Montana Bicycle Celebration 2016

MONTANA BICYCLE CELEBRATION JULY 15-17, 2016 Bike rides and parties to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Adventure Cycling, the completion of the Bitterroot Trail and cycling in Montana.

PHOTOS BY SAARA SNOW

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ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

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1976 BIKECENTENNIAL STAFF PHOTO

Bikecentennial was launched in Missoula in 1976 with 30 staff and dozens of volunteers to support 4,100 cyclists who rode all or part of the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail to celebrate America’s 200th birthday. In 1977, the staff shrank to just a few hardy souls — but since then has grown to 40 professionals and hundreds of volunteers who now power the largest cycling nonprofit in North America with more than 50,000 members. Every year, Adventure Cycling inspires and empowers hundreds of thousands of people to travel by bike, through the award-winning Adventure Cyclist magazine, the best bike route maps in North America, great online content, more than 100 tours, and an advocacy program to create better cycling conditions in the U.S.

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ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION STAFF PHOTO TODAY Photo by Greg Siple

GET MORE INFORMATION OR JOIN TODAY AT WWW.ADVENTURECYCLING.ORG

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MONTANA BICYCLE CELEBRATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. FREE CYCLES WHEEL DOME

FRIDAY RECEPTION

This dome was welded from bicycle rims by John Bonewitz, Locke Hassett, and Bob Giordano of Free Cycles and placed in the future site of the Missoula Art Park to support Sunday Streets and Adventure Cycling’s 40th anniversary, and promote Free Cycles’ capital campaign for a permanent building.

Cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and films — including the original Bikecentennial film presented by Laura Crawford & Russ Roca of the The Path Less Pedaled; honoring of Bikecentennial founders Greg & June Siple and Dan & Lys Burden; and music by cellist Ben Sollee. Limited tickets by calling 406-721-1776.

BICYCLE ECLECTIC: PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREG SIPLE

BEN SOLLEE SHOW

Since 1982, Siple has captured the unique stories and personalities of more than 4,000 cyclists riding cross country. MAM is honored to help celebrate Greg Siple’s lifelong dedication with an exhibition of his black-and-white-portraits of cyclists.

Seeking a deeper connection to communities on the road, Kentucky-born cellist and composer Ben Sollee packed his touring life onto his bicycle in 2009. Since then he has ridden over 4,000 miles! If you’ve seen him perform, you know it’s not to be missed. Tickets at www.tophatlounge.com.

MISSOULA ART MUSEUM, 335 N. PATTEE STREET, JUNE 17 – JULY 17

MISSOULA ART MUSEUM, 335 N. PATTEE STREET, JUNE 30 – AUGUST 27

4:30 – 7 P.M., UC BALLROOM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

9 P.M., TOP HAT LOUNGE, 134 W. FRONT ST., MISSOULA

THURSDAY, JULY 14

BUILDING THE BAJA DIVIDE

7 – 9 P.M., FREE CYCLES MISSOULA, 732 S. 1ST ST. WEST, MISSOULA Join 2016 Trans Am Race winner Lael Wilcox and her partner Nicholas Carman to learn more about the Baja Divide, a new off-pavement bikepacking route down the entire length of the Baja peninsula in Mexico. www.bajadivide.com

FRIDAY, JULY 15

GROUP TOURS OF ADVENTURE CYCLING’S BUILDING 1 – 3 P.M., ADVENTURE CYCLING, 150 E. PINE ST., MISSOULA

Learn about Adventure Cycling’s history and programs and view historic bicycles on display. As an added bonus, view the “Wall of Fame,” where touring cyclists’ photos are posted.

ADAPTIVE RECREATION CLINIC

10 A.M. – 6 P.M., MCCORMICK PARK, MISSOULA Open to anyone who will benefit from an adaptive tricycle, hand cycle, or hand/foot combination cycle for mobility, recreation, or sport. Trailers and multi-rider bikes also available.

Call Petra at 406-327-4634 to schedule a time to attend. Drop-ins welcome.

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BIKEWELL CLASS

1 – 2 P.M., FREE CYCLES MISSOULA, 732 S. 1ST ST. WEST, MISSOULA An in-depth overview of what it means to safely and legally ride a bicycle in Montana. The course includes a tour of Free Cycles and goes over traffic and trail laws involving cyclists, urban design, commuter safety and etiquette, basic bicycle maintenance, and secret bicycle tips.

BIKE TRAVEL MEMORABILIA DISPLAY

2:30 – 4:30 P.M., KNOWLES HALL, 2ND FLOOR LOUNGE, UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA Check out historic items from past adventures in an informal setting. Bring your classic items including bikes, packs, maps, journals, helmets, spare parts, and tents from past adventures, along with magazines, posters, disco balls, to help set the 1970s and 1980s theme.

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SATURDAY, JULY 16 FEATURED EVENT

On July 15, the Bitterroot Trail will officially open following the completion of construction on the Missoula to Lolo segment.

Celebrate this community-driven accomplishment by riding the trail. Choose any distance or trail segment you want to ride, ideally planning to arrive in Lolo for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (12 PM) detailed below. More info at www.montanabikecelebration.com.

To make it all the more enjoyable, free aid stations along the entire trail will provide water, snacks, bathrooms, and bike mechanics. Registration is required to take advantage of these resources. You can register for free on July 16th at the following locations and times: Missoula: at Silver Park from 6:30 - 10:30 AM Lolo: at Travelers’ Rest State Park from 10:30 AM - 1 PM Stevensville: at Stevensville Hotel and Bicycle Camp from 9 - 11 AM Hamilton: at Ravalli County Fairgrounds from 7:30 - 8:30 AM

PHOTO BY SAARA SNOW

RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY

GROUP TOURS OF ADVENTURE CYCLING’S BUILDING

Missoula and Lolo are finally connected by a multi-use path. It’s time to celebrate! Enjoy activities and entertainment, including a performance by the Missoula International Choral Festival choir.

Whichever option you choose, plan your ride to be in Lolo at 12 p.m.

Learn about Adventure Cycling’s history and programs and view historic bicycles on display.

12 P.M., TRAVELERS’ REST STATE PARK, 6717 HIGHWAY 12 WEST, LOLO

BIKE EXPO

1 – 3 P.M., ADVENTURE CYCLING, 150 E. PINE ST., MISSOULA

SHORT STORIES FROM THE ROAD: 10-MIN. BIKE TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS 2 – 4 P.M., MISSOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 301 E. MAIN ST., MISSOULA

2 – 5 P.M., SILVER PARK (NEAR OGREN PARK AT ALLEGIANCE FIELD), MISSOULA Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, make your way back to Silver Park in Missoula for food, cycling-related vendors, live music, and the chance to win a Raleigh youth bike – all in a beautiful setting near the Clark Fork River.

Relive Bikecentennial and other bike trips through the eyes of participants. You’ll hear from the Sprocket Rockets, Golden Spokes, and others, along with tales from a Great Parks North trip and a tandem touring adventure on three different continents.

STEVENSVILLE BIKE & BREW

2 – 8 P.M., 2ND AND MAIN ST., STEVENSVILLE

THE BITTERROOT TRAIL PRESERVATION ALLIANCE

The Bitterroot Trail Preservation Alliance’s goal is to promote and maintain public, multi-use, non-motorized trails in the Bitterroot Valley. The Bitterroot Trail connects the greater Missoula area with unlimited recreational opportunities within a one-day ride of downtown Missoula. www.bitterroottrail.com

The Bitterroot Trail is made possible by a federal TIGER grant. Thanks to the following for supporting the grant application: Adventure Cycling Association, Bike Walk Alliance for Missoula, City of Missoula, Cycling House, DJ & A, Farmers State Bank, Missoula County, Run Wild Missoula, and TrailWest Bank.

Children’s activities from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., including a bike-safety obstacle course. Music, food, beer garden, and fun from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

SATURDAY DINNER – SOLD OUT

5:30 – 9 P.M., HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN, 200 S. PATTEE ST., MISSOULA Dinner, cash bar, music by Mark Baker, inspiring speakers Erick Cedeño (The Bicycle Nomad), 2016 Trans Am Race winner Lael Wilcox, and author & storyteller Willie Weir.

Looking for something else to do on Saturday evening? Join the 10th International Choral Festival’s Finale Concert at the Adams Center, University of Montana from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The International Choral Festival features 12 world-class choirs from all over the globe performing in Missoula July 13–16. www.choralfestival.org/festival-2016

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the completed Bitterroot Trail! More at www.montanabikecelebration.com.

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SUNDAY, JULY 17 TOUR OF THE BITTERROOT

SUNDAY STREETS & BIKEAPALOOZA COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE

7 A.M., RED BARN BICYCLES, HAMILTON Registration required at www.tourofthebitterroot.org.

12 – 4 P.M., HIGGINS AVENUE, MISSOULA

SHORT STORIES FROM THE ROAD: 10-MIN. BIKE TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS

10 A.M. – 12 P.M., CRYSTAL THEATRE, 515 S. HIGGINS AVE., MISSOULA (BEHIND THE SILK ROAD) See description in Saturday events, but with a new set of presentations.

BIKE ART BLAST WORKSHOP

10 A.M. – 12 P.M., MISSOULA ART MUSEUM, 335 N. PATTEE ST., MISSOULA Decorate your bike in MAM’s side yard with washable paint, ribbons, and jingles & jangles to create a colorful and noisy bike to parade in BIKEapalooza at 12 p.m. Free and on a first-come, first-served basis. Call MAM at 406-728-0447 for more info.

GREG SIPLE ARTIST RECEPTION

12 – 2 P.M., MISSOULA ART MUSEUM, 335 N. PATTEE ST., MISSOULA Honor Adventure Cycling cofounder and Bicycle Eclectic artist. Congratulate Greg on his upcoming retirement and commitment to photographing bicycle travelers for the past 40 years.

Sunday Streets will temporarily close Higgins Ave. (XXXs to 5th St.) to cars and fill it with free activities for all ages, abilities, and interests. Aerial art, live music, yoga on Higgins St. bridge at 1 p.m., Oula on Higgins St. bridge at 2:30 p.m., pickle ball, bike polo, four square, contra dancing, live music by Ted Ness and the Rusty Nails and other local bands.

BIKEapalooza, Missoula’s largest community bike ride, kicks off Sunday Streets at 12 p.m. Meet at MAM for a casual, four-mile ride around town. The ride will end at the XXXs with a free treat for all participants.

NEW to Sunday Streets: a free bus shuttle courtesy of ASUM Transportation along South Higgins from the Lewis & Clark Transfer Center to Big Dipper. Sunday Streets goers are encouraged to utilize Dornblaser parking at South and Higgins and the ample parking at Lewis & Clark Transfer Center. Bus service will run every 15 minutes. The last shuttle will be at 4:15 p.m. from Big Dipper back to the Lewis & Clark Transfer Center. www.sundaystreetsmissoula.org

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GROUP TOURS OF ADVENTURE CYCLING’S BUILDING 1 – 3 P.M., ADVENTURE CYCLING, 150 E. PINE ST., MISSOULA

Learn about Adventure Cycling’s history and programs and view historic bicycles on display.

BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHORS OF AMERICA’S BICYCLE ROUTE

2 – 4 P.M., ADVENTURE CYCLING, 150 E. PINE ST., MISSOULA America’s Bicycle Route: The Story of the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail by Greg Siple and Mac McCoy, presents an overview of the TransAm’s colorful and complex history, its wondrously diverse geography and ecological zones, and the people and places found along the way.

AN EVENING WITH ERICK CEDEÑO AND WILLIE WEIR

7 P.M., CRYSTAL THEATRE, 515 S. HIGGINS AVE., MISSOULA This two-part bicycle-travel storytelling extravaganza will include light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Adventure has always been close at hand for Erick Cedeño (The Bicycle Nomad). Traveling the Pacific Coast Highway from Vancouver, BC, to Tijuana, Mexico, was the spark that unleashed The Bicycle Nomad. Soon thereafter, he traveled the Underground Railroad, an adventure he will share during this special evening.

Willie Weir will take you on a hilarious 34-year journey, from knocking on strangers’ doors on his first trip across the U.S. to recently traveling with a young prodigy named Zeke. How those two events connect will blow your mind.

PHOTO BY SAARA SNOW

MONDAY, JULY 18

RIDE THE ROUTE OF THE HIAWATHA TRAIL LEAVING SILVER PARK AT 8 A.M.

Ride a motor coach to the Hiawatha trailhead, 15 miles of rail trail one way through tunnels and over trestles. Take the Hiawatha shuttle back or ride 30 miles out and back. Lunch provided.

Bus will return to Missoula in the evening. Cost: $40/person, not including trail pass and optional return Hiawatha shuttle. Visit www.bitterrootexpress.com or contact Roger DiBrito at 406-327-5645.

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Montana Bicycle Celebration Activities for Everyone Ride the Bitterroot Trail July 16

Sunday Streets July 17 PHOTO BY SAARA SNOW

PHOTO BY MEG WHICHER

Special Guests & Speakers Throughout the Celebration 2016 Trans Am Winner Lael Wilcox • Cellist & Bike Advocate Ben Sollee • Bikecentennial Co-Founders Greg & June Siple and Dan & Lys Burden Erick Cedeño (The Bicycle Nomad) • Author & Storyteller Willie Weir • Musician & Bike Traveler Mark Baker Thank you to the 40th anniversary sponsors for making the Montana Bicycle Celebration possible

Thank you to the Bitterroot Trail ride supporters and partners

REI • SUN PEAK CONSTRUCTION • CLIF BAR • CULLIGAN

MONTANA BICYCLE CELEBRATION PARTNERS ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION • BIKE WALK ALLIANCE OF MISSOULA BIKE WALK BITTERROOT • BITTERROOT TRAIL PRESERVATION ALLIANCE DESTINATION MISSOULA • FREE CYCLES MISSOULA

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