Join us for trail maintenance at Leaders Park on Thursday, August 27, at 6 p.m.

This week, we’ll focus on using saws and trimmers to clear branches and overgrowth along the trail. The amount of trimming we complete will depend on the number of volunteers available.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring work gloves, water, and bug spray. No trail maintenance experience is needed—we’ll provide the tools and direction when you arrive.

Can’t make this one?

Join us at one of our upcoming trail maintenance dates.

Join Falls Area SingleTrack for a trail maintenance evening at Yankton Trails Park!

📅 Thursday, Aug. 13
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 Meet at the Minnesota Avenue trailhead parking lot

Our primary focus will be trimming back growth along the trails. Falls Area SingleTrack will supply the tools—you bring water, work gloves, and a willingness to help!

For your safety, please wear closed-toe shoes. Come lend a hand and help us keep the trails clear, safe, and enjoyable for everyone!

Join Falls Area SingleTrack on Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at the Great Bear Ski Valley for an evening of trimming throughout the FAST trail system. Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome.

Please bring water, work gloves, closed-toe shoes, and clothing suitable for trail work.

For everyone’s safety, the downhill lines will be closed from 6–8 p.m. while maintenance is underway. All other trails will remain open. Thank you for giving our volunteers the space to work safely and efficiently!

Whether you can make one night or all summer, every hour makes a difference.

Stay tuned for future trail maintenance locations and details.

Join Falls Area SingleTrack (FAST) on July 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. for a laid-back summer ride along the River Greenway dirt singletrack! We'll meet at the Tomar Park bridge and roll out together on the riverbank singletrack, enjoying some of Sioux Falls' most scenic trails before finishing at Severance Brewing.

Whether you're a longtime FAST member or joining us for your first group ride, this is a great chance to get some miles in, connect with fellow riders, and kick back with a well-earned beverage afterward.

Ride Details:

• Meet: Tomar Park bridge

• Roll out: 11:00 a.m. (please arrive a few minutes early)

• Route: Riverbank singletrack

• Finish: Severance Brewing

Bring your helmet, water, and a trail-ready bike. The pace will be a social, no-drop ride.

Also, during the month of July, round up your tab at Severance to support FAST.

Join us on Thursday, July 9, at 6:00 PM as we work together to keep the trails at Leaders Park in great shape for everyone to enjoy.

We'll focus on whatever the trails need most that evening, which may include dirt work, trimming, mowing, and general trail maintenance. No experience or tools are required—just come ready to help!

Bring with you:

💧 Water

👕 Clothes you don't mind getting dirty

🥾 Closed-toe shoes

📍 Leaders Park

🗓️ Thursday, July 9

🕕 6:00 PM

Whether you're a regular trail user or want to give back to the community, we'd love to have you join us. Every helping hand makes a difference!

Help us give the Tuthill Park trail system a little mid-season cleanup on Thursday, June 25, at 6:00 p.m.

We'll be focusing on trimming back overgrown vegetation to keep trails clear, improve visibility, and maintain the great riding and hiking experience Tuthill is known for. This is a great opportunity to spend an evening outdoors, meet fellow trail users, and make a direct impact on the trails you enjoy.

We'll meet at the lower parking lot before heading out to work on various sections of the trail system. No experience is necessary, and all trimming tools will be provided.

Please bring water, work gloves, closed-toe shoes, and eye protection. We hope to see you there!

Can’t make this maintenance session? Check out our event calendar for upcoming sessions.

Help Us Get Great Bear Race-Ready!

With the upcoming bike race on June 10, we're looking for volunteers to help spruce up the trails at Great Bear Recreation Park. Our primary focus will be trimming back overgrowth along key race routes, including sections of the Outer Loop and Beginner Loop, to improve visibility, flow, and the overall rider experience.

Join us Tuesday, June 9, 2026, for a trail maintenance session at Great Bear Recreation Park on the FAST trail system.

Depending on volunteer turnout, we may also tackle additional trimming and trail touch-up projects throughout the park.

No special experience is required—just bring work gloves, water, and closed-toe footwear. FAST will provide the tools, guidance, and help coordinate work areas.

Whether you can stay for the entire session or just lend a hand for a bit, your help makes a difference. Let's get the trails looking their best for race day!

Trail maintenance nights are one of the biggest ways our local riding community helps protect and improve the trail system, and every extra set of hands makes a real impact.

Can’t make it? Stay tuned for future locations and details throughout the summer. The maintenance schedule is available on the events page of our website.

Join FAST on Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. for a trail maintenance session at Leaders Park.

This week’s focus will be trimming and pruning back branches to help keep the sight clear, safe, and rideable for everyone.

The group will be meeting at the main trailhead.

No tools are required, but we recommend bringing water, gloves, and eye protection, and wearing long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Come ready to dig in for a good cause. Every bit of work helps keep our local singletrack in great shape.

We hope to see you out there.

Join FAST for a trail maintenance night at Tuthill on Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m., led by Brad and Jim. The crew will be working to address erosion issues, replace missing trail signage, and help keep the trails riding their best heading into the season.

The group will meet at the lower parking lot trailhead before heading out to project areas around the park.

No trail work experience needed — bring gloves, water, and closed-toe shoes. FAST will provide tools, direction, and everything else you need.

Trail maintenance nights are one of the biggest ways our local riding community helps protect and improve the trail system, and every extra set of hands makes a real impact.

Can’t make it? Stay tuned for future locations and details throughout the summer.

Celebrate Earth Day with FAST by giving back to the trails we all enjoy. Join us at Leaders Park for a morning of trail cleanup as we work together to keep our local riding and hiking areas in great shape.

No experience needed—just show up ready to help.

What to expect:
We’ll focus on picking up trash and tidying up trail areas to keep Leaders Park clean, safe, and ready for the season ahead. FAST will provide trash bags—just bring yourself and a little motivation.

What to bring:

• Gloves

• Closed-toe shoes

• Water

Whether you can stay for the full time or just stop by for a bit, every little effort makes a difference.

Let’s take care of the trails that take care of us 🌎

We’re heading back out for a maintenance session and could use a few extra hands to help dial things in.

When: Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 PM
Where: Yankton Trail Park - FAST trailhead, parking lot near Minnesota Ave.

There are about 60–80 small stumps left to clear, and we’ll be smoothing out and packing in the new line. It’s the kind of work that makes a big difference in how this trail rides—and the more help we have, the faster it comes together.

What to Know:

• Tools and direction provided

• Wear closed-toe shoes

• Bring gloves and water

If you’ve got an hour or two, come be part of it. Every bit helps move this across the finish line.

Join Falls Area SingleTrack (FAST) for our 2026 Member Meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 PM at Oak + Olive Events (next door to Roots of Brasil) in downtown Sioux Falls.

This is our chance to come together as a community, connect with fellow riders and supporters, and look ahead at what’s next for trails in the Sioux Falls area. We’ll kick things off with a casual social hour, followed by meeting highlights, project updates, and opportunities to get involved in the season ahead.

Whether you’ve been with FAST for years or you’re new to the organization, you’re invited—come hang out, hear what’s happening, and help shape the future of local singletrack.

Schedule

• 6:00–7:00 PM — Social Hour + Food

• 7:00–9:00 PM — Meeting

Event meeting space graciously donated by Oak + Olive Events / Roots of Brasil

Bring the whole family out to celebrate Take A Kid Mountain Biking as part of the Phase 1 Opening Weekend of The Great Trail Build. Destination: Bear!

Kids will have the chance to explore the trails, test their skills, and experience the fun of mountain biking in a safe, supportive environment.

Event Highlights:

• Strider Course – Perfect for little riders just starting out.

• Skills Course – Challenge obstacles and sharpen riding skills with the guidance of experienced volunteers.

• Kid Prizes – Fun prizes to keep the stoke high.

What to Bring:

• A bike suited for your child’s age and ability.

• A properly fitted helmet (required to ride).

This free, family-friendly event is open to kids of all ages and riding levels. Parental supervision required.

Celebrate the official opening of Phase 1 of The Great Trail Build. Destination: Bear! Join us for a day of riding, community, and fun at Great Bear.

Tentative Event Schedule

• 11:00–11:30 AM | Social in the Bear’s Den at the Lodge
  Gather with friends, enjoy drinks and food, and kick off the celebration together.
  

• 11:30 AM | Ribbon Cutting
  Be part of the official ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the new trails.
  

• Ride Events | Starting at 12:00 PM

  • Take a Kid Mountain Biking | FAST Trailhead
    Kids take center stage with a special ride and activities designed just for them. For more details, visit our Take A Kid Mountain Biking event page.

  • Guided Trail Tours | FAST Trailhead
    Explore the new Phase 1 trails with guided tours led by FAST volunteers.

  • Vendors | Parking Lot

    • Confirmed Vendors: Berry Fast Bicycles, Spoke N Sport, Benchmark Trails, Chesterman’s Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Sioux Falls, Great Outdoor Store, and Sioux Falls Area Running Club

  • Ongoing throughout the Day | Food, Drinks & Community
    The Great Bear Chalet and Bear’s Den will be open, serving food and drinks and offering a welcoming space to relax, connect, and keep the celebration going.
    

• 3 PM | End Of Event Drawing | Bear’s Den in the Great Bear Chalet
  FAST Swag Prize Pack
  

Hike, bring your bike, your family, and your friends—this is a milestone moment for Great Bear and Sioux Falls singletrack—we can’t wait to celebrate it with you!

Be part of history as we celebrate the opening of Phase 1 of The Great Trail Build. Destination: Bear!

Join us at Great Bear Ski Valley for an evening of guided tours on the newly built singletrack. FAST board members and volunteers will take groups out beginning at 6:00 PM, giving you the opportunity to be among the very first to ride and experience the fresh trails.

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just curious to see what the buzz is about, this is your opportunity to explore the features of Phase 1 before the official ribbon-cutting on Sunday.

Bring your bike, helmet, lights (if you plan to stay out later), and your excitement—we can’t wait to show you what the community has built together!

Free and open to the public. All skill levels welcome. Ride at your own risk.

Check out our events page or follow the Facebook event for full details on the Phase 1 Opening Weekend lineup, including Sunday’s ribbon cutting & celebration.

Join Us for Trail Maintenance at Yankton Trail Park – Monday, August 11

We’re calling on all trail users—bikers, runners, hikers, and walkers—to help us keep Yankton Trail Park in top shape!

🗓 Monday, August 11 at 6 PM
📍 Meet at the Minnesota Ave main trailhead sign

We’re hosting an evening of trail maintenance focused on trimming back overgrowth. This kind of upkeep may not be flashy, but it’s absolutely essential to keeping the trails safe, accessible, and fun to use. Overgrown branches and brush can create visibility issues and bottlenecks, and with your help, we’ll get things cleaned up quickly and efficiently.

Your trail lead for the evening is Ethan Metz, who will have the plan (and the tools) ready to go. All you need to bring is:

• Closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Water to stay hydrated

Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or thinking about joining for the first time, this is a perfect low-key opportunity to give back to the trails you love. You’ll meet other trail users, enjoy a little evening fresh air, and make a noticeable difference in just an hour or two.

We hope to see you Monday! Let’s keep Yankton Trail Park looking its best.

We’re hosting a trail maintenance session at Tuthill Park, Monday, June 30, at 6 PM. Meet us at the east end of the upper parking lot. We’ll be trimming and clearing overgrowth east of the sledding hill.

Bring gloves, water, and closed-toe shoes. Andrew and Miles Hoy will be your trail maintenance leaders for the evening. Every helping hand makes a difference—see you out there!

Help us clear back overgrowth and improve visibility at Yankton Trail! We’re hosting a trail maintenance session on Tuesday, June 17 at 6 PM, and we’d love to have you join us.

We’ll be focusing on trimming back brush and opening up sight lines to keep the trail safe and enjoyable for all users. No experience needed—just bring your gloves, water, and eye protection. We’ll meet at the Minnesota Ave parking lot trailhead before heading out together.

Ethan Metz will be leading this session and will guide the crew through what needs to be trimmed and how to make the most impact. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or a first-time trail helper, this is a great opportunity to give back to the trails you love.

Help us give Leaders Park a little TLC!

Join us at Leaders Park on Thursday, June 12, at 6 PM at the south trailhead on Leadale Ave for a hands-on evening of trail maintenance.

We’ve got some cleaning up to do—and we could use your help! This session will focus on:

• Trimming back brush that’s crowding the trail

• Mowing overgrown areas to keep the lines clean

• Clearing out downed branches and trees to keep things safe and rideable

Your trail leads for the evening, Adam and Scott, will have the plan and the tools ready—you just need to show up with:

• Closed-toe shoes

• Gloves

• Water to stay hydrated

Whether you’ve volunteered before or are new to the crew, this is a great way to give back to the trails you ride, run, and hike.

We hope to see you on Thursday!

Hey, wanna hang out? Maybe go for a bike ride?

Join Hello Hi, Sunday, June 8th, for a fun, casual community bike ride hosted by The Hello Hi and our friends Spoke N Sport.

We'll head out from the bar at 4:30, hit the SF bike trail, and ride to Spoke N Sport (3401 S Cliff). From there, we will get back on the trail and head back the way we came to The Hello Hi.
There of course will be an option to ride the full loop all the way around too, if anyone is looking to put on some miles.

We'll also be doing a 50/50 raffle for FAST (Falls Area Single Track)

Summer is here, let’s meet up and have some fun!

Jokes & Spokes Bicycle Comedy Tour with Skyler Bolks at The Rush in Sioux falls, SD

Join Skyler Bolks as seen in 'America's Best Bar Comics' on his 1000-mile Bicycle Comedy Tour across eastern South Dakota.

Part of the proceeds of this tour benefit trail-building efforts by FAST.

Bikes, Bonfire, BBQ, Beer!

We're doing Comedy by the campfire!

Join Skyler Bolks as seen in 'America's Best Bar Comics' on his 1000-mile Bicycle Comedy Tour across eastern South Dakota.

Jerry Irby, seen in 'America's Best Bar Comics', joins the tour for this unique show if you haven't seen him perform, you'll quickly see why he has been crowned Sioux Falls’ Funniest many times over.

Skyler will be closing this campfire show with the scariest stories he can muster, true stories from the life of a stand-up comic. If you've ever wondered what happens when two comedians get pulled over by the police, how a man of 6'7" can sleep in a Prius, or how to take advantage of a department store appliance rental, this show is for you!

Group Ride info:
We will be meeting at Lewis on East Madison Ave at 6 pm. The plan is to cut up to 264th st to cross Veterans Parkway and all the way through to Brandon, then use highway 11 to reconnect to 264th and keep heading east past the Beaver Creek nature area to 486th and straight to the brewery.

Tent camping is unfortunately not allowed at the brewery but that's just as well because after the show you can join Skyler for a midnight ride home down the haunted Spook Road.

Brady Wrede singing from 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Comedy at 8:00 pm
Backyard BBQ serving 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Part of the proceeds of this tour benefit trail-building efforts by FAST.

Bikes, Tacos, Comedy, Beer, Music!

Join Skyler Bolks as seen in 'America's Best Bar Comics' on his 1000-mile Bicycle Comedy Tour across eastern South Dakota.

The Taco Vault shows have a unique atmosphere you have to experience to understand. With house band "Animal Cider" and the masked host setting the tone in the basement of South Dakota's best Taco restaurant, you can't have a bad time. Feature act Luke Johnson is a South Dakota Comedy staple, best known for his work across the region with the Pub and Grub Comedy Tour. Skyler will be closing the show with all new material. Energy will be high, and the stakes are even higher for this kick-off show of the Jokes and Spokes Bicycle Comedy Tour!

Group Ride info:

The night kicks off with a group ride to The Taco Vault starting at Yankton Trail Park. I've been riding straight down Western for a nice gravel ride, but the maps recommend Louise for a paved route. I'm willing to ride either way based on interest. I'm working on closer camping arrangements, but there is also a campground about 4 miles out of town for anyone who wants to pack up the tent and make an overnighter out of it.

Part of the proceeds of this tour benefit trail-building efforts by FAST.

We’re getting hands-on at Tuthill Park, and we’d love your help!

Join us on Monday, June 2 at 6 p.m. for a trail maintenance evening focused on trimming sight lines and clearing brush from the lower lot to the sledding hill.

Your trail leader for the night will be Miles Hoy.

We’ll meet at the lower parking lot trailhead—just bring:
✔ Gloves
✔ Water
✔ Eye and ear protection
✔ And rock those closed-toe shoes!

We’ll supply the tools and the instructions.

We’re keeping the trails in top shape, and every helping hand makes a difference. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or it’s your first time pitching in, we’d love to see you out there.

Join FAST for our annual Trail Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 AM to 12 PM.

We’re rallying trail users, community members, and FAST supporters to help clear debris, pick up trash, and get our trails looking their best for the season ahead. Whether you ride, run, or hike—this is your chance to give back to the singletrack you love.

When: Saturday, April 26
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: Leader's Park

Bring gloves, closed-toe shoes, hydration, a positive attitude, and your trail pride. We’ll bring the trash bags, supplies, and good vibes.

All are welcome—no experience is needed. Let’s leave the trails better than we found them.

Join us for the 20th year of Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 5
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Location: Legacy Park

Join us for a day of fun, adventure, and family-friendly mountain biking at our 2024 Take A Kid Mountain Biking Event! Whether your child is just starting out or already loves to hit the trails, this is the perfect event to get them excited about biking and the great outdoors.

🌟 Event Highlights:

• Bike Raffle 🎁: Enter for a chance to win a Strider Bike!

• Prizes Galore 👕: Complete and turn in our skills checklist for fun prizes!

🚲 All Skill Levels Welcome! Our team will be there to guide kids through fun and safe biking activities, making it a great event for beginners and experienced riders alike.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy some quality family time and support the next generation of mountain bikers! Mark your calendars, grab your bikes, and we’ll see you on the trails! 🌲🚴‍♂️

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About TKMBD

IMBA's Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in October. Created in 2004 and recognized by US Congress, TKMBD introduces the joy of mountain biking to the next generation. Hundreds of thousands of youth have discovered and celebrated the joy of pedaling two wheels on dirt at TKMBD events. Many have gone on to become passionate riders, volunteer trail advocates, and even high school mountain bike racers.

Join the Crew: Volunteer with FAST at Legacy Park!

Join Falls Area SingleTrack (FAST) on September 7th at 8 a.m. for our upcoming Trail Dig event, led by the experienced trail builder Adam Weischedel. Together, we’ll work to reclaim and enhance our beloved trails, ensuring they remain safe and enjoyable for all users.

What We'll Do:

• Reclaim the Hill: We'll be tilling or scoring the tread, followed by raking and packing to restore the trail's integrity.

• Restore Legacy West: Not all areas have succumbed to overgrowth, so we'll reclaim these sections with tilling, scoring, raking, and packing to keep the trail in top shape.

• Install Signage: Help us improve trail navigation and safety by installing new signs along the route.

What to Bring:

• Please wear closed-toe shoes for safety.

• Gloves and water to stay hydrated and protected.

• Dress appropriately for outdoor work, and don't forget to bring your energy and enthusiasm!

Where to Meet: Meet us at the Legacy Park parking lot off 12th Street to kick off the session.

Why Join? Your participation helps us maintain and enhance the trails that make Sioux Falls a great place for outdoor adventures. Plus, it’s a chance to connect with fellow trail lovers and give back to the community.

We look forward to seeing you out on the trails on September 7th!