Montana

Glacier National Park

Bucket-list riding in Montana’s spectacular backyard
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  • From $3995
  • Location Glacier National Park
  • Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Rider Level 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Experience Glacier National Park by bike.

The Cycling House crew calls Montana home, and we love to show off our breathtaking backyard. During this five-day cycling tour of Glacier National Park, you’ll experience some of the best routes the area has to offer. Going-to-the-Sun Road is a true bucket-list ride, surrounded by dramatic views of u-shaped valleys, mountain lakes and waterfalls.  No matter how many times you return to this special part of Montana, you’ll discover something different and uniquely beautiful each time.

Highlights

  • Five days of guided supported rides through Glacier National Park
  • Comfy accommodations in West Glacier and East Glacier
  • Chef-prepared daily meals featuring local Montana produce 
  • Enjoy one of America’s bucket-list routes: Going-to-the-Sun Road 
Glacier Park Montana Cycling Tour - The Cycling House Bike Vacations

Food

Using locally sourced ingredients, The Cycling House chefs create clean and delicious meals to fuel your week of riding. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included. Each meal is inventive and diverse – often inspired by our chefs’ global travels – and focuses on lean proteins, leafy greens and root vegetables. We prepare food specifically for endurance athletes and accommodate all dietary preferences and restrictions. 

Accommodations

We will be staying at two different locations for this trip. Our first three nights are at Glacier Guides Lodge in West Glacier.  Our last two nights will be spent in East Glacier at Jacobson Cottages.

ITINERARY

We’ll shuttle riders from Glacier International Airport (FCA) to Great Northern Cycles in Whitefish. We will have lunch and time to explore downtown Whitefish while our team fits guests on rental bikes and builds guest bikes. 

We will take the backroads from Whitefish to West Glacier and get our first glimpse of Glacier National Park. Post-ride guests will have time to settle into Glacier Guides Lodge; we will stay here for the next two nights.

Today’s ride:

Arrival day spin

Route: 30 miles, 1,300′

We decided one day in the park was not enough, so we added another section. The route will bring us to Glacier National Park’s lesser-known entrance on the Flathead River North Fork. The final miles mix pavement and hard-packed, heavily oiled gravel roads. The gravel sections feel like pavement, and the bonus miles will be worth the Huckleberry Bear Claws at The Polebridge Mercantile. In Polebridge, mile 28, we will have lunch. Post-lunch, guests can decide to make it an out-and-back ride back to West Glacier and The Glacier Guides Lodge. Another option is to do a hike before shuttling back. 

Today’s ride:

North Fork
Route: 28-56 miles, 2,000-3,000′

Going to Sun Road is a bucket list ride with some of the best views you will ever see from the bicycle seat.  The road crosses the Continental Divide topping out at Logan Pass. The view from Logan’s Pass is spectacular, and it is worth stopping to take in the scenery.  From the pass, it’s almost all downhill back to Lake McDonald. We will have lunch there before shuttling back to Glacier Guides Lodge.  Going to Sun Road is an excellent opportunity to see some wildlife, including; mountain goats, marmots, black bears, grizzlies, and plenty of other wildlife.   

Today’s ride:

Going-to-the-Sun
Route: 53 miles, 4,100′

 

After a big day in the saddle, nobody will complain about having another day to explore the wonders of Glacier National Park. We will have breakfast at Glacier Guides Lodge then shuttle by van to East Glacier (~1 Hour). 

The ride from East Glacier heads North up Looking Glass pass. Looking Glass is a staff favorite and one of the best rides in Montana! . After Looking Glass, we will turn towards Two Medicine, a beautiful part of Glacier National Park with less traffic. We will have the option to hike, swim, and or guests can head back to Jacobson Cottages. 

Today’s ride:

Looking Glass Pass & Two Medicine
Route: 30-35 miles, 2,400-3,200′

No need to re-pack your bag this morning; we get to enjoy another night in East Glacier at Jacobson Cottages. We start the morning with breakfast at Jacobson Cottages; after breakfast, we will make a quick shuttle to Babb, approximately 45 minutes.

Riders will head North towards the Canadian Border and Chief Mountain on a beautiful stretch of road. Over the next fourteen miles, riders will gain 1,800’, and the return trip is quick! The twenty-eight mile out and back is nothing short of spectacular. After returning, we will head back to Glacier National Park via Many Glacier. The ride finishes on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake. Here we will have a picnic lunch and an optional hike. 

We can make it a short day on the bike, 16 miles from the start in Babb to Many Glacier. 

Ultimately, everyone will shuttle by van to East Glacier and back to Jacobson Cottages.

Today’s ride:

Chief Mountain and Many Glacier
Route: 16-43 miles, 1,000 – 3,400′

 

Checkout is at 11 a.m., and we’ll be running shuttles to Glacier International Airport.

Today’s plan:

Departure day shuttles.

DATES & PRICES

DETAILS

What's Included

  • 5 nights/6 days accommodations 
  • Airport transfers to/from Glacier Park International Airport 
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for 6 days
  • Mechanical support (including bike build and breakdown)
  • Professional trip guides
  • Daily sag support
  • Ride nutrition products
  • High-quality ride photos

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Bike rentals
  • Café stops
  • Gratuity for guides
  • Personal shopping 
  • +$ for single room supplement (depending on availability)

Optional Activities

  • Core/stretching sessions
  • Trail runs or hikes
  • Swimming

Questions?

Have more questions? View our FAQ page or call us at 406-312-5770.
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BIKE OPTIONS

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Rent A Bike

Traveling through the airport with a bike—and paying for it to fly—is not everyone’s idea of a fun way to start a vacation. Fortunately, we offer high-quality, full carbon bikes on all of our trips across the United States and Europe. Want to just show up and ride? Just bring your shoes, pedals, helmet, and saddle (if you want), and rent one of ours.

Available this trip:
Cervelo Aspero 2021-Tucson Rental Bike
Cervelo Aspero Road/Gravel Bike
Manufacturer: Cervelo
Type: Gravel Bike
Cost: $300 / trip
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Bring Your Own

Your bike is yours—we get it. Bringing your own bike has obvious advantages in terms of individual comfort. Before your trip, we suggest getting a tune-up at your local bike shop so it’s ready to roll for your week of riding. Once you arrive, we’ll be sure to have our mechanics build it and help with any necessary tweaks. Check out some helpful resources here:

Shipping your bike

Flying with your bike.

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Skip The Bike

If you or your travel partner want to enjoy the trip and explore a new destination without a bike, drop us a line and we’ll discuss options. Some trips are better suited for non-rider participants than others.

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Denny K., Fayetteville, AR
July 18, 2019
My eighth trip with TCH. As always, Brendan and his fabulous crew were just amazing! Great group of staff, really fun, great food, and a fabulous house! TCH always does such a great job!
Stu H., Houston, TX
July 19, 2019
This was the ultimate experience, I would have liked a few more days, however, it was amazing. Otherwise the perfect week of fun! The rides were some of the best I have done at TCH.
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Denny K., Fayetteville, AR
July 18, 2019
My eighth trip with TCH. As always, Brendan and his fabulous crew were just amazing! Great group of staff, really fun, great food, and a fabulous house! TCH always does such a great job!
Stu H., Houston, TX
July 19, 2019
This was the ultimate experience, I would have liked a few more days, however, it was amazing. Otherwise the perfect week of fun! The rides were some of the best I have done at TCH.
Johanna A., Vista, CA
July 16, 2019
This was the first time I took a tour with this company and all I can say is that I hope to do many more- It was great! Very casual and it felt like we were one big happy family. Thank you for all you did - your guys were great!
Eldon B., Del Rio, TX
July 25, 2019
I've been on nearly 10 trips with The Cycling House and I think this was the best trip ever!
Keith W., Pueblo, CO
August 14, 2019
I really loved the trip. My wife really enjoyed the opportunity to see Montana and get back on her bike in a meaningful way. The Cycling House team is incredible...all-around good people.