The Last Best Ride 2025
- Date Sun 27th July 2025
- Location Whitefish, Montana
- Price $133.75 - $186.65
- Races 6 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure at The Last Best Ride 2025, taking place on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in the breathtaking town of Whitefish, Flathead, Montana. This exciting race draws inspiration from the beloved book "The Last Best Place," and promises to showcase the stunning beauty of Northwest Montana while celebrating the local community. Participants can look forward to a range of race distances that cater to all skill levels, making it a perfect event for both seasoned cyclists and newcomers alike.
Join fellow cycling enthusiasts and explore the scenic landscapes that have made Montana a cherished destination. Beyond the thrill of the race, The Last Best Ride aims to enrich your experience with local partnerships and volunteer support, providing an authentic taste of Montana's vibrant culture. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a celebration that honors community spirit, inclusiveness, and the great outdoors! For more information, visit the event's official website.
Join fellow cycling enthusiasts and explore the scenic landscapes that have made Montana a cherished destination. Beyond the thrill of the race, The Last Best Ride aims to enrich your experience with local partnerships and volunteer support, providing an authentic taste of Montana's vibrant culture. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a celebration that honors community spirit, inclusiveness, and the great outdoors! For more information, visit the event's official website.
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.
*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.
*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
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Open - Big Horn Sheep - Long Course
Incl. $11.65 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$186.65
OPENS SOON -
Para Cyclist - Big Horn Sheep - Long Course
Incl. $11.65 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$186.65
OPENS SOON -
Non Binary - Big Horn Sheep - Long Course
Incl. $11.65 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$186.65
OPENS SOON -
Open - Mountain Goat - Short Course
Incl. $8.75 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$133.75
OPENS SOON -
Para Cyclist - Mountain Goat - Short Course
Incl. $8.75 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$133.75
OPENS SOON -
Non Binary - Mountain Goat - Short Course
Incl. $8.75 Fee
Sun 27th July 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$133.75
OPENS SOON
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