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Rides - 2008
Call Wayne Kruse 721-3095 to sign up to lead a ride.
February
February 17th, Sunday - GEEZER RIDE* TO RIVER CITY GRILL - 12:30pm meet at
Greenough Park, corner of Locust & Monroe. Route takes you to the River
City Grill in Milltown for a late lunch or milkshakes. 14 miles. Leader: Gayle
& Ernie (240-9279).
March
March 2; Sun. – GEEZER REDUX – CEMETERY RIDE – Leave at 10:00 a.m. from
Greenough Park (corner of Locust & Monroe). To Montana Club on N. Reserve.
12 miles. Gayle and Ernie (240-9279).
March 8; Sat. – BLUE MT – BIG FLAT – MULLAN RD – Leave at 10:00 a.m. from
former 4-B’s on Brooks and Reserve. A short detour for an “Expresso” on N.
Reserve, if desired. 25 miles. Shirl Braxton (728-4963).
March 9; Sun. - FORT FIZZLE FOLLY – Leave at 10:00 a.m. (daylight savings time)
from former 4-B’s on Brooks and Reserve (or carpool to Lolo if desired). Bring
a lunch or eat in Lolo on return. 35 miles. Ken Moe (239-9754).
March 15; Sat. – HAPPY TRAILS – Lolo to Bass Creek/Charlie Waters Campground
along the Bike Trail. Carpool from K Mart at 10:00 a.m. or met at Conoco in
Lolo (corner of Hwy. 12 and Hwy 93) at 10:30 a.m. Bring snacks or a picnic
lunch or stop on return in Florence for soup. 35 miles. Lech Szumera
(543-4889).
March 16; Sun. – TOUR d’ TURAH - Leave at 10:00 a.m. from Eastgate/Albertsons
parking lot. Picnic at Turah Campground or lunch at River City Grill on return.
25 miles. Vickie Mikelsons (721-8540).
March 22; Sat. - FRENCHTOWN FRENZY FOR FRENCH FRIES & FROLIC – Leave at
10:00 a.m. from Perkins Restaurant/Mullan Station, corner of Reserve and
Mullan. Lunch at the Coffee Cup in Frenchtown. 30 miles. Sue and Tom Roy
(728-8319).
March 23; Sun. - 16TH ANNUAL EASTER RIDE – “Ride the North hills.” Meet at
Eastgate/Albertsons parking lot at 10:00 a.m. to conquer Marshall Grade,
Rattlesnake and Grant Creek. We’ll draw for a prize at the top of each climb.
Remember every “UP” has a glorious “DOWN.” Bring a lunch or snack along the way
during our frequent stops. 35-40 miles. Shirl Braxton (728-4963).
March 29; Sat. – CLINTON RAMBLE – Leave at 10:00 a.m.from Eastgate/Albertsons
parking lot. Bring snacks or feast at Poor Henry’s Bar in Clinton. 40 miles.
Jim Kieronski (721-2112).
March 30, Sun. - GLEN’S CAFÉ FOR FAMOUS PIE – Leave at 10:00 a.m. from the old
4-B’s on Brooks and Reserve. On Bike Trail between Lolo and Florence. 40 miles.
Lynn Springer (251-5786).
April
April 5, Sat. – SKALKAHO/SLEEPING CHILD RIDE – (from Hamilton) – Carpool from
K-Mart Parking lot at 9:30 a.m. or meet at Coffee Cup Restaurant in Hamilton at
10:30 a.m.. Bring snacks. Late lunch back in Hamilton. 40 miles. John Crull
(543-3230).
April 6, Sun. – FRANK WINKLER MEMORIAL RIDE TO NINEMILE – “ Frank led this ride
for several years and it became a highlight of our TOSRV training rides. Frank
always had a little prize for each rider.” Leave at 10:00 a.m. from Perkins
Restaurant/Mullan Station, corner of Reserve and Mullan. Lunch at the Ninemile
steakhouse. 55 miles. Carol Minjares (728 – 7994).
April 12, Sat. – MULE TRAIN TO NINEMILE REMOUNT – Leave at 9:00 a.m. from
Perkins Restaurant/Mullan Station, corner of Reserve and Mullan. Bring a lunch
or have lunch at Ninemile Steakhouse. 55 miles with 5 miles of gravel. Phil
Stauffer (728-8262).
April 13, Sun. – 24th ANNUAL POTOMAC AWFUL BURGER RIDE – Leave at 10:00 a.m.
from Eastgate/Albertsons parking lot. 55 miles. Paul O’Connell (240-0056).
April 19 and 20. Sat - Sun. – 12th ANNUAL HOT SPRINGS RIDE – Starting in
Ravalli, ride through beautiful countryside past Oreo cows, Fjord horses, and
herds of lamas to the historic Symes Hotel in Hot springs. Enjoy a soothing
soak in the hot springs, great food, and evening entertainment. It’s
delightful. $10.00 deposit by April 8th. 62 miles on Sat. and 41 miles on Sun.
Call Diane Norem for details (728-4126).
April 19, Sat. – BEARMOUTH TO DRUMMOND – Carpool from Eastgate/Albertsons
parking lot at 7:45 a.m., leave by 8:15 a.m. and leave Bearmouth between 9:00
and 9:30 a.m. Brunch at the Wagon Wheel Café in Drummond (approx. $7.50 each)
about 10:30 a.m. 34 miles of great hill training. RSVP by April 15th (for
headcount for brunch) to Margie Gilder (728-2455) or Kathleen Wills (396-1040).
April 20, Sun. – ALBERTON - leave at 10:00 a.m. from Perkins restaurant/Mullan
Station, corner of Reserve and Mullan. Lunch at Alberton or bring a snack. 60
miles. Carol Minjares (728-7994).
April 26, Sat. 33rd ANNUAL CHEESBURGER BOOGIE TO STEVENSVIILLE – Leave at 9:00
a.m. from old 4-B’s on Brooks and Reserve. Paved roads and Bike Trail from Lolo
to Stevensville. A short trip to the Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge is an option.
Lunch in Stevensville. 55 miles. Bob Deaton (543-7704).
April 26, Sat. DEER CREEK SNEAK – If you feel like a ride on some dirt today,
join the 15th running of this event. Meet at Eastgate Shopping Center at 10am.
22 miles, 3/4 dirt & 1/4 paved. We'll return to town on the Hidden Treasure
Trail for some fun singletrack! Kathy York (543-6274).
April 27, Sun. ROCK CREEK RAMBLE – Leave at 10:00 a.m. from Eastgate/Albertsons
parking lot. Lunch at Eckstrom’s Stage. Great sourdough pancakes. 52 miles. Tim
and Kate (549-4177).
May
May 3 and 4, Sat. – Sun., 23rd ANNUAL GEORGETOWN LAKE LOOP - By reservation
only. $10.00 deposit by April 22nd. 130 miles. Call Julie Huck for more
information (549-2226).
May 3, Sat.- 6th ANNUAL SULA TO WISDOM. - Gibbonsville option- Double your
Divides and Quattro your Passes (all in one day). Carpool from K-Mart parking
lot at 7:30 a.m. or meet at the Sula Store at 9:00 a.m. Bring fluids, snacks
and warm clothes. Lunch in Wisdom. Call Paul O’Connell to confirm. (240-0056).
May 4, Sun. – PAINTED ROCKS RESERVOIR – Carpool from K-Mart parking lot at 7:00
a.m. Ride starts at 8:00 a.m. from the Coffee Cup in Hamilton. 87 miles. A
shorter ride, leaving from Darby is only 50 miles. Beautiful scenery. Paul
Gibson (728-8722).
May 10, Sat. – AMBLE TO ALBERTON – Leave at 9:00 a.m. from Adventure Cycling,
150 E. Pine St. Lunch in Alberton or bring a snack. 65 miles. Bill and Heather
(880-9040).
May 11, Sun. – 16th ANNUAL LOLO LULU - Leave at 8:00 a.m. from the corner of
Brooks and Reserve (the old 4-B’s restaurant). Bring a lulu of a large lunch
for a luau on Lolo Pass. 90 miles. Wayne Kruse (721-3095).
May 17 and18, Sat.- Sun. TOSRV.
*Special Note - Geezer Rides do not go in snow or rain. Sunshine required! All
other rides are a go, regardless of weather.
SUMMER RIDES
July 18, Fri. – FULL MOON GLACIER RIDE – Leave after work on Friday and carpool
to Glacier Park. Ride Going to The Sun Highway in the moon light. Wayne
Kruse.(721-3095).
Aug. 30 – Sept. 1. GLACIER GETAWAY. Lech Szumera (543-4889).
The Jewel of Montana’s Parks. 135 miles.
AREA RIDE MAPS
Area loop ride maps
are availabe at the Adventure Cycling Office,150 E. Pine
Street.
There are also several up at: http://visitmt.com/virtualvisitor/biking/
Guide to walking and biking trails in and arround Missoula
http://missoulian.com/specials/hikebike/index.html
WEEKLY AREA RIDES
Monday - Missoula Bicycle Works
Easy/ recovery group ride. This ride leaves from Missoula Bicycle
Works at 6:00pm starting after daylight savings time. The pace is easy and is
used as an instructional ride for beginners. Pacelines, drafting, echelons and
other pack riding skills are emphasized. Usually the ride is no longer than 2
hours. Check the events area of
www.missoulabicycleworks.com
for times and location changes or call 721-6525.
Tuesday - The Dirt Girls are doing
mountain bike rides each Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Beginner/intermediate rides for all women. Check out the web
site for the next event http://www.montanadirtgirls.com
Check website or contact Julie to find out location of next
ride.
Tuesday - Missoula Bicycle
Works
The
Hell Ride. This ride leaves from Open Road Bicycles at 6:00pm
starting after daylight savings time. The first few miles through
town are ridden at an easy pace but once out of town the intensity
picks up and the pace is fast. Bring everything you need because on
this ride, if you puncture the group doesn't wait. Check the events
area of
www.missoulabicycleworks.com for times and
location changes or call 721-6525.
Wednesday
Women's Mtn bike ride. This ride
leaves from the foot bridge just north of the University at 5:30 pm
starting after the snow melts and the trails dry off a bit; usually
sometime in early May. This is a recreational, usually very social
ride with a few hard efforts for those who are motivated. Check the
events area ofwww.missoulabicycleworks.com
for times and location changes or call 721-6525.
Thursday
Night
Mountain
Bike rides
http://www.mountainbikemissoula.org
April - October these weekly rides are
intermediate level. Average ride is 10 miles with 2,000 feet of
elevation. Rides begin at 6pm at various locations. To be added to
the notification list, contact Larry rxdentl@bresnan.net.
Saturday and Sunday
Group rides from Bernice's Bakery. Rides leave between 10am and noon.
The rides are generally 2-4 hours long and start off at a fairly easy pace.
Groups will form, and break off and go for various distances and intensities.
Check the events area of
www.missoulabicycleworks.com for times and
location changes or call 721-6525.
Saturday Group - Big Sky
Cyclery Rides
usually at blue mtn or crazie canyon trail head call for details.
http://bigskycyclery.com/page.cfm?PageID=37
Rides require, at minimum, an appropriate bike in good
working order, water, and a helmet. We suggest a spare tube, energy food, maybe
a little cash in case we stop, and your biggest smile! Many rides are held
subject to weather. It's a good idea to confirm dates, time and any specific
requirements, too. We'll see you out there — and have fun!
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