle drivers riding the Thirty Something must be driving to the Ben Reifel Visitor Center parking lot in Badlands National Park. You will need a minimum of 45 minutes’ drive time taking I-90 to exit 131, then take Hwy 240 to the visitor center. Be sure to leave your bike at packet pickup!!
8:45 AM
Shuttle Alert: Vehicle drivers riding the Full Forty must be driving to Badlands Trading Post on the south side of exit 131. You will need a minimum of 25 minutes’ drive time taking I90 to exit 131. Be sure that you leave your bike at packet pickup!!
9:00 AM
Shuttle Alert: Shuttle for Thirty Something departs from Ben Reifel Visitor Center to Wall for Mass Start.
9:20 AM
Shuttle Alert: Shuttle for Full Forty departs from Badlands Trading Post gas station near exit 131 to Wall for Mass Start.
10:00 AM
Mass Start for all riders.
10:00 AM
All Aid Stations are open on all 4 courses.
12:00 PM
Pick up your meal ticket at the Event Venue for your post ride food & beverage at Wakin’ Bacon Food Truck, 606 Glenn Street.
1:30 PM
Aid Station at Fossil Trail for Thirty Something, Full Forty and Long Gravel Grinder close.
4:00 PM
Aid Stations (Self-Serve) for Short and Long Gravel Grinder close.
5:00 PM
Event Venue closes to “reset” for Pedal Parade Preparation.
6:30 PM
Pedal Parade Preparation: Now it’s time to light up your bike for the bike parade. Meet at Wall School Power House, 511 Glenn Street. Glow sticks provided. Bring your own special lights and reflective gear as well. Bike Helmets required and will be provided if needed. Light up your bike for the “Pedal Parade of Lights”. Sponsored by Black Hills Federal Credit Union.
7:15 PM
Pedal Parade of Lights: This is a 1.6 mile ride around the bike path. Start location is on the south side of the Wall School Power House, 511 Glenn Street (packet pickup location).
7:30 PM
S’more Party post Pedal Parade of Lights for Wheelin’ to Wall participants and Wall-Badlands area community. Located at 606 Glenn Street.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, September 29, 2024
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Packet Pickup, 511 Glenn Street, enjoy Dark Canyon Coffee (roasted in Rapid City, SD) and famous Wall Drug doughnuts (made fresh daily in Wall, SD).
8:00 AM
Mass Start for gravel and pavement courses.
8:15 AM
Aid Stations open.
11:00 AM
Pick up your meal ticket at the Event Venue for your post ride food & beverage at Wakin’ Bacon Food Truck, 606 Glenn Street.
12:30 PM
All courses and Event Venue close. Time to start planning for next year….
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