ADULT TEAM
MT Alpha Cycling is dedicated to getting more identifying women, girls, and non-binary people on bikes. We focus on cultivating skills, confidence, and competition through clinics, group rides, training, and race support.
RIDE DETAILS
Our adult team rides start once the trails are ready (usually May) and are held on Wednesday nights at 6:15pm. We will offer two ride options:
Option 1: a slower and shorter skills ride led by an experienced member of MT Alpha.
Option 2: a no-drop, intermediate-paced team ride
Riders will meet at the same location but take different routes. The skills ride will be a shorter loop with less climbing, making time to stop at switchbacks and technical features to practice skills and build confidence. Ride leaders will vary. Each skills ride will have an uphill, downhill, or technical focus.
ADULT TEAM MEMBERSHIP - $65 for basic membership
This adult membership (16+) shows you're a supporter of women+'s cycling in Montana!
Includes:
Includes:
This membership includes a one-day ride on private intermediate/advanced trails (beginner local public trail ride option as well) followed by private BBQ for all Premium Members, June 13 2025.
Plus the Pro/Basic membership perks:
As an Alpha team member, you're encouraged to: race or participate at least one (1) event and volunteer at least two (2) times a season.
RACE REIMBURSEMENTS
Club members are eligible for race reimbursements if they follow the guidelines below. The amount we can reimburse is dependent on funding for the year; we will do our best to support you! Race reimbursements will be decided in January of each new year.
Alpha Member must:
*Volunteer requirements can be met through: assisting/coaching the MT Alpha skills clinic(s), participating in trail-dig days, coaching the MT Alpha Junior program or at other Alpha sponsored races or events.
RIDE DETAILS
Our adult team rides start once the trails are ready (usually May) and are held on Wednesday nights at 6:15pm. We will offer two ride options:
Option 1: a slower and shorter skills ride led by an experienced member of MT Alpha.
Option 2: a no-drop, intermediate-paced team ride
Riders will meet at the same location but take different routes. The skills ride will be a shorter loop with less climbing, making time to stop at switchbacks and technical features to practice skills and build confidence. Ride leaders will vary. Each skills ride will have an uphill, downhill, or technical focus.
ADULT TEAM MEMBERSHIP - $65 for basic membership
This adult membership (16+) shows you're a supporter of women+'s cycling in Montana!
Includes:
- free cycling clinics for members
- e-mail invitations to club rides
- race funding*
- member benefits/discounts at local and national businesses
- additional educational clinics.
Includes:
- Early registration period for The Dusty Bandita
- Early registration period for MT Alpha's Annual MTB Skills Clinic
- The Dusty Bandita training plan (45 and 80 mile options)
- free cycling clinics for members
- e-mail invitations to club rides
- race funding*
- member benefits/discounts at local and national businesses
- additional educational clinics.
This membership includes a one-day ride on private intermediate/advanced trails (beginner local public trail ride option as well) followed by private BBQ for all Premium Members, June 13 2025.
Plus the Pro/Basic membership perks:
- early registration period for The Dusty Bandita
- The Dusty Bandita training plan
- early registration for the Annual Clinic,
- free cycling clinics for members
- e-mail invitations to club rides
- race funding*
- member benefits/discounts at local and national businesses
- additional educational clinics.
As an Alpha team member, you're encouraged to: race or participate at least one (1) event and volunteer at least two (2) times a season.
RACE REIMBURSEMENTS
Club members are eligible for race reimbursements if they follow the guidelines below. The amount we can reimburse is dependent on funding for the year; we will do our best to support you! Race reimbursements will be decided in January of each new year.
Alpha Member must:
- Wear Alpha kit while racing (must be visible)
- Take a photo of yourself wearing the kit at the event & email to [email protected]. We would like to share what our members are doing on social media; if you do not want your photo to be posted on our social media, please let us know in the email.
- Volunteer for 2 MT Alpha events (at least 6 hours total)*
- Save your race registration receipts & email to [email protected]. Alpha does not reimburse processing fees.
- BONUS: Tag MT Alpha on social media @mtalphacycling
*Volunteer requirements can be met through: assisting/coaching the MT Alpha skills clinic(s), participating in trail-dig days, coaching the MT Alpha Junior program or at other Alpha sponsored races or events.
Here's what our Members are Saying
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"I was lucky enough to find MT Alpha shortly after moving to Missoula. I was looking to meet and ride with other rad women. Alpha has been perfect for that! Not only are the weekly group rides super fun, volunteering for trail dig days and with the Juniors program has been very rewarding. It’s been a great way to get involved in Missoula’s awesome bike community!" - Teresa
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"MT alpha has allowed me to explore missoula trails and build lasting friendships. So happy to of joined this crew!" - Lena
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"MT Alpha is such a great club because it supports so many goals! It's great to ride all different rides in Missoula with fun women. The skills clinics are fantastic for learning or improving skills on the bike and building confidence. If you are interested in racing or just participating with others in fun long rides around the state, the club teams will participate in those as well. I really was impressed at how well the club supported a wide range of goals and skill sets and I have fun every time I go!" - Sarah
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"My passion lies primarily in triathlon and gravel biking. You will typically see me in the back of
the pack and bringing up the rear. As someone who is not a strong or skilled biker, I came to MT Alpha looking for that safe space to expand my riding capabilities and network with a group of likeminded people." - Larissa |
Questions? Reach out to: info@mtalphcycling.org
