As we wrapped up #MslaRideSolo last week we are reflecting how much motivation and light it brought to our community during a grim time. I know for me it got me outside riding 8 times when I certainly didn’t feel like it. It helped keep our minds and bodies healthy. It brought awareness to how to recreate responsibly while flattening the curve all the while helping bring awareness and support to our closed small businesses of Missoula.
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Our riders ultimately raised $4,214.20 with the funds going directly back to Missoula Small Business with $50 and $100 gift cards purchased to small businesses with the funds as prizes for completing the rides which changed every few days. We had competitive riders, recreational riders, new riders and young riders all supporting our community. We even had an 8 year old make it to the top of Snowbowl Road! And a couple 5 year olds completed some of the stages. We rode through rain, snow, wind and sunshine. We had at least 132 participate and log 675 rides with many more participating without registering.
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Last week @thebootsappeal from @velonews also caught wind of our story and made the Missoula cycling community famous! I’m sure the story provided some inspiration to other communities across the country looking for ways to stay safely active while supporting their community.
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On Sunday our State comes out of "Shelter in Place” and we hope you keep riding safely and responsibly as Spring starts blooming. Make sure to continue to look out for each other, follow public health advice, and support local business when you can. We aren’t sure when we will see you at the actual finish line of an event, but we sure will be excited when we do!
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#MslaRideSolo #VirtualRide #CompetitiveTiming #missoula #racetiming #cycling #CovidNeutral #Covid19 #VeloNews @mylaps ...

Riding for Essential Workers today. #mslaridesolo #mslaridesolobonuschallenge #mslaridesoloforessentialemployees Thank you Cory Kaufman, #competitivetiming and all the Missoula cyclists who participated. ...

cory.kaufman (part-owner of competitivetiming and current RD for rollingthundercx) is currently organizing the Missoula Virtual Small Business Cycling Challenge, a virtual race series to benefit the small businesses in Missoula that have been long time sponsors of local events and charities. Event info from competitivetiming’s recent post, photos from the 2014 Mount Sentinel Hill Climb. "If there is ever a time to pull over and help one another, now is the time. We need to make some sacrifices and adhere to some tough guidelines right now for the greater good of each other. The sooner we take the advice, the sooner we will be able to see you at events. We are lucky to have events like yours and like Missoula’s rollingthundercx that brings so many of us together and it’s 100% true that it can’t happen without our small business partners and sponsors. We are really lucky to have these small businesses in our community. If you are able during this time, support the sponsors of your race events. Buy a gift card, bring your bike in for a tune-up, buy a pair of running shoes, grab take out, fill up that growler. If your financials are tight right now, show some Facebook and Instagram love and give our sponsors a follow, share, and a like. Race directors are being put in tough times right now so please be considerate and understanding if they can’t offer you a refund. Most times the money has been spent in preparation of the event and RDs are putting on events with minimal to no pay for local charities. We have a few more miles to go, some hills to get through, but the finish line is still coming. #crossisstillcoming #portraitsfromaquarantine #portraitsofabusinessowner #competitivetiming #silverback ...

If there is ever a time to pull over and help one another, now is the time. We need to make some sacrifices and adhere to some tough guidelines right now for the greater good of each other. The sooner we take the advice, the sooner we will get up and over the flyover. We are thankful to have an event like Rolling Thunder that brings so many of us together and it’s 100% true that it can’t happen without our small business partners and sponsors. We are really fortunate to have these small businesses in our community. If you are able during this time, support our sponsors. Buy a gift card, bring your bike in for a tune-up, grab take out, fill up that growler. If your financials are tight right now, show some Facebook and Instagram love and give our sponsors a follow, share, and a like. Thank you sponsors! We have a few laps to go, and some more painful run ups to get through, but the bell lap is coming. #crossisstillcoming 📸 mykehphoto
#supportyoursponsors #missoulasmallbusiness #covid19 #smallbusiness #fitbythunder #rollingthundercx #competitivetiming #cyclocross #crossisboss #usacycling ...

Join our team!! Comp Timing is seeking a part-time timer, Bozeman resident preferred but other applicants will be considered. Weekend travel required with lodging and travel covered. Unstructured / flexible work hours through the weekdays. Tech savvy individual with event knowledge (running, cycling, skiing, triathlon, etc.) required. See our employment page for more info and application process. #competitivetiming #mylaps #bozeman #chiptiming #running #cycling ...

Join our team!! Comp Timing is seeking a part-time timer, Bozeman resident preferred but other applicants will be considered. Weekend travel required with lodging and travel covered. Unstructured / flexible work hours through the weekdays. Tech savvy individual with event knowledge (running, cycling, skiing, triathlon, etc.) required. See our employment page for more info and application process. #competitivetiming #mylaps #bozeman #chiptiming #running #cycling ...