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Summer Mountain Biking

The Dirt Girls are a group of women in the Missoula, MT area that get together each Tuesday evening to mountain bike & hike. We formed in 2001 as a way to enjoy the outdoors with other women.

We begin biking after the time change in the spring and start hiking when daylight savings ends in the fall.

Mountain Bike Rides
The women's mountain bike rides are geared for beginner/intermediate riders. We try and gear the ride to the slowest rider and wait at turns and key points. The goal is to make sure everyone has a good time while building riding skills.

Hikes
The hikes take place in the dark and we stick together unless it is an out and back. Headlamps can help but are not required on many hikes. Foot grippers/Yak trax are highly recommended once the snow flies. For info on making your own screw shoes check out this site  http://build.tripod.lycos.com/trellix/sitebuilder/f_edit_page.html
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4/2009 First Ride of the Season

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Rattlesnake ski in January

Check out this slide show from our rides in June!

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Blue Mountain Ride 6/09

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Gathering by the Grandfater Tree in Pattee Canyon

Becoming a Member
Any woman can join. There is no cost. We don't have meetings- we just hike, bike or ski. The mountain bike rides are geared to the beginner/intermediate level. Feel free to join us. Our goal is to make sure everyone has a good time.


To find out about the rides or hikes just email Julie at msbicycle@gmail.com. Weekly emails go out telling you when and where we are meeting each Tuesday.

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Up Coming Events:

Daisy, Spinning

Time To Bike!

When: Tuesday, July 14th @ 6pm

Where: Lincoln Hills

Meet at the trailhead in the Lincoln Woods (NOT Lincoln Hills) subdivision. The meeting spot is on Timberlane St., just where the road turns 360 and into Fox Farm Rd. Check the locations and maps area of our website if you are not sure how to get there. http://mtdirtgirls.tripod.com/id4.html 

When: Tuesday, July 21st @ 6pm

Where: Crazy Canyon

Meet at the Crazy Canyon trailhead ~3 miles up Pattee Canyon Road. We can ride the many singletrack trails in the area and hunt for the Grandfather Tree or ride to the top of Mount Sentinel for great views of the city.

Other Events

Road Rides  sponsored by Missoulians on Bicycles. Each year MOBI sponsors weekend rides. The initial posting is here and they are still looking for a few leaders. It's a good way to get in shape and meet more folks who like to bike. Check them out: at the Missouians On Bicycles Page

www.missoulabike.org

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Past rides listed here

  

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Fog on Sentinel

Questions or comments? Get in touch with us at:

MSBicycle@gmail.com