The Dusty Bandita
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Location Ovando, Montana
- Price $144.33 - $160.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the thrill of adventure at The Dusty Bandita on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the picturesque town of Ovando, Powell! This exhilarating gravel race is designed to empower women cyclists and break the boundaries of a traditionally male-dominated sport. With two distance options—approximately 45 miles featuring around 3,000 feet of climbing, and a challenging 80 miles with about 5,000 feet of ascent—there's a perfect challenge for every racer and adventurer alike.
Join your fellow Banditas as you pedal through the stunning Montana landscape, breathing in the fresh air and leaving your worries behind. This event is all about fostering a spirit of camaraderie, boosting confidence, and pushing personal limits. Whether you’re in it for the competition or the sheer joy of riding, come experience the freedom that comes with being part of this vibrant community. Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate your strength and spirit on two wheels—see you at the starting line!
Join your fellow Banditas as you pedal through the stunning Montana landscape, breathing in the fresh air and leaving your worries behind. This event is all about fostering a spirit of camaraderie, boosting confidence, and pushing personal limits. Whether you’re in it for the competition or the sheer joy of riding, come experience the freedom that comes with being part of this vibrant community. Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate your strength and spirit on two wheels—see you at the starting line!
Organiser's Description
Time to hop on your steed and ride; bandanas up, weapon of choice - our legs and our will. The Bandita in us is pushing limits and breaking through our inner boundaries. Together, alongside our fellow Banditas - we are one. Head down, eyes up, with a smirk of determination. Its time to break through, shine and be free.
The Dusty Bandita is a gravel race built not only to expand our presence in a male-dominated sport of bike racing, but to inspire ALL women to go beyond their limits, physically and mentally dig deep, climb the big climbs, and take the inside line; Breathe in the crisp Montana air and leave our cares behind. The distance options available are for the racer or adventurer alike. We want to instill the feeling of freedom and confidence while we ultimately broaden the field of women cyclists entering cycling events throughout the local area, state, and nation.
Come ride for the experience, the personal challenge, and the spirit of competition. Lets rally together, fellow Banditas, while exploring on two wheels; dont look back, were forging forward! See you at the starting line!
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Dusty Bandita is an event dedicated to increasing the presence of all identifying women at cycling events by providing a safe and encouraging environment where one can build confidence, push limits, explore beautiful places, and experience an invigorating camaraderie on and off the bike.
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DISTANCE OPTIONS *courses are on our website [https://runsignup.com/thedustybandita.com]- they are subject to change pending snowpack and weather conditions:
* 45-ish mile (~3000' of climbing)
* 80-ish mile (~5,000' of climbing)
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Race Entry
* Race packet/goodies from sponsors
* Post-race food and beverage for racer only (food by Chef Liz Kenyon [https://thedustybandita.com/chef-liz]!)
* Raffle tickets for amazing post-race raffle prizes
* Finishers bandana
* Bandita status and being surrounded by fellow Bandita's!
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USAC insured gravel event - no licenses needed - permit # 8299
The Dusty Bandita is a gravel race built not only to expand our presence in a male-dominated sport of bike racing, but to inspire ALL women to go beyond their limits, physically and mentally dig deep, climb the big climbs, and take the inside line; Breathe in the crisp Montana air and leave our cares behind. The distance options available are for the racer or adventurer alike. We want to instill the feeling of freedom and confidence while we ultimately broaden the field of women cyclists entering cycling events throughout the local area, state, and nation.
Come ride for the experience, the personal challenge, and the spirit of competition. Lets rally together, fellow Banditas, while exploring on two wheels; dont look back, were forging forward! See you at the starting line!
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Dusty Bandita is an event dedicated to increasing the presence of all identifying women at cycling events by providing a safe and encouraging environment where one can build confidence, push limits, explore beautiful places, and experience an invigorating camaraderie on and off the bike.
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DISTANCE OPTIONS *courses are on our website [https://runsignup.com/thedustybandita.com]- they are subject to change pending snowpack and weather conditions:
* 45-ish mile (~3000' of climbing)
* 80-ish mile (~5,000' of climbing)
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Race Entry
* Race packet/goodies from sponsors
* Post-race food and beverage for racer only (food by Chef Liz Kenyon [https://thedustybandita.com/chef-liz]!)
* Raffle tickets for amazing post-race raffle prizes
* Finishers bandana
* Bandita status and being surrounded by fellow Bandita's!
__________________________
USAC insured gravel event - no licenses needed - permit # 8299
Races
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45-Ish Mile OPEN
Incl. $9.33 Fee
Sat 7th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$144.33
OPENS SOONThis route takes is about 45 miles, and over ~3,000' of climbing, with 1 main climb and rolling terrain -
80-Ish Mile OPEN
Incl. $10.20 Fee
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$160.20
OPENS SOONAbout 80 miles of gravel bliss. This route will have you climb ~5,000-6,000', with 1-2 main climbs, some gradual climbs and rolling terrain
The Dusty Bandita