montana road tour

August 9-13, 2021 (Packet pick up August 8)

Montana Road Tour, the Continental Divide Route. Take on five days and approximately 350 miles of big riding through some of Montana's best roads.

Begin in Butte Montana; overnight in Jackson Hot Springs for two nights. On Day 2, ride to the historical ghost town, Bannack State Park. Enjoy a second night of soaking in Jackson. Ride through the Pioneer Scenic Byway to Dillon, Montana. Optional ride on Day 4 exploring Southwest Montana. Paved Roads, hotel accommodations, fully supported route and baggage service. Limited camping options will be available. Advanced & Intermediate riders only. Check out the route here, permit pending. The tour will be limited to 125 cyclists.

Trip Details

Accommodations

Hotels and select camp areas will be a part of MRT. All accommodations listed on our site will include baggage pick up and drop off. Hotels and sites are within biking or walking proximity to start and finish areas. Go to Accommodations below. Packing Lists and additional details will be emailed to all participants after registration.

Food

Accommodations

Breakfast, lunch and route food will be provided and catered by Yellowstone Kelly's. Breakfast will be provided at the start area each morning, lunch will be on the route or at the finish line. We will also provide Torq Fueling Products. Dinner will be on your own each night, so enjoy the local fare and explore!

Highlights

Accommodations

Highlights

Baggage haul and transfer
Route food & hydration
Daily SAG support
Mechanic support on/off route
Breakfast & lunch each day
Medical support on route
Rider schwag & FUN!
Massage is available for booking

Route

COVID-19 Considerations

Highlights

Be prepared for some long days but relaxing and gorgeous places at night. Our Century-plus, Day 3, will feature much downhill riding after the peak of Pioneer Scenic Byway (you'll drop about 5,000 feet in total elevation that day).

Butte to Jackson: 95 mi.
Jackson to Bannack State Park out & back: 60 mi.
Pioneer Byway to Dillon: 115 mi.
Local Dillon Ride: Up to 60 miles
Dillon to Butte via Pipestone Pass: 72 mi.

Ride with GPS Route.

COVID-19 Considerations

As with all events in 2021, we will be closely monitoring the COVID-19 situati on and operate based on the safety guidelines in place.

If you must cancel a trip due to COVID-19 we will work with you to to refund or transfer 100% of your payment.

Please be sure to review our Cancellation Policy and Waiver.

Parking & Airport Info

COVID-19 Considerations

Airports that serve the area:

Bert Mooney Airport

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

If you fly into Bozeman you will need to rent a car to Butte or purchase a shuttle. Butte area hotels provide shuttles from the Butte airport and Montana Cycling Project will also help provide transportation. Shuttles will be available for purchase closer to the date of the tour. Airlines have been changing flights often and we will work with the changes that occur Summer 2021.

Week-long parking at US High Altitude Speed Skating Center.

Accommodations

Hotels & Camp Locations

Baggage service is included in your registration. Baggage service will be provided to the listings below in each town. Should you book something outside of our selected partners, your luggage may not make it to your next destination. Please book accordingly and make proper arrangements.

Important notes before jumping into booking:

In Butte we will be parking cars Friday evening and EARLY Monday morning at US High Altitude Speed Skating Center. Drop luggage here or at selected hotels. Official start area will be at Butte Chamber of Commerce where breakfast will be available. It is a 4 mile ride on road and bike path to get to the start from parking. The Chamber is 1.5 miles from the Finlen.
In Jackson we will be using Jackson Hot Springs as our start and finish area however the Bunkhouse is right across the street - Jackson is all of about 4 blocks long!
In Dillon we will be using the Bike Walk Southwest Montana Bike Camp as our start and finish area.
Should you choose to be a camper, make sure you have the proper items - there will not be anyone with "extra" gear. Camp areas selected have access to water, showers and bathrooms.
Bike Shipping logistics are handled by Bike Flights.

Butte, MT

Jackson, MT - Rooms are sold out at the Bunkhouse and Jackson Hot Springs locations but camping has plenty of room. You will still have access to the hot springs at no additional cost. Grasshopper Inn is a shuttle to Polaris but has a few openings.

Jackson Hot Springs Lodge - 10% discount, registered riders will be emailed code. Cannot book until date and discount codes are released to registered riders after registration opens.
The Bunkhouse (hostel and private room style)
Grasshopper Inn Rooms can be booked online; single beds in hostel must be booked by phone.
Camping Option: The Bunkhouse and Jackson Hot Springs

Dillon, MT

Beaverhead Lodge - mention Montana Road Tour - 15% discount
Fairbridge Inns - 15 % discount, call 406-683-3636 for reservations
Best Western
Camping Option: Bike Walk Southwest Montana Bike Camp. Call to book. Indoor beds available as well as camping.