Distinctly Montana Magazine

W W W. D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A . C O M 43 Recently Missoula was named one of the Top 5 Large U.S. Cities for Biking by SaveOnEnergy. In their survey 3.98% of Missoula residents commute to work on their bikes. "Not only is biking one of the best forms of exercise it's also a great way to get around town; It's faster than walking. If you haven't tried biking to work before, give it a chance." – SaveOnEnergy. Missoula offers many ways to keep community to work and activities easy for residents and visitors. With free public transportation that is cyclist- friendly, bike friendly roads, and miles of off-road trails to explore Missoula is a cyclists dream! This summer in Missoula biking enthusiasts can enjoy some great events such as the Montana Bike Celebra- tion, Sunday Streets Missoula, Missoula XC and the opening of the Bitterroot Trail that connects Missoula to the Bitterroot Valley. All of the trails, events, and bike- friendly streets are the reason that Missoula was picked as one of the Top 5 U.S. Cities for Biking. THE HELENA RIDGE TRAIL HELENA (MOUNTAIN) WHAT: 13 Miles plus of a popular fun Loop WHERE: Start at the Mount Helena City Park traveling to Park City. Once you hit Mount Helena you have a choice of several trails that end up at Adams Street Trailhead (main parking lot for Mount Helena) or you can drop off early and loop back via Dump Gulch. OF SPECIAL NOTE: Trail Rider is a free, summer shuttle for bikers and hikers from downtown to various trailheads, including e Helena Ridge Trail. YOUR KIDS LEARN SO MUCH FROM YOU We can help you show them how to start saving for their future. We offer super-simple savings options and a friendly community bank vibe to keep you all enjoying the good life. Our competitive rates will help you make your family's savings grow. And by banking with a local, independently owned community bank, your dollars will be reinvested in the local community. That's the differ- ence of truly, local banking. A BANK FOR ALL OF US. BANKOFBOZEMAN.COM 406.587.5626 COME TALK TO US. WE'LL HELP YOU GET THERE. MONEY MARKET RATES .15%-.50% *APY Based on Deposit Balance *Annual Percentage Yield COMMUNITY OW N E D I N D E P E N D E N T L Y For the adventurous: Big Sky mountain biking www.distinctlymontana.com/bike163 DISTINCTLY MONTANA | DIGITAL 7 Big Sky mountain Biking PEAK PHOTOGRAPHY/WWW.PEAKPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

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