Events Extra Info

- Sponsor Ales for Trails
- BWBW 2012 - Walk
- BWBW 2012 - Pedal
- 2009-2010 Annual Report

Past Event Highlights

- Trail Census Results 2011
- Trail Census Results 2009
- Trail Census Results 2007

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Upcoming Events

Bike, Walk, Bus Week 2012 (BWBW)

May 13-19, 2012

Some talented young Billings artists have designed posters to commemorate this year's celebration of letting your foot off the gas pedal, keeping $$ in your pocket and building muscles everywhere else. Find links to printable versions of the two winners at left. Pass it on - take some to work and share your good fortune.

Billings BWBW coincides with National Bike to Work Week. If you can't bike or walk to work, consider it for some of your short trips or errands. Encourage your family and friends to get out and get active. Regardless of your preferred mode of non-motorized transportation, take this opportunity to kick it up a notch. Local businesses are offering some great incentives.

Montana Women's Run

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Downtown Billings - walk, run, or wheel chair - 2 miles or 5 miles

Promoting women's health and fitness; proceeds benefits local women's services

Saturday, May 19, 2012
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
MetraPark Upper Parking Lot

Together, a group of volunteers, representing BikeNet, Montana Cycling & Ski, The Spoke Shop, Back Country Chiropractic, Dert Jerx, and other community organizations, will launch Billings’ biggest and best bike event. There will be something for everyone, whether you're a beginner, just getting back on the bike, or an expert! We will host a bike safety awareness clinic, multiple competitions including a road cycling race, mountain bike race, as well as trials riding, a family-friendly trail ride, and healthy snacks and beverages. Schedule of Events

Why?

Bicycles are more than a way to have fun. They're life-changers. There's nothing quite like the joy of bicycling. Whether on the road or trail, hopping on a bike is one of life's simple pleasures and an easy way to stay healthy and happy. Plus, bicycles are perfect for getting around town, enjoying the scenery and heading out for new adventures. Best of all, every time we pedal our way forward, we not only get to where we're going, we also show the world just how powerful human power can be. Register now on-line.

Ryan's Run

Sunday, May 20th

5k run dedicated to Ryan Paul Walter. All proceeds go to the SIDS Foundationin his name.

June 3, 2012 ~ 1-3 pm
at the Audubon Center

Get Outside Montana is a FREE multi-week, back-to-nature event for all ages. Families will engage in a little friendly competition as they explore Billings and the surrounding area through activities such as hiking, biking, frisbee golf, scavenger hunts, canoeing and much more. And you might even win a bike while you're having fun.

This year's kickoff event is on June 3, National Trails Day. A number of local organizations (including BikeNet) are organizing dazzling opportunities for discovery and exploration right here in our own backyard. Come to the celebration, get your passport, and get outside!

June 16, 2012

Online registration opened March 21st

5K: Starts at 8:30 am
2 Mile Health Walk: Starts at 8:50 am
10K: Starts at 9:00 am

This promises to be the hottestest weekend in June starting with Alive After 5 Thursday evening at the ABT, a pre-race ride on Friday and the Montana Active Life Festival featuring music, interactive booths, kids events and family fun after the race.

Fat Tire Frenzy

July 14-15, 2012

Mountain Bike Festival near Red Lodge. View Fat Tire Frenzy 2011 Gallery.

September 28, 2012

Billings favorite party, raising funds to promote a complete, community-wide trail system through education, trail construction, stewardship and use.

Where will funds from Ales 2012 go?

They'll go to meet BikeNet's goal of increasing the miles in our trail system by 10 miles and 3 connections by 2020.

Recent Past Events

BikeNet Presents:
Promoting an Active Community

About 80 enthusiastic trail and bikeway supporters gathered in the Mansfield Center on May 10, 2011, to hear how an active community benefits Billings and everyone who lives here. Panelists included John Brewer from the Billings Chamber of Commerce, Laura Holmlund of Healthy by Design, Mayor Tom Hanel, Kathy Aragon of Safe Routes to School and BikeNet President Nash Emrich.

The BikeNet 2009-2010 Annual Report was available and a questionnaire gave attendees the chance to give their input on BikeNet's goals for the future and indicate how they would like to be involved. Fabulous door prizes and refreshments were enjoyed by all.

A June action planning session is being scheduled to bring together ideas and set priorities. It's not too late to give your input. Click on the questionnaire link and send us your comments by mail (PO Box 81146, Billings, MT 59108) or email.

Magic City TRAIL TREK 2010

Registration Spur of the Moment Band

The fourth annual Magic City Trail Trek was held Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Public Utilities Park along the Yellowstone River. Trail Trek, started by the “Go Play” trail campaign, promotes a healthier community by encouraging use of the trail system in Billings. Despite some rain during set up and a few additional showers during registration, it turned out to be a great event weather-wise and otherwise. Stroller Brigade

Strider Brigade Spur of the Moment Band chased away the rain with bluegrass during registration. As the clouds lifted and the sun peeked out, everyone took off biking, walking, pushing strollers or traversing the trails in whatever manner they enjoyed. Chris and Cheryl Cook led the way on bikes with a group of kids that made it all the way to Mary’s Street before heading back.

Singing and music was provided along the way by Doug Nagel (opera singing), Ryan Kabeary and friend (guitar and singing up in the tree), Kris and Scott Prinzing, (guitar and singing by Coulson Park) and Russell Engesser (accordion at our refreshment break by the Lockwood Bridge). Mary and Walt Peet served oranges and bananas at the rest stop and everyone got a chance to watch the debris floating down the swollen Yellowstone River.

Prinzig's Russell Engesser Bike Patrol

Barbecue cooks Back at the park, Bistro Enzo had hamburgers cooking on the grill and they were oh so good with all the fixings. Wendy’s chili really hit the spot too with the cool weather. We had over 170 people join us for the barbecue plus all the entertainers and even some of the volunteers on the new Billings Police Department bike patrol. Dan Page and the Barn Cats rocked out at the barbecue.

Rounding out the event was the raffle drawing for great prizes including a mountain bike from The Spoke Shop, a cruising bike from Montana Cycling and Dan Austin (Austin Lehman Adventures), a bike helmet from the Bike Shop, a gift certificate, shirt and water bottle from Time Out Sports, two pair of classy tennis shoes from the Base Camp and several gift certificates from Rocket Burritos.

Go Play Logo Let's Barbecue! Raffle Bike Winner

We couldn’t have held the Trail Trek without the generous monetary support from our sponsors St. Vincent Healthcare, RiverStone Health, Yellowstone Surgery Center and Billings Clinic. We also appreciate the City of Billings hosting the event and providing the great park location by Public Utilities, table and chairs from the Community Center and administrative support.

Then of course, there were all our trusty volunteers who moved tables and chairs, set up tents, provided power, helped with registration and greeted participants and then took it all down again. Hope we didn’t miss anyone, but the volunteer list includes Mary & Walt Peet, Sandy & Bill Anderson, Jim Collins, Scott Krauszer, Kaitlin Hopkins, Deb Goffena, Alan Patterson, Anthony Harrington, Merry Ann Peters, Kelly Bustell, Deb Magilke, Marilyn Tapia and Dustin, Kristi Drake, Jenny McCullough, Paul and Sue Reitz, Laura Estes, Tina and Ed Whitfield, Mary Jo Johnson, Robin Hanel, and Adam Schaffe. Last but not least, a special thanks to our co-chairs of the event who planned it all …..Kathy Aragon, Stella Fong and Darlene Tussing…..Thanks to ALL.