Missoula, Montana
This trip meets at 8:00 a.m. at Big
Sky Cyclery, 1110 South Avenue West, Missoula, Montana,
406-543-3331, www.bigskycyclery.com.
You will need to spend the night before in Missoula.
GETTING TO MISSOULA
For help with travel plans, call Wide World of Travel 800-735-7109 or 406-721-4110.
-Driving. Driving. Missoula is located 155 miles from Great Falls,
Montana and 200 miles from Spokane, Washington on Interstate
90. Spokane, Washington is the next closest international
airport. There is parking available at the bike shop.
-Flying into
Missoula
Delta, United, Northwest, Alaska Horizon, Big Sky and SkyWest fly into Missoula.
-Flying into
Spokane, Washington
Spokane is an international airport. You can rent a car in Spokane and park it at the bike shop. This is a 3-4 hour drive.
TAXI SERVICE
Airport Shuttler 406-543-9416
Yellow Cab 406-543-6644
LODGING
It is a good idea to book your rooms ahead
and these are our recommendations.
Holiday Inn Parkside
$152-189 www.himissoula.com
406-721-8550, 800-399-0408
They have an airport van shuttle.
Doubletree
$160-199 www.doubletree.com
406-728-3100, 800-222-8733
They have an airport van shuttle.
Come-on Inn
$150-199 www.cmoninn.com
406-543-4600, 888-989-5569
You will receive a tour packing list with
your tour confirmation package. Be sure to bring everything
on this list. Weather in the mountains
can be unpredictable so be sure to bring all the warm clothing
and rain gear listed! When you arrive for your tour,
we will give you a dry bag in which to pack your gear. If you
have any questions about anything on the list, please call us.
SHIPPING YOUR
BIKE
To ship your bike UPS, send it to Big
Sky Cyclery, 1110 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT 59801.
It is critical that you include your name, “Western Spirit
Cycling” and tour date on the outside of the box. Check
with your local UPS people for the number of days needed for
it to arrive in time. It is imperative to have your bike finely
tuned and cleaned before your tour so you know it is in top
running condition.