Riders arrive at Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), and we will shuttle them to the Glacier Guides Lodge. Our chefs will have lunch prepared as we settle in and finish building bikes and fitting rentals. Our arrival day spin will be an out-and-back route into Glacier National Park for a small taste of what lies ahead. On the way back, we will make a quick stop for an optional swim in the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Once we return to the Glacier Guides Lodge, we will have some time to relax before we do our camp briefings and dinner.

Today’s ride:

Arrival spin in West Glacier: 29 miles, 1,770 feet of climbing

Going to the Sun Road is a bucket-list ride with some of the best views you will ever see from the saddle. The climb is just under 11 miles long and gains 3,200 feet with an average grade of 5%. The road crosses the Continental Divide, topping out at Logan Pass before descending to Saint Mary Lake. The view from Logan Pass is spectacular and well worth a stop. You may spot some wildlife, including mountain goats, marmots, black bears, and grizzlies. We’ll get an early start to avoid traffic on this very memorable day on the bike.

We will continue south to St. Mary’s Pass towards East Glacier as we exit Glacier National Park. At the summit of St. Mary’s Pass, we will have a picnic lunch, and this will be the shuttle option. 

Guests looking for more miles will continue on to Looking Glass Pass, the final pass of the day. If you choose to shuttle post-lunch, don’t worry you will have a crack at Looking Glass Pass the next day. 

We’ll spend the night at Jacobson Cottages in East Glacier, originally an Amtrak stop on the outskirts of Glacier National Park. We will spend two nights at Jacobson Cottages.

Today’s ride:

West to East Glacier on Going-to-the-Sun Road:

Main route: 58 miles,  5,500 feet of climbing

Long route: 81 miles, 7,400 feet of climbing

After a big day in the saddle, nobody will complain about having another day to explore the wonders of Glacier National Park. No need to re-pack your bag this morning; we get to enjoy another day in East Glacier at Jacobson Cottages.

After a relaxing morning and breakfast, we will head North turning off towards Two Medicine, a beautiful part of Glacier National Park that sees less traffic. We will have an option to hike, or guests can head back towards Looking Glass Pass. Looking Glass is a staff favorite and one of the best rides in Montana! Even if you did it the day before, it’s worth doing it again.

Today’s ride:

Two Medicine: 30 miles, 2,500′

We’ll shuttle to Monarch and get off the beaten path on this spectacularly scenic route to White Sulphur Springs. The first 20 miles climb gradually towards the high point of the day – the Showdown Ski area, where we’ll stop for lunch at 7,400 feet. In the afternoon, we’ll take a trip into White Sulphur Springs for a soak in the developed hot springs or to relax by the lake. That evening, the Cycling House chef will serve dinner in the authentic Willow Creek Cabins barn, followed by some amazing stargazing!

Today’s Ride:

Monarch to White Sulphur Springs.

53 miles, 3,600 feet of climbing

Today’s route will take us south towards Yellowstone National Park, parallelling the Bridger and the Crazy Mountains. The ride will have 3 options so that guests can choose between multiple mileages; all the rides start with a shuttle. We will finish at Chico Hot Springs, our overnight for the evening. Enjoy a nice post-ride soak and explore the beautiful grounds at Chico Hot Springs. 

Today’s Ride:

Shorter: 25 miles, 1,100 feet of climbing *Excellent recovery ride!*

Main: 56 miles, 2,400 feet of climbing

Longer: 72 miles, 3,700 feet of climbing

We start the morning off with a shuttle (2+hours) from Chico Hot Springs to Cooke City. Our drive will take us into Yellowstone National Park and we will drive through the beautiful Lamar Valley.  The Valley is home to bison and an abundance of wildlife.

We decided riding one bucket-list ride wasn’t enough for this trip, so we added Beartooth Pass. The ride starts in Montana and crosses into Wyoming, climbing many hairpin turns to the summit at 10,947 feet, before circling back into Montana. You’ll get spectacular views of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, home to 25 peaks soaring over 12,000 feet. The climb is well worth the effort, considering the endless views and the recently re-paved descent. The ride is reminiscent of the Galibier, a famous route in the Tour de France, with the majority of the climb above the tree-line. The trip finishes in the town of Red Lodge for some real small-town Montana fun.

Our final overnight is at the Rock Creek Resort in beautiful Red Lodge.

Today’s Ride:

Beartooth Pass Highway: 58 miles, 5,500 feet of climbing

After the last group breakfast, we’ll shuttle those flying out on Sunday to Billings International Airport (BIL).

Today’s plan:

We’ll be running shuttles to the Billings, MT airport for those that are flying out (1 hr 15 min)

We also have a shuttle back to West Glacier, MT if anybody left a car there or is flying out (fyi, this is 7.5 hrs). +$200/guest. Alternatively, a good option is renting a one-way rental car from Billings to Glacier International.