John crossing a creek amid brilliant fall colors on the Pilgrim Creek ride. Below the snow line
(6,000 feet), it was a beautiful fall day and the ride was great.

Great Falls Bicycle Club Rides

Classifications and Rules

Classifications – All rides will be given a classification of "A" to "D" based on the pace of the ride and the frequency of stops to regroup. "A" rides are slowest; "A" and "B" rides have frequent to semi-frequent stops. On "C" and "D" rides there is no obligation to wait for slower riders if route directions are given.

Click for a list of Road Rides that members may pursue on the Wednesday Night rides, at other times – or that you may want to try yourself.

Looking for Ride Leaders!
Contact John Juras or Erin Madison with ride info
if you are willing to lead a club bike ride.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced in late august that the following Great Falls public recreation areas are open to the public:

• Sulphur Spring Trailhead and Trail, and Morony River Access.
• Ryan Dam Road, Upper Parking Area and Ryan Trailhead.
• North Shore Trail from Ryan Dam Road to Sulphur Springs Trailhead.
• All South Shore trails.
• Lewis and Clark, Rainbow, and Crooked Falls Overlooks.
• Black Eagle Memorial Island.

The following areas remain closed in the North Shore area for public safety reasons:

• North Shore area from Rainbow Boat Launch to Ryan Dam Road.
• North Shore Trail from Rainbow Trailhead to Ryan Dam Road.

Monday, 5:30 p.m. Recreational road ride. Meet at Knicker Biker. No one is to slow for this group ride. Category A ride. Destination and distance determined by participants. Gary Hopkins, ride leader.

Tuesday and Thursday racer training rides continue. Meet at 5:30 pm at Knicker Biker. Ride category C.

Wednesday MTB rides. Meet at Lewis & Clark Overlook, 6:30 p.m.

Mark your calendar

Other recreational stuff

Some ride opportunities in Helena, too. Check out their events schedule.

Tueday Night Kayaking Lessons: Tuesday nights, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Natatorium, $10 per lesson. Time to widen your activity horizons. The teachers are great. You'll be rolling up from underwater in no time.

NOTE: BAD WEATHER OR MUDDY TRAIL CONDITIONS CANCELS ALL RIDES All riders must have a signed club-membership form and a helmet to participate in a club ride! Membership forms will be available at each ride. To propose/schedule a ride, send a message. You also may click here for a Ride Information Form. Send the form to John Juras, by email, or at:

John Juras
220 Woodland Estates Road
Great Falls, MT 59404

Add Your Favorite Ride Here!