Post ride report:

Pre-ride information

Since the weather did not cooperate for 8/6, let's try this again but with a slightly longer ride. 

In celebration of a reduction in smoke, survival of the wind storm on 7/24, and somewhat cooler temperatures, consider joining a casual ride to Glen's Cafe in Florence for a no-host lunch. If you would enjoy the ride but prefer a different lunch opportunity we can arrange a gathering time and location for those who would prefer not to lunch at GLen's. There are several other options for lunch or simply a break before heading back to Missoula. For those who would like a beverage stop on the return we will stop at the Great Burn Brewery on McDonald Ave.

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).

If you have any suggestions for future rides for this primarily Tuesday biking group, please let me know by entering it on the "Propose a Ride" page and indicate that you would like someone else to lead. Also, if you would be interested in leading or co-leading any of the future MBC-UMRA Tuesday rides, you can submit your interest on our "Propose a Ride" page.

Any cancellation/postponement of this ride will be posted here and a cancellation email will be sent out not later than 5:00 PM on Monday 8/5, to all who have RSVP'd. Always dress appropriately for your comfort. Plan on having sufficient water available as the afternoon return could have high 80F. temperatures. At the time of this posting the Weather Channel is forecasting a high of 83F. WNW winds at 11 mph. Summer in western Montana!

While this ride is targeted towards UM Retirees, it is open to all MBC members. Please remember that this will be a slow to moderate pace. 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 or smoke related cancellation).

• Ride name:  Out to Lunch @ Glen's Cafe in Florence
• Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
• Start time: 9:30 am
• Riding time: ~3.5 hrs.
• Gathering place: Southgate Mall Parking lot junction of Mary St. and the Bitterroot Trail.
• Distance in miles: ~36 miles
• Pace:  Moderate 12-15 on the flats, slower on the climbs. 
• Planned stops: Glen's Cafe lunch, Refreshment stop at Great Burn Brewery on the way back.
• Leader: Bob Wachtel - You will receive contact information when you RSVP below