FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much of my entry fee and any pledges I get goes to the camp?
Depending on how our overhead matches our sponsor's contribution, hopefully 100% of the entry fee will go to Camp Mak-A-Dream.
I have a friend that will be riding, but I would like to attend just the wrap up barbeque. Can I do that?
Absolutely, there will be tickets available at the BBQ and cost $10 per person.
I'd like to buy just a t-shirt. Is that possible?
If there are T-shirts available, you can buy them at Freddie's Pasta Feed or at the Start/Finish and BBQ. You may also order them in advance by contacting Camp MAk A Dream 406-549-5987.
Cost is $15 per shirt.
I think I would like to be a sponsor. Who do I contact about that?
Thank you very much for your sponsorship offer. You can contact Jennifer Benton at Camp Mak A Dream 406-549-5987 or Contact Us.
Is there a minimum donation amount required? Will there be free camping at the University?
There is no minimum donation requirement. No camping available at University, please refer to lodging section of website for camping options.
Is this a race or a ride? You seem to refer to it both ways.
This is a ride.
What kind of food will you have at the feed stops?
1. Bagels and fruit, hot breakfast burritos
2. Sandwiches, chips, cookies
3. PIE & ice cream!
Why did you lay out the course clockwise & how much south wind do you get?
We wanted to get the climbing over first. The wind is the big unknown. Let's hope for as little wind as possible!
Do you provide mechanical and sag support along the route?
There will be mechanical support and emergent sag support. If you only plan to ride a portion of the course then please arrange for your own sag.
If this is Levi's "STOMPING GROUNDS" can't he give us a clue about the wind?
It is variable at best. Good idea to get an early start to avoid Westerlies. It will hopefully be tailwind from Wisdom to Divide.
What is the difficulty level of the ride? Do you need to be an expert rider to do it?
RATPOD follows one of two different routes - the loop around the Pioneers is 157 mile with about 7000 feet of climbing. The shorter route that uses the Scenic Byway cut-off is 130 miles. Both routes do have a fair amount of elevation gain, but riders are also welcome to break it up and do it as a team and not ride the whoe thing yourself if you desire. Please refer to the Event Information section and refer to Team Guidelines.