New Date for 2008

Double Divide Ride
Cross the Continental Divide Twice
NEW DATE - June 14-15, 2008

Download the printable 2008 DDR Registration form

The annual Helena Bicycle Club Double Divide Ride (DDR) has moved up this year. To help avoid smoke from summer fires and get and early start on the biking season the DDR is now Jun 14-15. We will follow the same great route crossing the Continental Divide twice, but doing it in June.

Enjoy two days of cycling 139 miles (83 miles the first day, 56 miles the second) through rolling hills, tranquil valleys and challenging mountain passes. Plus, the DDR is famous for its outstanding food fare – you won’t go hungry!

On day one, cyclists take on their first challenge as they ascend MacDonald Pass – a beautiful stretch offering outstanding vistas. Upon reaching the top, a rest stop with hearty refreshments awaits. The ride to Avon is a fast downhill spin with a break for a huge luncheon at Nevada Lake. The final leg heads towards Lincoln on the highway through the Blackfoot River Valley. In Lincoln, spend the night at the Cane Ridge Camp or bring a tent to camp outside. Hotels are also available in Lincoln. Both Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast are served at the camp.

Day two, head over Flesher Pass – the second crossing of the Continental Divide. The rest stop at the top is well-deserved. After a quick and curvy descent, riders head towards Helena. A few rollers in the Birdseye area offer another challenge, and then riders can meander to the BBQ at the Broadwater Athletic Club.

For information contact Peggy Stringer, DDR Ride Coordinator at 406-443-6572 or at stringer@mt.net.