If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to race your mountain bike for hundreds of miles through unknown terrain completely self-supported; here’s your chance!  iRide Adventures is offering an opportunity to try your hand at self-supported racing with out the cost of buying all the equipment.  No experienced with this type of riding or racing, no problem.  Todd will personally take you through the all the planning, training and racing from beginner to end and will be at your side through the whole event.

Learn all the tricks to proper planning, training, packing, pacing and strategy to finish the grueling Dixie 311 or Dixie Lite.

Package includes:

• Full bike packing kit (light weight bike packing bags, tent, sleeping bag & pad, cooking kit and pack)
• Bike outfitted with kit (you can also bring your own bike)
• Transportation and lodging to and from the Parowan, UT. (departing from Eureka, MT or pickup in Salt Lake City)
• Packing list and tips
• ‘Crunch’ training outline
• Various energy bars, drinks (only available at the start)
• Full trip escorted by Todd
• Cost:  $800/person (Dixie 311) and $700/person (Dixie Lite)

Group size is limited to 2-4 riders.  The goal will be for you to finish the route.  The pace will be set by group.  We will not split up so individuals should be of similar skill and fitness level.  Todd will be there to offer advise and guidance but YOU will be responsible for getting yourself to the finish.  If your ready for a challenge and an amazing experience reserve your trip NOW!!

Email for more info.

Three days, three bikes, three great rides.

Come join me Memorial Day weekend for some spring riding on roads, trails and dirt roads around the beautiful Tobacco Valley.  The weekend will kick off with a Saturday road ride, Sunday will be a mountain bike ride and Monday a cross ride on dirt roads (mountain bikes welcome).

The Tobacco Valley is an undiscovered mecca for cycling with a wide variety of riding including the scenic Lake Koocanusa loop, the pristine single track of Ten Lakes, and an endless network of dirt roads perfect for cross bikes.

Stay one or two nights at Grave Creek Cabins and receive discounted pricing on rides or bike rental.

Where: iRide Adventures/Grave Creek Cabins

When: May 29, 30 & 31 (rides will begins at 11:00 AM)

Cost: $20/day or $15/day (2 or more days), $10/day if you stay at Grave Creek Cabins (special rate of $75/night)

*Rides will be fully supported with water & snacks on route.

Come enjoy a beautiful weekend of road or mountain bike riding and save big!

Book two nights in our Family Cabin at the discounted “tour rate” ($175/night) and get a 10% discount on any of our “Stay and Ride” tour packages.  Book for three nights and receive a 15% discount.

Group size is limited to 2-6 adults.

Call or email for details and reservations.

New MTB training race series held every Tuesday in May (4,11,18,25).  Races will be held at Murphy Lake Rec area located on HWY 93 about 30min north of Whitefish.  See event flier for details.

This is a training race series so come out and burn the cobwebs out of your legs.  Proceeds will go to the Murphy Lake Ranger District for MTB trail enhancement.  There will be an ‘end of series’ BBQ on the 25th after racing

Come join me for a clinic on bike packing essentials and how to get started on your own bike packing adventures.

See full details here Clinic Flyer 3-8-10.

WOW!!  Amazing February weather…upper 40’s and sunny!  If this weather keeps up we’ll be riding the high mountains by late May.

Couldn’t help but stop for some shots by Lake Koocanusa.

Check the iRide Calendar for the details on the  Kabin Fever Krusher road ride out to the Amish hamlet of West Kootenai in early April.

Woke up to a beautiful sunny Saturday morning, although still a bit on the chilly side.  For the past week I have been planning to take the mtb out for the first ride of the season…on dirt that is.  As the weekend drew near I found myself checking the weather online two, three or four times a day hoping the forecast for a dry, sunny Saturday would hold true.

Almost looks like spring...at least for the first few miles. Yes, that is dry dirt!

The weather cooperated and I got out for a great ride.  Dirt, sand, snow, ice and mud…what more could you ask for!

Looking west at the Canadian border and very icy conditions.

Made my way down to Lake Koocanusa for a little beach combing.

Riding the Lake Koocanusa sand...for miles.

Can’t beat February in Montana!

Sun and sand...what more could you ask for in February.

I know it won’t last but it sure was a nice taste of what’s to come!

It’s early February and winter is by no means over up here in Eureka.  After some early big snow we’ve been pretty dry and warm with most days in the mid 30’s.  I’ve been itching to get outside on my cross bike but the warm days and below freezing nights has brought lots of icy conditions.  Roads that are normally snow-packed have been more akin to ice rinks.

The past few weeks of high 30’s and even some low 40’s has pretty much dried out all the best roads around so I got out for a nice road ride last Wednesday.  Refreshing is the best way to describe riding in the cool winter air.  Beautiful as well, the winter scenery can be just as spectacular as the summer.  I was even joined by some wildlife as I rolled south from the Canadian border.

A little blurry, I know

Well, hopefully we won’t see much more snow in the valley as it’s about time for me to start putting in some long training days.  I will also be starting group rides on Saturdays pretty quick so check my ride calendar over the next week or two.  Or if your looking to get out on the bike give me a call, I’m always up for a ride and Eureka is the ‘bannana belt’ of Montana.

Ride on,

T.

Yep, you read it right…CANTURKEND…short for Canadian Turkey Day Weekend.  Three days of great fall riding in the Kootenai’s.  So instead of plumping up on all the stuffing and marshmellow yams come lose a few pounds and actually enjoy doing it!

Rides will go off each day at 12pm and be in the 3-4hr range.  There will be no support.  Snacks, drinks and other goodies will be provided but remember…you carry it yourself!

Planning to make a weekend out of it?  Stay with us here at Grave Creek Cabins and get 30% off a cabin rental when you sign up for two days of riding.

To RSVP or for more info call or email at:

todd@irideadventures.com

406.471.9327

What: iRide Canturkend

When: October 10,11 & 12 (rides will begin @12pm each day)

Cost: $30/day($20 if you sign up for 2 or more days)  Includes snacks and post ride food.

Where: iRide Adventures/Grave Creek Cabins (45min south of Fernie or 40min north of Whitefish on HWY 93) See map HERE

UPDATE:  Weather looks great, should be an awsome day on the trails.

MTB group ride this Saturday!  Long singletrack climbs and even longer singletrack descents.  Full ride will run in the 4.5-5.5hr range, there is a bailout point approx. 3.5hrs into the ride if you don’t have the legs for the full ride.

Where: Grave Creek Cabins /iRide Adventures (42mi north of Whitefish on HWY 93)

When: Saturday 9/19/09 @ 10AM