Northern Rockies Cycling

Northern Rockies Cycling
Jacobson-Schutte Racing is a USAC bike racing team based in Missoula that competes in Montana, Northwest region and National races. The team's name comes from it's title sponsor: Dr Justin Jacobson and Dr. Mike Schutte. Both of Northern Rockies Orthopedic. Currently there are 30 riders on the team ranging from Pro Cat 1 men to entry level Cat 5's. JS Racing is committed to racing at a competitve level as well as promoting USAC races, events, training races, team training rides, and development clinics.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Yellowstone roads starting to open for cyclists


Weather permitting, Yellowstone roads are cleared for riding -- and free of cars -- from Mammoth to Madison via Norris. On weekends, you can enter and exit from West Yellowstone. That means you could ride the full 54 miles from Gardiner to West Yellowstone (and back again if you're aching for a century ride.)

If you've never ridden in Yellowstone before the cars come, it can be a remarkable wonderland. The road from Gardiner to Cooke City is open all winter to wheeled traffic and so can be a bit busy, but this western road will only have maintenance vehicles, wildlife and you on it and the views are fabulous. This photo is from a snow coach this winter.

Be prepared to take care of your own maintenance, food and weather needs because help might be a long time coming. Otherwise, think about it. I'll be checking it out next week and will report back.

-- Nadia

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