CYCLE FOR THE SYMPHONY

CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF MONTANA AND THE JOY OF MUSIC!

The first ever C4S bike ride—Cycle for the Symphony—will kick off Saturday, September 18, 2010. Reserve your place now to ride for the inaugural event: the Flint Creek Ramble, an inspiring journey through the landscape and history of the American West. We’ll take only the first 250 riders and issue numbers in the order you register. To win one of the prestigious low numbers, sign up now!

WHY SHOULD C4S BE ON YOUR CYCLING CALENDAR?

The ride: Take your pick of options to start in Philipsburg (112 miles), Drummond (85 miles), Deer Lodge (50 miles) or Anaconda (25 miles). Expect spectacular scenery, great camaraderie, excellent food and a friendly crew that appreciates your hard work to support the Symphony.

The route: Start in picturesque Philipsburg, with its charming downtown full of restored buildings from the late 1800s. From there you’ll follow the famous Pintler Scenic Loop along Flint Creek as it flows north through open meadows and sage-covered hills. At Drummond, continue east along the Clark Fork River to Deer Lodge, set among ranchlands on the eastern edge of the jagged Flint Creek Range. Head south to rejoin the Pintler Scenic Route in historic Anaconda, then ride past snow-capped peaks on the way to the blue waters of Georgetown Lake. From there, cruise downhill to a triumphant finish in Philipsburg.

The reason: C4S is hosted by the Missoula Symphony Association and Symphony Guild to raise awareness and funds for the Symphony. The ride is an outpouring of support and appreciation for our talented orchestra members, conductors, chorale and staff. C4S also validates our mission to support the arts in western Montana. To encourage riders to raise as much as possible to support the Symphony, top fundraisers will receive distinctive C4S jerseys PLUS early registration for the 2nd Annual C4S.

The rewards: C4S treats riders like royalty. We’ll provide a full hot breakfast, sack lunch, energy stop, rider and bicycle service and support, first aid and a friendly staff. The Finish Line Party includes live music, hot BBQ and cold brews and beverages. Plus every rider receives a T-shirt, store coupons and goodie bag to remember their C4S ride.

The rundown:

• Date: September 18, 2010
  
  
• Length: 25, 50, 85 or 112 miles
  
  
• Food: Stops for breakfast, lunch and energy stop, plus a fabulous Finish Line BBQ
  
  
• Support: Sag wagon, ride-along mechanics, motorcycle escorts, first aid stations
  
  
• Registration fee: $100 plus $50 minimum in donations raised
  
  
• Registration date: Opens May 13, 2010, and closes when full
  
  
• Rider limit: 250