Comments on: Bike Touring Montana: Classic Big Sky Rides

By: Jon Wick

Jon Wick — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:28:33 +0000

I spent several years DIY riding all over MT… couldn’t think of a better, more accomodating place to see from my saddle. Great article, gets me itching for it again.
… that ride in Iowa is called RAGBRAI… It’s an acronym for something- I forget. the route changes every year, but not the partying. I highly recommend it!

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By: Tom Gates

Tom Gates — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:34:45 +0000

Cool article! I just forwarded it to a few people who would be super-interested.

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By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:50:22 +0000

What’s that big group ride in Iowa where everyone parties and sleeps in people’s backyards? Of course, Iowa isn’t nearly as beautiful as Montana. But it is flatter.

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By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:07:00 +0000

Really fantastic article–yet one more reason to head west!

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By: Hal

Hal — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:52:47 +0000

Darren, I did a 3-day ride in Maine a few years back, and yes, there were a handful of folks that never shifted off their big chainring. But I never saw them, because I was chillin in the back having a blast. Group rides can definitely be fun–for the community feel that evolves, as well as the fully stocked rest stops!

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By: David Miller

David Miller — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:18:07 +0000

It’s been forever since i’ve gone on a big spin. This makes me wants to get a new touring setup and plan something out for this summer. dang.

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By: Darren Alff

Darren Alff — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:23:27 +0000

I think riding in one of those big groups would be fun for a couple days. I’ve never done it, but sounds like it could be great. But how does it not turn into a race with 300-500 people clamoring to be the first person to finish? I bet there are always some people there who feel they have to be in the lead… even when it’s not supposed to be about “winning”. Am I wrong?

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By: Hal

Hal — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:19:35 +0000

My feet unconsciously began swiveling while I read this. Get me back on a bike! I’d kill to pedal any of these rides.

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