Join us for an introduction to bikepacking! This one-night trip to Mystic Lake is supported by Lone Peak Performance and led by veteran bikepacker and Big Sky chapter outreach coordinator Sam Van de Velde. Sam and Big Sky board member Shannon Steele will set a modest pace, leaving from downtown Bozeman and touring up into the Gallatin Range to an idyllic campsite along the shores of Mystic Lake.
Leading up to this ride, you will have opportunities to learn more about bikepacking, ask questions, and prepare your rig before setting out.
Details
When: Friday, June 25 to Saturday, June 26
What: 35-mile (round-trip) bike tour into the Gallatin Range. This is an introduction to bikepacking and part of a 3-tour series that will culminate with a 3-day ride from Bozeman to Big Sky later in the summer. While you do not need bikepacking experience, advanced-intermediate cycling skills are preferred and experience camping is a major plus. The ride to Mystic is 100% dirt road, with an optional singletrack descent on Saturday.
Who: SWMMBA members looking to expand their cycling experience. SWMMBA membership is required for this event—joining is FREE.
How Much: FREE! Thanks to the support of Lone Peak Performance, we are offering this guided ride for up to ten SWMMBA members.
If you have any questions about this ride, bikepacking in general, or future trips we will be running, please contact outreach director David Tucker: david@southwestmontanamba.org.