A local rider enjoys a recent jaunt from Belt to Raynesford via Riceville Hill and Kibby Canyon.

Mark your calendar

Great Falls Bicycle Club meets Wednesday, March 16.

Meeting starts 7 p.m. at Bert & Ernie's, 300 1st Ave. S. The agenda includes the Belt Creek Headwaters Triathalon, which is this weekend, plus:

• Trails Report -- Find out what's happening with the club's singletrack trail planning, construction and riding efforts. Rainbow Dam construction improves opportunity for single track from Rainbow to Cochrane on the North Shore.
• Women's group ride?
• Monday recreational road ride discussion.
• Transportation advocate's report -- Lots of exciting progress around Great Falls this year that will make it easier to get around on a bike. Find out what's happening and what you can do to help continue the process.
• Club events -- Learn about GFBC's currently planned activities and help develop and plan new ones.
• Highwood Race, Eden Race.
• Get to know other riders -- Renew old friendships and make new ones with people who have your same interests.

If there's anything else you'd like to discuss, let Jim Gold know or bring it to the meeting.

Other area event information at this website, plus:

Helena Bicycle Club.

Montana Bicycle Racing Association.

Missoulians on Bicycles. This club has an extensive list of club rides.

Yellowstone Valley Cycling Club.

Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club.

Cycling Routes in Montana. Produced by Travel Montana.

Yellowstone National Park biking.

GFBC Classifications and Rules for Club Rides

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.

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.