NEWS FLASH....

National Public Lands Day is September 26, 2009 which is a "Fee Free Day" for Yellowstone National Park. This means bike riders and support vehicles will NOT be required to buy or show a park entrance pass for the Old Faithful Cycle Tour!



The 12^th Annual Fall Cycle Tour is scheduled for

September 26, 2009.

The tour- from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back - is 60 miles long. It's a terrific way to wind up a summer of riding and, again this year, a portion of the proceeds from the ride will be donated to the Yellowstone Park Foundation. The 2006 Cycle Tour generated $1500 for the Foundation. Fall is a gorgeous time to be inYellowstone - the elk are bugling, the aspens have turned to gold and the thermal areas are relatively free of crowds. Come enjoy the finest season thatYellowstone Park has to offer - ride in the Fall Cycle Tour.

The route starts inWest Yellowstone at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center and followsYellowstone Avenue to the gate ofYellowstone National Park. All tour participants must pay the Park entrance fee ($12 for cyclists) or be able to show yourPark Pass. Annual passes are good for your spouse and minor children only. All other family members (cousins, nephews, etc...) must have their own passes. Once through the gate, the route follows the main road as it winds along theMadison River. At Madison Junction, the route turns right, crosses theGibbon River and climbs up what locals call the "Firehole Hill". This is the only significant climb of the entire ride. Once you get to the top, you follow the main road as it winds along theFirehole River and past several ofYellowstone's most famous thermal areas until you reachOld Faithful. AtOld Faithful, we recommend that you take the time to see an eruption and spend some time walking around Geyser Hill. To get back toWest Yellowstone, simply follow the same route in reverse.



We will have two feed stations along the route again this year. The first will be located at Madison Junction and the second will be located at Old Faithful. We still recommend that you carry enough food to keep you energized and we will provide a few portable snacks at registration.  Those of you concerned about your ability to ride theentire 60 miles need not worry. The route is patrolled by 2 or 3 sag wagons (vans with trailers) that, once full, can give you a lift back toWest Yellowstone. Two mechanics, Les from Yellowstone Bicycle and Melissa from Freeheel and Wheel, also patrol the route to help with repairs and flat tires.  We will be offering a final feed at the Chamber of Commerce immediately after the ride from 4-6pm.  

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For questions about the cycling events in West Yellowstone, please contact:
Sara Hoovler, West Yellowstone Cycle Tour Coordinator
The West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 458
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
406-599-4465
tour @ cycleyellowstone dot com

Registration is FULL

Please email us if you would like to be placed on a waiting list for cancellations.

$50 for Adults/$40 for Children. There is no "day of" registration for the FallCycle Tour.

All participants must register in advance. We are limited to the first 300 riders registered by YNP.

There will be no refunds on registration for any reason, including tour cancellation.

Cycle Tour check in will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Friday, September 25, 2009 and from 7:30 to 8:45 AM,Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center located at 30 Yellowstone Avenue across the street fromFree Heel and Wheel.

Check out the West Yellowstone Chamber's Specials Page for lodging and activity discounts. Tell the Brandin' Iron Inn you are riding in the tour for 20% off!