Bicycling through the Badlands provides riders with excellent views of the dramatic and impressive scenery the park has to provide. This ride follows the main park road for almost 22 miles, passing multiple overlooks and points of interest along the way. The downhill route requires a shuttle between the start at the Pinnacle Overlook and end of the ride at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. The park road does see a lot of traffic during peak season, and is steep and narrow in sections, so extreme caution is required at times. The ride can easily be shortened by starting a shorter distance from the visitor center.

This loop ride leads through the scenic Black Hills and past the historic display of Mt. Rushmore. The ride follows the Needle Highway and Iron Mountain Road to complete a loop of just over 50 miles. The route covers some hilly terrain with a few small climbs and descents. There are some tight turns and curvy roadway to navigate. The highways are mostly narrow paved two-lane roads that do see some traffic, especially around the national monument. There are some great rest spots along the way for stopping, resting, and taking in the scenery. There are multiple campgrounds located along the scenic byway.

The Spearfish Recreation Trail travels over 5 miles through the heart of Spearfish providing access to multiple parks, green spaces, and town attractions. The City of Spearfish is located just north of the Black Hills National Forest and much of the trail is lined with trees and follows a small creek. The concrete multi-use pathway does climb if riding from the south but is gradual and makes for a fun return ride. The trail is accessed from multiple spots making it easy to customize shorter outings on the trail as well.

This route is named the Three Waters Ride because it takes bikers to three different recreational areas located on rivers and creeks. The ride goes to Big Sioux Recreation Area, Palisades State Park, and Beaver Creek Nature Area. The ride follows mostly paved county highways that are flat but there is some traffic. There are camping facilities at Big Sioux Recreation Area and Palisades State Park.

This 30-mile loop ride starts from Hartford Beach and follows the shoreline of Big Stone Lake south to Big Stone City. The ride travels through an area of historic significance and offers excellent scenery along the way. The majority of roadway along this trip is paved roadway with minimal traffic. The terrain is mostly flat with very small rolling hills. There are multiple parks and communities along the route that offers amenities, lodging, and supplies.

This loop ride travels through rolling grasslands along the northern edges of Badlands National Park offering some nice scenery and great opportunity for wildlife viewing. Sage Creek Rim Road and some other stretches of road along this route are gravel road so mountain bikes or fat tire cycles are recommended. The ride does go through the national park so if you paid for a car to enter, make sure to grab your pass or be prepared to pay an entrance fee.

Riders will enjoy this tour of the capitol city of Pierre, traveling past multiple points of interest including the State Capitol, Framboise Island, and Lake Oahe Dam to name a few. The ride follows sections of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Trail which is both paved and crushed gravel, and paved roadway with narrow shoulders. There is some traffic on 1806 and 1804. The ride is mostly flat with the exception of one small climb up towards Oahe Dam.

This multi-day loop ride loops through rolling prairie terrain of southern South Dakota, offering wide open vistas of the "burning bluffs" area and Missouri River. The ride follows mostly rural paved roads with minor traffic but there are a few sections of highway that may be a little busier. The terrain is mostly flat with a few small hills but no major climbs or descents. The loop trip passes through multiple small communities and recreation areas that offer amenities, lodging, and supplies.

Spearfish Canyon is a scenic byway that offers some excellent riding through a dramatic canyon with towering rock cliffs and beautiful waterfalls. The ride can be done as a challenging out-and-back by starting from Spearfish and riding up and back down, or as a faster one-way trip by shuttling to the top and just riding down the canyon. The canyon sees only mild-to-moderate traffic and has a small shoulder for riding.

This ride passes through a landscape of small rolling hills, wetlands, and abundant pothole lakes in northeastern South Dakota. The area is rich with cultural history and also offers excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing, especially birds and waterfowl. The majority of the route follows rural roads that are paved with very minor traffic. There are some small rolling hills but no major climbs or descents. Riders who want to add a little mileage can also take a side trip to Sica Hollow but this does require riding along gravel roads.