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8. ROAD: 1st annual Ride de Root spins off on Saturday July 9th. This 100-mile, fully sup- ported road ride follows the lonesome back roads of the Bitterroot Valley. Registration is $45 and includes a t-shirt, support, and entry to the post-ride wine tasting. Proceeds will ben- efit the City of Darby Parks and Recreation Department; see www.darbymt.net for info and registration.
LATEST GROUP TO FORM, MONTANA WOMEN
ON WHEELS.
THE MANY RIDES FOR NON-PROFITS AND THE
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MISSOULA 9. ROAD: Out of Missoula take HWY 200 along the Black- foot River to Clearwater Jct. About half way you can take the spur road to Garnet Ghost Town if you have stout tires. The ride is 80 miles round trip to Clearwater Junc- tion and back with sweeping views of the Jocko Range, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and the Seeley – Swan ranges. Alex at Missoula Bicycle Works likes this ride, because “It takes you through the Potomac Valley, an active ranch- ing community, and is dotted with farm houses and long standing family ranches.” When you get to “The Cow” in Clearwater – don’t worry, you’ll know it when you get
there – it’s
time to
turn around and head for home.
10. MOUNTAIN: Sheep Mountain Loop in the Rattle- snake Valley north of Missoula is a five-hour high alpine assault of the best Missoula has to offer and recommended
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