STRANGE BIKE FUN

MOBI's 27th Annual WESTERN MONTANA HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIPS

set for Sunday, October 5.

Organizers promise to continue the prize for every rider policy.

See complete list of past winners and category records at

www.missoulabike.org/Rides/HillClimb.htm

YOU ARE INVITED

Missoulians On Bicycles invites you to take part in what is Montana's oldest annual competitive cycling event. The Hill Climb traditionally closes Montana's bicycle racing season, but it is designed for the casual as well as the competitive rider. Riders of all abilities have participated in the Hill Climb and have ranged in age from 7 to 70.

THE COURSE

The four-mile climb rises 840 feet up Pattee Canyon Drive in Missoula, starting from the corner of Takima and Pattee Canyon. Cyclists leave at one minute-intervals and ride against the clock.

A CATEGORY FOR YOU

Eight age categories each for men and women are as follows: Midget, 12 years and under; Intermediate, 13-14; Junior, 15-17; Senior, 18-34; Veteran, 35-44; Master, 45-54; Grand Master, 55-64 and Wheel Master, 65 and up. There are also tandem, recumbent, high wheel, tricycle, unicycle, and handcycle categories.

HOW TO ENTER

Registration will begin Saturday evening, Oct. 4, at Big Sky Cyclery at 1110 South Ave. West in Missoula, from 5-6:00 p.m. Riders (especially slower riders) are encouraged to register during this early registration period. Registration on the morning of the climb will take place from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at Big Sky Cyclery.

Each rider will be assigned a number and a starting time at registration and need not appear at the start until the appointed time. The event is limited to 100 entrants. NonMOBI members must pay a $1.00 entry fee. MOBI members need not pay an entry fee, but are asked to bring proof of membership in the form of a newsletter mailing label. All riders must wear a helmet. The climb will take place rain or shine. A complete result sheet will be mailed to all participants.

BRING A PRIZE

A prize for every rider is a Hill Climb tradition, therefore, we ask each participant to bring a prize for another rider. Use your imagination - anything goes! Here are just a few examples from past years: homemade bread or cookies, dental floss, used golf balls, carpentry work, books, bicycle parts, frozen dog meat, fishing flies, and smorkles. The prizes are distributed randomly, so bring something nice - you might win it! Bring your prize donation to registration. All prizes and donors will be listed in a future edition of the MOBI newsletter. Remember you need not be a hill

climber to donate a prize.

THANK YOU

A special thanks to Big Sky Cyclery for the use of their shop for registration.