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Collin's Coalition Annual Ride at The Ridge
Take a spin with Music and Slides - Exercise on a Stationary Bike while Raising Funds for Safe Bike and Pedestrian Connections Saturday February 25th, 2012 from 10:30 - noon in the gym at The Ridge Athletic Club 4181 Fallon Ave. Bozeman Tour Leader: Jen White Proceeds from this year's ride will go towards completing a critical section of sidewalk through the community of Churchill, MT. Ride a stationary bike, share a bike, gather sponsors for your ride, or have your business or organization sponsor a rider. Ridge Membership not required, Spectators welcome, Refreshments afterwards. Reserve your Bike: email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or in person: at the front desk, or call The Ridge: 586-1737 Other Ways to Participate: Make a Donation online at www.collinscoalition.org, in person at The Ridge Athletic Club or any First Interstate Bank, or by mail to Collin's Coalition c/o Hopa Mountain P.O. Box 10892, Bozeman, MT 59719
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First Annual Community Bike Ride up Hyalite Canyon
A Non-profit for Positive Change; Promoting Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Safety and Healthy, Sustainable Communities in Loving Memory of Collin James Keck
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Sunday May 15th, 2011
Community Bike Ride up Hyalite Canyon: Help Collin's Coalition and the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) raise funds to complete safe trail connections between existing and proposed trails in the area east of Bozeman Deaconess Hospital.
Mary and I rode up to the reservoir yesterday. It was a beautiful ride. The wind was blowing but not near a much as in the valley. Will be windy again today so be sure to bring your wind gear and something warm to wear. Tom
Here's how you can support this important work:
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Make a donation - Thanks to available matching funds, every dollar raised will receive a 1:1 match up to a total of $5,000 in overall matching funding. Help Collin's Coalition and GVLT reach our overall goal of $10,000. $5,000 donated will mean an additional $5,000 in matching funds. Donations can be made on this website, using the Razoo link below, or by mailing a check to Hopa Mountain (our fiscal sponsor) at 234 E. Babcock, Suite E, Bozeman, MT 59715. Please make checks payable to Hopa Mountain/Collin's Coalition. DONATE NOW (donations through razoo)
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Sponsor a Rider - Not a bike rider or you do not have the time - consider sponsoring a rider; go to razoo.com to learn how if you want to sponsor electronically. Sponsor donations can also be made by check through Hopa Mountain as per above. Please indicate the rider's name you are sponsoring in the memo line of your check.
- Participate in the Community Bike Ride Up Hyalite Canyon - There are no fees associated with participating in this event. Riders, of course, are welcome to make donations as per above as their resources allow. So, make a donation, obtain one or more sponsors, or simply participate in the event. All of these options are good and will make your voice heard as supporting bicycle and pedestrian safety in your community. Please note: Due to permit limitations, registration for this event will be limited to 70 participants for the first year.
About the First Annual Community Bike Ride Up Hyalite Canyon
Where: Hyalite Canyon Road, starting at the locked gate at the bottom of Hyalite Canyon up to the Dam at Hyalite Reservoir (road conditions permitting) or as far up before then that you care to ride. The road has been plowed in preparation for opening and warm temps will help as well.
When: Sunday May 15th. This is the day before the Gallatin National Forest will open the road to motor vehicle traffic. Starting time is 1:00 P.M.
Cost: There is no cost associated with the Community Bike Ride up Hyalite Canyon. Just participating will add your voice to those supporting the development of safe bike and pedestrian trails in our community. Donations welcome as described above.
Parking: It is anticipated that most participants will drive to the gate area for the start of this event. While there is a fair amount of available parking there, we would encourage car pooling when possible. Volunteer parking attendants will direct you where to park in the gate area. Please note: There is little or no shoulder most of the way along 19th leading up to Hyalite Canyon Road. Only highly skilled, experienced riders with adequate reflective clothing should consider pedaling to the event.
Registration: Please register at the link below if you plan to participate as a rider in this year's Community Bike Ride up Hyalite Canyon. This year's ride will be our first trial run for what hopefully will be a future annual event for Bozeman.
What You Need: All registered riders will be required to sign a waiver prior to the ride. You will also be required to be wearing a bicycle helmet during the ride and and have a bicycle that is in good working order (brakes, steering, tires, and tire inflation). A bicycle safety check station in the gate area will be hosted by the Bike Peddler. They can help you if if some last minute adjustments are needed but please take care to check out your bicycle beforehand. Beyond that, the normal outdoor supplies of water, snack food, some extra warmer clothing, possibly a light weight raincoat, and hopefully sun screen, are recommended.
Road and Weather Conditions: Hopefully, we are past most of this year's Spring snows and will see some, warm sunny days ahead to melt snow and ice off the Hyalite Road. The road has recently been plowed so it should be clear. This ride could also be canceled in the event of any extreme weather event, such as thunder and lightning storms, that would create hazardous conditions for riders.
Other Details: Please remember, this event is a leisurely, community bike ride, not a bike race. Riders still need to follow some common sense rules of the road. All riders must stay on the right side of the road. There will be riders coming the other direction, either as part of this ride or other recreational bicyclists that are not part of the ride. Please, do not race downhill. For inexperienced riders, the gradient down Hyalite Road can result in a surprisingly fast decent. Be sure your brakes are in good working condition and you know how to brake correctly using the back brake first.
Sponsors/Supporters of this Event:
Collin's Coalition
Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Hopa Mountain, Inc.
Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board
Bike Peddler
Ridge Athletic Club
Bozeman Bike Kitchen
Chalet Sports
Roundhouse Ski and Sports Center
Leaf and Bean Coffee House
Insty Prints
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE RIDE
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