Regional Rides 2011
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If you have a ride you would like posted on our Regional Rides Calendar, write to us at gvbcbike@gmail.com.
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May 14-15, 2011 – STOKR – Scenic Tour of the Kootenei River
This annual 2 day bicycle tour offers cyclists optional routes and breathtaking scenery. This yearly event happens the second weekend in May and is sponsored by Kootenai Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity. Information at http://www.libby.org/~gregrice/STOKR/
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May 21-22, 2011 – TOSRV – Tour of the Swan River Valley
The Tour of the Swan River Valley West (TOSRV West) is a two-day, challenging and fun bicycle tour through one of western Montana’s most scenic areas. It was established in 1970 as a recreational and social event rather than a race. Missoulians On Bicycles, the event organizer, provides food stops, baggage shuttle and overnight arrangements so that you can concentrate on enjoying the cycling. Information at http://www.missoulabike.org/tosrvwest/
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June 18-19, 2011 – Double Divide Ride
Cross the Continental Divide twice during two days of cycling (starting and ending in Helena) 139 miles (83 miles the first day, 56 miles the second) through rolling hills, tranquil valleys and challenging mountain passes. Information at http://www.helenabicycleclub.com/2011/02/double-divide-ride-june-18-19-2011.html
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June 25, 2011 – RATPOD – Ride Around the Pioneers in One Day
RATPOD is a one-day bicycle ride to benefit Camp Mak-A-Dream, a cost-free, medical camp in Western Montana for children, teens & young adults with cancer. The ride takes place in the remarkably scenic Big Hole Valley of southwestern Montana. Riders will encounter three wilderness mountain ranges. Pristine rivers are followed. More information at http://www.ratpod.org/
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July 16, 2011 – Blazing Saddles.
A fund raising ride (30, 45, 65, 100 miles) between Bozeman and Livingston, MT to help raise money for families and individuals with kids battling cancer. Registration and all ride information at www.payden.org.
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July 16, 2011 – One Helena Hundred
The annual celebration of cycling for the Helena Bicycle Club, The One Helena Hundred is a 100-mile or 100 kilometer Century Ride along the beautiful Missouri River. Information at http://www.helenabicycleclub.com/
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September 12-16, 2011 – Park-2-Park Montana
The ride begins at St Mary’s KOA in Glacier Park and takes cyclists along the eastern side of Glacier National Park, through spectacular scenery along the Rocky Mountain front US 89 through Depuyer, Choteau, Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs and Livingston before concluding at Yellowstone National Park. Information at http://www.park2parkmontana.org/
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