Stories & Tips
Ride reports, district stories, and ideas for your next adventure.
Ride to Thompson Falls — Four Friends and 287 Miles
A look back at a June 2019 ride with Richard, Bert, Chuck, and Lesley: Thompson Pass, Thompson Falls, lunch at the Sprag Pole Inn, and a memorable ice cream stop in Sandpoint.
“Back to the Pen” — Montana District Rally 2020
Chuck and Lesley Grimm look back at the 2020 Montana District Rally in Deer Lodge: good friends, a hailstorm, historic cars, and an unexpected adventure on the road to Garnet Ghost Town.
The Group Ride — Friendship, Planning, and Good Judgment
Plan the ride, leave room, and use your own judgment. A condensed adaptation of Victor Wheeler’s group-riding article, with the original credit retained.
Montana District Rendezvous — Good Company in Butte
Chuck and Lesley enjoyed the Montana District Rendezvous, with a brief look at the mining history that helped shape Butte.
Broken Mounting Tab? A Repair Option to Explore
A broken mounting tab can mean an expensive replacement. Chuck explores a plastic repair system he plans to test over the winter.
Washington District’s First Ride-In to Grand Coulee
Seven riders, good food, and an evening at the dam: memories from Washington District’s first ride-in to Grand Coulee.