The chronological listing below displays upcoming Missoula Bicycle Club sponsored rides, meetings of members and Board of Directors, and some other biking related Regional Events. Events listed chronologically below will provide a link to the specific event page with full details about the ride or event and the option to sign up (RSVP) so that we can have an idea of how many people to expect at the event.
If you would like to see our Google calendar of events, please click here. All Missoula Bicycle Club sponsored rides will be listed with an asterisk (*) preceding the ride name. We may also be posting rides sponsored by other organizations from around the area on this calendar. These will be indicated by a colored background on the calendar. Also listed may be local casual rides that will have no specific sponsor, anyone will be welcomed to join.
Missoula Bicycle Club welcomes all cyclists to join us on our sponsored rides. Club members may attend as many rides as they like and first time guests are welcome also. If you continue to ride with us, our insurance coverage requires that you become a member of the club.
Lead a ride or suggest a ride route. Volunteer to lead one of the MBC rides on our calendar or submit a request to add your favorite ride to our calendar. It's fun, you'll meet some great people and no experience is required. Contact our ride leader coordinator for details.
Ride information and requirements:
We invite anyone to join us and discover the joy of riding with a companionable group of like minded bicyclists. Our insurance requires that all participants sign a waiver. MBC members may participate in MBC rides as often as they like after signing a waiver that covers the entire year. First-time participants may try out MBC as a guest on a ride with us and will be warmly welcomed, then must join to go on any future rides. If you would like to continue riding with us during the 2023 biking season please become a member.
Rider requirements and responsibilities:
- A helmet is required for all participants.
- All participants will be asked to sign an acknowledgement of risk (once per calendar year).
- Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or person with an authorized parental waiver dated for the specific ride.
- All participants must check-in with the ride leader.
- While we are riding as a group, each individual rider is responsible for complying with all traffic regulations as an independent vehicle operator.
- Show courtesy and respect the Rights of Others by:
- projecting a good public image and encourage responsible riding;
- exhibiting considerate behavior towards other riders, pedestrians, motorists and the public showing respect, courtesy, responsibility and due regard for the rights of others.
- avoiding confrontations and report incidents to the police as appropriate.
- avoiding language that is obscene, insulting or threatening, even when provoked.
- For safety the use of earbuds or headphones while on a group ride is discouraged.
- For safety the use of "Aero bars" while on a group ride is discouraged.
- It is strongly recommended that each rider have a spare innertube that fits their rims and tire. Flats do happen!!
- E-bikes: Montana state law defines an E-bike as a bicycle with an electrical assist that cuts out at the speed of 20 miles per hour. If your e-bike continues to provide power above 20 MPH, please do not bring it to a MBC sponsored ride.
- Due to continuing COVID-19 considerations please bring a face mask for times when we may not be able to maintain safe distances. We will also be maintaining appropriate distances between riders during the ride.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 01:30 PM · 2 rsvps
Big Dipper Ice Cream in Missoula, MTMBC Big Dipper to Dairy Queen 2/22/2025
Updated postponement as of 2/12/2025 4:00 PM
Rescheduled for Sat. 2/22/2025 @ 1:30 PM
Happy Valentines season! Join fellow bicyclists for the MBC traditional Big Dipper to Dairy Queen Spring ride. This will be a moderately slow ride depending on weather and travel conditions. This is a good time to check out any issues with your bike before starting the 2025 riding season. All riders should be aware of the prevailing travel conditions and prepare appropriately. As of this writing, 2/14/2025, February is being forecast to be cooler or warmer than normal with the current high for Saturday, 2/22, forecast at 42 F. and partly sunny. This posting is 1 week out so watch the weather activity and check back here for any updates.
We will gather in the Big Dipper parking lot on Higgins Ave. Please arrive early to check in with the ride leader. We will start the ride promptly at 1:30 PM. During the gathering time you will be asked to sign a one time annual acknowledgement of risk form that will be in effect for the 2025 season. We will also be taking attendance to maintain our record of riders. There are 4 alternate routes from which one will be selected at the time of the ride. All routes are on paved multi-use trails or streets.
Please see the map of the proposed options; Option 1 - 14 miles, Option 2 - 8 Miles, Option 3 - 7.5 miles, Option 4 - 3.75 miles. If the map does not appear below click here. In the upper left corner of the map use the square with small arrow to open the legend to be able to turn the route options off and on. You can also enlarge the map using the expansion icon in the upper right corner of the map. Depending on snow and ice there may be minor modifications to the routes at the time of the ride.
Please RSVP if you’re considering joining the ride so that you will be provided the leader's contact information and can be informed of any late-breaking changes (e.g., weather-related cancellation).
- Ride name: MBC Big Dipper to Dairy Queen (the long way)
- Date: 2/22/2025
- Start time: 1:30 PM starting time.
- Gathering place: Big Dipper on Higgins Ave. parking lot
- Distance in miles: See options 1 thru 4 above
- Pace: Slow to Moderate
- Planned stops: Option 1 - possible brief stop at Fort Missoula Regional Park
- Leader: leader contact information will be provided in the autoresponse email you will receive after you RSVP below.
We invite anyone to join us and discover the joy of riding with a companionable group of like minded bicyclists. Our insurance requires that all participants sign a waiver. All participants are covered by the Missoula Bicycle Club General Liability insurance while participating on the ride. Members may participate in MBC rides as often as they like after signing a waiver that covers the entire year. First-time participants may try out MBC as a one time guest on a ride with us and will be warmly welcomed, they then must join to participate in any future rides. If you would like to continue riding with us during the 2025 biking season please become a member.
Rider requirements and responsibilities:
- A bicycle helmet is required for all participants.
- All participants will be asked to sign an acknowledgement of risk (once per calendar year).
- Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or person with an authorized parental waiver dated for the specific ride.
- All participants must check-in with the ride leader.
- While we are riding as a group, each individual rider is responsible for complying with all traffic regulations as an independent vehicle operator.
- Show courtesy and respect the Rights of Others by:
- projecting a good public image and encourage responsible riding;
- exhibiting considerate behavior towards other riders, pedestrians, motorists and the public showing respect, courtesy, responsibility and due regard for the rights of others.
- avoiding confrontations and report incidents to your leader and the police as appropriate.
- avoiding language that is obscene, insulting or threatening, even when provoked.
- For safety, the use of earbuds or headphones while on a group ride is discouraged.
- For safety, the use of "Aero bars" while on a group ride is discouraged.
- E-bikes: Montana state law defines an E-bike as a bicycle with an electrical assist that cuts out at the speed of 20 miles per hour. If your e-bike continues to provide power above 20 MPH, please do not bring it to a MBC sponsored ride.
When submitting your RSVP, please note that the number box below "How many other people, other than yourself, are you bringing?" is asking for additional people other than yourself. A zero already includes yourself as 1.
Map URL address or the map may appear below if the map does not appear click here. Then in the upper left corner of the map page use the square with small arrow to open the legend to be able to turn the route options off and on.