Tuesday, 10/28/2025, 1:30 PM,  This is placeholder HAS BEEN CANCELED NO route decision and leader.

Enjoy biking as you can for the rest of this year. There may still be some good riding weather!!!

Welcome to Autumn in Missoula. Gather with a friendly group of cyclists at Silver Park to enjoy an afternoon of biking.  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).

Any cancellation/postponement of this ride will be posted here and a cancellation email will be sent out not later than 11:00 AM on Tuesday 9/30/25, to all who have RSVP'd. Always dress appropriately for your comfort. Plan on having sufficient water available. At the time of this posting the Weather Channel is forecasting a high of 66F and moderate likelihood of rain. 

• Ride name:  MBC - UMRA Tuesday Social Ride
• Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
• Start time: TBD
• Gathering place: Silver Park parking lot
• Distance in miles: 15 - 20 miles includes hills
• Pace:  Slow to Moderate: 10 - 12 MPH
• Planned stops: to be decided
• Leader: name - leader contact information will be provided in the autoresponse email you will receive after you RSVP below.

If you have any suggestions for future rides, please let me know by entering it on the "Propose a Bike 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 rides, you can submit your interest on our "Propose a Bike Ride" page.

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.
• If you seem to have a respiratory infection, please wear a face mask for times when we may not be able to maintain safe distances.
• As a summary and quick reminder of common courtesy and safety please follow this link to 12 Road Cycling Group Ride Rules for Cyclists of All Levels https://www.swimbikerunfun.net

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 your self. A zero already includes yourself as 1.