Montana Headwall write-up

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Also in this edition is a great write-up on one of Missoula's best moutain biker's, Bill Martin.

Registration is Open

Registration is now open. It will close July 20th at 11pm. There will not be on site or day of registration. Riders must register online prior to the event. There will be a mandatory check-in at the race venue.

Free - kids
$15 - juniors, first timer men, women
$25 - men 1, 2, 3, masters, women 1, 2, 3, single speed
$50 - elite men, women

Entry includes dinner on Saturday evening. If you are doing two races, your second race is $15.

50 GREAT THINGS ABOUT MOUNTAIN BIKING - #20

#20 - The first Spring rides. Each time out you are able to ride a little bit farther. The classic early Spring ride in Missoula is "Dropout." In a month everyone will be talking about the status of "Dropout." Photo by Adam Jensen.

50 GREAT THINGS ABOUT MOUNTAIN BIKING - #21

#21 - Ladies ripping trail. Whether it's the dirt girls, a ladies ride, or the husband/wife ride I love seeing our better half making us look bad. Below is a frequent view for our Media Guy Jedzilla. Photo taken by Jedzilla.

50 GREAT THINGS ABOUT MOUNTAIN BIKING - #22

#22 - Alone time. I really enjoy the weekly group ride, but my favorites rides are the solo adventures. You find yourself in this amazing rhythm, where your forget about everything else.

Rough Course Maps (click to enlarge)

Designed by Brian Williams

Missoula Mountain Biking

Zootown 15 "Bring on Spring" from Jed Zilla on Vimeo.

50 GREAT THINGS ABOUT MOUNTAIN BIKING - #23

#23 - Post ride feast. I've seen several group rides not even wait till they get home. The grill and meat is waiting in the parking lot. The post ride tail gate party is sweeping the nation. I still kick it old school and head to the Iron Horse, but I love the ride and a grill idea.

50 GREAT THINGS ABOUT MOUNTAIN BIKING - #24

#24 - Discovery. I enjoy riding new trails, but even riding old trails backwards can be a nice change of pace. Mountain Biking provides a peaceful way to travel deep into uncharted territory. Below is a photo from the start of the Butte 50 mile race. Photo by Hammer Nutrition

Winter Course Pictures

Winter check in on the Course

Untitled from Montanacyclocross.com on Vimeo.

Shout out to Myke H for the tunes recommendation.

50 GREAT THINGS ABOUT MOUNTAIN BIKING - #25

#25 - Tacky trail. The perfect amount of rain and soil. You no longer have to be possess Geoff Kabush like skills to rip trail. The bike goes where you want it and you feel unstoppable. Below Heidi Gaskill shows you how to do it near Mount Saint Helens.