RATPOD 2012 – Riding in Montana

We had the pleasure of riding 130 miles through the heart of Montana with great friends at RATPOD. This was an awesome event with amazing volunteers & sponsors. The ride organization was impeccable… a weekend we won’t soon forget.

Big Sky Country.

RATPOD stands for “Ride Around the Pioneers in One Day”. This ride benefits Camp Mak-a-Dream who’s mission is to provide a medically supervised, cost-free Montana experience, in an intimate community setting, for children, young adults and families affected by cancer.  RATPOD draws riders from all over the US. This year alone they raised over $420,000!

TCH staffer, Anya Wechsler and legendary Missoula bike mechanic, Dave Hartman enjoying the sunshine.

 

There’s always a group to jump in with at RATPOD.

 

RATPOD Girls! Anya Wechsler (L) with former US Ski team member Ani Haas along side the future of US skiing (and a great cyclist as well), Stella Gardner.