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 unforgettable biking experience at The Last Best Ride 2025, taking place on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in the stunning landscape of Whitefish, Flathead, Montana. This exciting event celebrates the spirit of community and the beauty of Northwest Montana, inspired by the beloved anthology "The Last Best Place." Participants can choose between two thrilling race distances, with the Long Course starting at 7:30 AM and the Short Course kicking off at 7:45 AM.

Expect a day filled with not just racing but also camaraderie, as you'll enjoy perks like custom TLBR socks, post-race drinks, and delicious ice cream to refuel after your ride. Aid stations and ride support will keep you energized throughout the course, culminating in a lively Podium Party at 6 PM to honor the top finishers across various categories. Join us for an event that promises not only a challenge but also a celebration of Montana's rich culture and community spirit!

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



PODIUM PARTY

Podium Party at 6pm, if you need to leave early let us know and you can grab your prize.

* 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/

Races

  • Big Horn Sheep - Long Course

    Incl. $12.81 Fee & Socks

    Sun 27th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $207.81

  • Mountain Goat - Short Course

    Incl. $9.33 Fee & Socks

    Sun 27th July 2025 (7:45AM EDT)

    $144.33

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328 Central Ave., Whitefish, 59937, MT, United States

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