RATPOD 2025

🪅 Festival
🏆 Prizes
⛰️ Scenic
🎗️ Charity Ride
Event Date

Jun 21, 2025

Location

Dillon, MT

Discipline

Road

About

Pedal through Montana’s wilderness for cancer survivors—bike nirvana awaits!

Experience the RATPOD 2025, a charity cycling adventure based in Dillon, Montana, dedicated to supporting Camp Mak-A-Dream’s free programs for cancer survivors. This beloved annual ride presents three breathtaking courses—choose from a 127-mile paved road classic, an 86-mile gravel epic, or a 45-mile gravel loop—each carving through the scenic majesty of the Big Hole Valley and surrounding mountain landscapes. The event fosters community, challenge, and hope, making every pedal stroke meaningful for a great cause.

COURSE DETAILS

Three routes starting and finishing in Dillon, Montana: a 127-mile road ride, an 86-mile gravel ride, and a 45-mile gravel loop through the Big Hole Valley. The classic route follows paved roads, while the GravelPod options traverse mixed gravel and rugged trails.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Scenic backdrop of wilderness mountains, pristine rivers, and the Big Hole Valley  
  • Post-ride BBQ, live music, and camper storytelling sessions  
  • All proceeds benefit Camp Mak-A-Dream  
  • Fundraising-focused with recognition for top individual and team fundraisers  
  • Community festivities begin June 20 with packet pickup and live music

RIDE TYPES

Gran Fondo
Gravel Endurance
Century Rides
Fun Rides

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

127 miles (road), 86 miles (gravel), 45 miles (gravel)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Elevation data for Dillon and course elevation gain are not specified in available sources.

Terrain

Paved road (classic route); mixed gravel and unpaved for GravelPod options

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