Missoulians on Bicycles - MOBI

The 37th Annual Western Montana Hill Climb

Sunday - October 6th, 2013

 A 4-mile uphill bicycle race in Pattee Canyon the first Sunday in October, run every year since 1977.

2012 Hill Climb Report - download here

2011 Hill Climb Report-download here

2010 Hill Climb Report-download here

The 37th Annual WESTERN MONTANA HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIPS

YOU ARE INVITED Missoulians On Bicycles (MOBI) invites you to take part in what is Montana’s oldest annual competitive cycling event. The Hill Climb traditionally closes Montana’s road racing season, but it is designed for the casual as well as the competitive rider. Riders of all abilities have participated in the Hill Climb and have ranged in age from 7 to 75.

THE COURSE

The four-mile climb rises 840 feet up Pattee Canyon Drive in Missoula, starting from the corner of Takima and Pattee Canyon. Cyclists leave at one minute-intervals and ride against the clock.

A CATEGORY FOR YOU

Nine age categories each for men and women are as follows: New Rider, 12 years and under; Intermediate, 13-14; Junior, 15-17; Senior, 18-34; Veteran, 35-44; Master, 45-54; Grand Master, 55-64, Wheel Master, 65-74 and Supreme Rider, 75 and up. There are also tandem, recumbent, high wheel, tricycle, unicycle, and handcycle categories.

HOW TO ENTER

Registration will begin Saturday evening, Oct. 5th, at Big Sky Bikes at 1110 South Ave. West in Missoula, from 5-6:00 p.m. Riders (especially slower riders) are encouraged to register during this early registration period.

Registration will continue on the morning of the climb, Sunday, Oct. 6th,  will take place from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at Big Sky Bikes. 

    Each rider will be assigned a number and a starting time at registration and need not appear at the start until the appointed time. The event is limited to 100 entrants. NonMOBI members must pay a $3.00 entry fee. MOBI members need only pay $1.00 fee, and are asked to bring proof of membership in the form of a newsletter mailing label. All riders must wear a helmet.

The climb will take place rain or shine. A complete result sheet will be mailed to all participants.

BRING A PRIZE

  A prize for every rider is a Hill Climb tradition, therefore, we ask each participant to bring a prize for another rider. Use your imagination - anything goes! Here are just a few examples from past years: homemade bread or cookies, dental floss, used golf balls, carpentry work, books, bicycle parts, frozen dog meat, fishing flies, and smorkles. The prizes are distributed randomly, so bring something nice - you might win it! Bring your prize donation to registration. Remember you need not be a hill climber to donate a prize.

A special thanks to Big Sky Bikes for the use of their shop for registration.

 Age Category Records  

  Bicycle Category Records 

Men's Tandem:   Jamul Hahn and Ed van Aelsyn   1995     14:27

Women's Tandem:   Kathy York and Julie Huck     1992     20:52

Mixed Tandem:   Joe and Mary Ann Arnone          2003    16:06

  Historical Results