2026 SD Bike Summit

Aberdeen is proudly hosting the 2026 South Dakota Bike Summit to showcase our city and advocate for biking community, trail expansion, and other projects supporting outdoor recreation. This two-day event is FREE to the public thanks to support from the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau, Aberdeen Parks & Recreation, and the SD Bike Summit group out of Pierre. Join us for great speakers, panels, and even a group ride the night before (Friday April 24th)!

Saturday Schedule
9:30AM – 10:00AM – Welcome
10:00AM – 11:00AM – “Where the Trail Meets the Prairie: Discovering Native Plants on Foot and by Bike” Presented by: South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
11:00AM – 12:00PM – group panel: Panel: “How to Get Started Building Bike Communities and Trails?”
12:00 – 1:30PM – Lunch at Aberdeen BMX Track & Tour
2:00PM – 3:00PM – group panel: “Tourism and Economic Impact of Investment in Bike Projects & Trails”
3:00PM – 3:30PM – “A Sociology of Trails: Community Capitals, Social Data, and the Benefits of Cycling Infrastructure.” Dr. Trenton Ellis, Black Hills State
3:30PM – 4:00PM – South Dakota Bike Events Update with Mike Mueller, Oahe Wheelmen Cycling Club