The Last Best Ride 2025
- Date Sun 27th July 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Whitefish, Montana
- Price $144.33 - $207.81
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at The Last Best Ride 2025, taking place on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in the stunning locale of Whitefish, Flathead, Montana. This unique event celebrates the spirit of the state, inspired by the beloved anthology "The Last Best Place," and promises to showcase the breathtaking landscapes of Northwest Montana. Participants can choose between two thrilling race distances: the Long Course and Short Course, both designed to challenge riders while highlighting the region's natural beauty.
Race day excitement kicks off with packet pickup at Great Northern Cycles on Saturday from 1 PM to 5 PM, and continues Sunday morning starting at 6 AM. The Long Course begins at 7:30 AM, followed by the Short Course at 7:45 AM. Riders can look forward to a fantastic experience featuring custom TLBR socks, post-race drinks, ice cream, fully stocked aid stations, and ride support. With podium awards for various categories, including top finishers in Men's, Women's, Non-Binary, and Para divisions, this event is all about community, camaraderie, and celebrating the great outdoors. Don't miss this chance to be part of a memorable Montana experience!
Race day excitement kicks off with packet pickup at Great Northern Cycles on Saturday from 1 PM to 5 PM, and continues Sunday morning starting at 6 AM. The Long Course begins at 7:30 AM, followed by the Short Course at 7:45 AM. Riders can look forward to a fantastic experience featuring custom TLBR socks, post-race drinks, ice cream, fully stocked aid stations, and ride support. With podium awards for various categories, including top finishers in Men's, Women's, Non-Binary, and Para divisions, this event is all about community, camaraderie, and celebrating the great outdoors. Don't miss this chance to be part of a memorable Montana experience!
Organiser's Description
In 1988, in celebration of Montana's centennial, Annick Smith and William Kittredge published a book titled, The Last Best Place, A Montana Anthology, from which our race gains its namesake.
Working with friends and editors, the two compiled journals, essays, stories, poems, and indigenous oral histories to help paint a portrait of the state through its literature. The book became a national bestseller, and the title accrued its own history, as many Montana residents adopted it as the unofficial moniker for their home state.
Though the scope of The Last Best Ride does not cover as much statewide geographical ground as the collection Smith and Kittredge present, we believe that our event will showcase some of Northwest Montana's most spectacular outdoor offerings.
In the spirit of the anthology, we hope to enrich your visit beyond the bubble of the bike race. Partnering with local businesses and neighborhood volunteers, we hope to provide you with an original Montana experience that celebrates and champions community and inclusion.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Saturday - 1pm - 5pm - Packet Pickup @ Great Northern Cycles
Sunday - 6am - Packet Pickup @ Great Northern Cycles,
7:30am Long Course Start
7:45am Short Course Start
WHAT'S INCLUDED
* TLBR custom socks
* Post race drinks
* Post race ice cream
* Fully stocked aid stations
* Ride support
* Finishers medal
PODIUMS
if you need to leave early let us know and you can grab your prize.
2PM - SHORT COURSE PODIUMS BEGIN
5PM - LONG COURSE PODIUMS BEGIN
Top 5 M/W Short/Long Course,
Top 5 Non-Binary Short/Long Course,
Top 5 Para Short/Long Course.
Top 3 M/F Junior Short Course 18 and under
Top 3 M/F Masters 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, Short/Long Course
*Not currently permitted through a special use authorization by the USDA, Forest Service.
*Proposed activities are (or) Recreation event is currently under analysis by the Forest Service pending a special use authorization.
For more information head to https://www.thelastbestridemt.com/
Working with friends and editors, the two compiled journals, essays, stories, poems, and indigenous oral histories to help paint a portrait of the state through its literature. The book became a national bestseller, and the title accrued its own history, as many Montana residents adopted it as the unofficial moniker for their home state.
Though the scope of The Last Best Ride does not cover as much statewide geographical ground as the collection Smith and Kittredge present, we believe that our event will showcase some of Northwest Montana's most spectacular outdoor offerings.
In the spirit of the anthology, we hope to enrich your visit beyond the bubble of the bike race. Partnering with local businesses and neighborhood volunteers, we hope to provide you with an original Montana experience that celebrates and champions community and inclusion.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Saturday - 1pm - 5pm - Packet Pickup @ Great Northern Cycles
Sunday - 6am - Packet Pickup @ Great Northern Cycles,
7:30am Long Course Start
7:45am Short Course Start
WHAT'S INCLUDED
* TLBR custom socks
* Post race drinks
* Post race ice cream
* Fully stocked aid stations
* Ride support
* Finishers medal
PODIUMS
if you need to leave early let us know and you can grab your prize.
2PM - SHORT COURSE PODIUMS BEGIN
5PM - LONG COURSE PODIUMS BEGIN
Top 5 M/W Short/Long Course,
Top 5 Non-Binary Short/Long Course,
Top 5 Para Short/Long Course.
Top 3 M/F Junior Short Course 18 and under
Top 3 M/F Masters 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, Short/Long Course
*Not currently permitted through a special use authorization by the USDA, Forest Service.
*Proposed activities are (or) Recreation event is currently under analysis by the Forest Service pending a special use authorization.
For more information head to https://www.thelastbestridemt.com/
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