Fix- A - Flat Clinic: Everyone's fear -- in the middle of a race or long ride, you hear the pshhhh and see sealant spraying everywhere. Brian West, from Big Sky Bikes, will go over how to fix a flat, to keep you feeling confident on all your rides. He'll go over plugging a hole in a tubeless set up, and taking off a tire and changing a tube. This clinic will have some hands-on aspects, though depending on how many people come, it is possible not everyone will have an opportunity to try it physically themselves. Saddle Clinic: Getting used to a bike saddle can be ... trying. Dr. Talia Sopp will go over some of the intricacies of saddle fit, what to wear to be most comfortable and not get the dreaded saddle sores , and the different types of saddles available. She'll focus on female anatomy for this clinic, but all women and gender expansive people are welcome. Train your Brain (For The Dusty Bandita) : There's no question biking the Dusty Bandita (or any race) requires strength, grit, a
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Missoula, MT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
