Alpine’s Megan Fisher Races the Butte 50

Congratulations to Alpine's own Megan Fisher who raced last weekend in the Butte 50. Read her story below this awesome picture of Megan after her race!

Photo credit: Meagan Thompson of the Montana Standard.
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Butte hosted a trio of mountain bike races over the weekend high up on Homestake Pass.  The Butte 25, 50, and 100 mile races are well-known nationally for being the most grueling races for their respective distances. 

The course is widely recognized for its beauty, as it includes sections of the famous gritty Continental Divide Trail.  Alpine physical therapist Megan Fisher took on the Butte 50 and can attest to both the race's infamous attractions, splendid scenery, and grueling difficulty.

Having raced nationally and internationally as a member of Team USA’s Paralympic Cycling Team, Megan had to rely on those years of training to carry her across the 52.4 mile course with 8,500 ft of elevation. 

Reflecting on her race, Megan said, “It was an incredible experience and a wonderful opportunity to push my physical limits. Many years ago, before I was a physical therapist, I was a patient of Alpine PT because it hurt to ride.  I am so grateful that they helped me get back on the bike and I just haven’t stopped!”