38 Special
Bozeman, MT · Road
- When
- Every Saturday, 9:00 amSeason: Apr–Sep
- Starts at
- Kelly Canyon Rd and the I-90 frontage road, at the Kelly Canyon railroad tracks, Kelly Canyon Rd and I-90 Frontage Rd, Bozeman, MT Map ↗
- Pace
- Spirited; ends with a sprint at the railroad tracks signDrop ride: keep up or get dropped
- Hosted by
- 38 Special group ride (listed by Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club)Community-run
- Kind of ride
- Road
For visitors
The Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club lists this but says most rides on its list are not club rides, so check with the ride host.
First time on this ride? Here’s the drill
- Bring
- a helmet, water, a spare tube or patch kit, a way to pay for the stop.
- Arrive
- Ten or fifteen minutes before 9:00 am. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
- Pace
- Spirited; ends with a sprint at the railroad tracks sign. It's a drop ride: if you can't hold the pace, you'll finish alone. Fine if you know your speed. Not a first ride.
- Check
- Look at the host's website the day of — that's where cancellations, weather calls and start changes get posted.
First group ride? Start here →
About the 38 Special group ride
38 Special is a road group ride in Bozeman, MT. It rolls every Saturday at 9:00 am from Kelly Canyon Rd and the I-90 frontage road, at the Kelly Canyon railroad tracks.
A fast Saturday road ride over Kelly Canyon Rd, up Bridger Canyon Rd and along the frontage road to the top of Bozeman Pass, then back. It is a drop ride with regroups at Bridger Canyon Rd, the top of Jackson Creek and the top of the pass.
Where to find them
Checked Oct 1, 2026 against source 1. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.