Ratpod: Ride Around The Pioneers in One Day

07/27/2026

Thanks for an Epic 25th Anniversary RATPOD!!! To the hundreds of riders, volunteers and supporters who braved the elements - not rain, nor wind, nor mud could put a damper on the amazing spirits that toughed it out and took part in this most memorable final event. To the sponsors, donors and community members and businesses who donated funds, prizes, use of your property...we say thank you. We welcomed lots of familiar faces from the last two plus decades who made their way one more time to the great town of Dillon and the scenic Big Hole Valley. To our incredible and dedicated volunteer committee crew - you had the vision, brought it to life and have built it into something we could have never dreamed of. From that first ride with 100 folks in 2002, to now having raised nearly $7.8 million for Camp Mak-A-Dream's programs benefiting individuals and families affected by cancer. It's been simply awesome!
We also invite you will join us for an open house at the Camp Mak-A-Dream facility in Gold Creek on Sat, August 22nd to see just what your efforts have been supporting all these years. Learn more and RSVP today: https://www.campdream.org/events/openhouse/

06/10/2026

Many of you are asking, why is this year the last RATPOD? We are glad you asked and are excited to be celebrating RATPOD's 25th anniversary this year, marking over $7 million dollars raised for Camp Mak-A-Dream's programs, welcomed nearly 10,000 riders, offered countless route options in and around the Big Hole valley, relied on amazing local support, been graced with the support of hundreds of volunteers and thousands of donors. And through it all, our founders and list of committee members who have dedicated numerous hours year after year after year...for 25 years. Well, that all seems cause for celebration. So that's what we are doing. We want RATPOD to remain that ultimate experience, where amazing memories were formed and so many great friendships formed....much like at Camp.

This isn't the last chapter, but we are turning the page and want to thank everyone who has had a part in making this great event possible all these years. We will be honoring those folks in the weeks ahead and at the event this year too. So we hope you will join us in thanking this year's sponsors and find a way to participate in or support the 25th RATPOD on June 27th in Dillon, MT.

Here's to the road ahead and staying connected!

05/26/2026

04/24/2026

David Sobba - a friend, a brother, a dad, a physician, an adventurer, a cancer survivor and a RATPOD legend. He remains in our hearts and set the bar for helping others (and raising donations for Camp Mak-A-Dream) to a whole new level. Here is just a bit about him and Team Sobba - and why they continue to honor his memory by participating in RATPOD. Join us for the 25th and FINAL RATPOD on June 27th in Dillon, MT.

04/23/2026

RATPOD 2026 is filling up fast!!!!! Especially the 65 mile gravel route - only a handful of spots remain, so if you want to ride and experience this epic 25th and FINAL Ride Around The Pioneers in One Day event - jump on it NOW! We could also use additional volunteers. Learn more and sign up today at: https://www.campdream.org/events/ratpod/

04/17/2026

As we kick off the lead-up to RATPOD's 25th and FINAL ride on June 27th in Dillon, Montana, we also want to share a few of incredible riders' stories. They will be joining us again this year and we hope you will be too! Spots are going fast. Learn more or sign up today at: https://www.campdream.org/events/ratpod/

03/30/2026

Spring has officially arrived - and so has the time to register or sign up to volunteer at the 25th and FINAL Ride Around The Pioneers in One Day event on June 27th in Dillon, MT. Rider spots are going fast and we could still use some volunteers to help support their efforts. Learn more, register today or sign up to volunteer at the ride you've heard about and keep meaning to do....before it's GONE!!! https://www.campdream.org/events/ratpod/

03/18/2026

Thanks to our good friends at the Roxy Theatre in Missoula and to Julie Gardner Realty for hosting our RATPOD crew for 'Breaking Away' earlier this week. It was a great night and we appreciate everyone who turned out to help us celebrate RATPOD's 25th anniversary!

If you're interested in riding or volunteering with us on June 27th, visit: https://www.campdream.org/events/ratpod/

03/03/2026

Attention cycling enthusiasts, RATPOD riders and volunteers and Camp Mak-A-Dream friends in the Missoula, MT area...join us at the historic Roxy Theatre on Monday, March 16th for a night celebrating RATPOD's 25th Anniversary with speakers, prize give-a-ways, onsite registration sign-up and a special screening of 'Breaking Away.' Seating is limited, so grab your tickets today at:
https://www.theroxytheater.org/show/breaking-away/

01/14/2026

The calendar may say January, but it's time to start making your summer plans and you don't want to miss out on the 25th and FINAL RATPOD event on June 27, 2026 in the Big Hole Valley of gorgeous SW Montana.

Registration for the 500 limited rider spots opens up on Wednesday, January 14 at 8 am Mtn. Log on and grab your spot before they are gone!
https://www.campdream.org/events/ratpod/