A GRAVEL RIDE THROUGH THE HEART OF MONTANA'S BIG SKY COUNTRY.
SEPTEMBER 11-13
ABOUT THE RIDE
A RIDE FOR COMMUNITY SINCE 1998
Rapelje’s annual bike event returns in 2026, inviting riders onto quiet gravel roads winding through the wide-open landscapes of Stillwater County. Choose a 20-, 40-, or 80-mile route, and stay for live music, great food, a kids’ ride and parade. Hosted by farmers and ranchers known for hospitality, the weekend is about more than miles—it’s about helping sustain Rapelje’s volunteer-run café, a place that has brought community together for decades.
ROUTES
RIDES FOR ALL AGES
We encourage all to participate, e-bikes are welcome but will be timed seperately.
PHOTO GALLERY
EXPERIENCE RAPELJE
FriDAY, SepT 11
Check-In
TIME: 12 PM - 8 PM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
Spaghetti Dinner
TIME: 6 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
Cynde's Sunset Ride
TIME: 6 PM - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
Enjoy a gorgeous sunset ride on the original 24 hours of Rapelje loop and help us honor and remember a pillar in our community and vital part of the 24 hours of Rapelje bike race, Cynde Erfle.
SATURDAY, SepT 12
Check-In & Breakfast
TIME: 6 AM - 7 PM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
Check-in if you haven't already and grab some breakfat before the big ride!
ROCKET RIDE 40 — START
TIME: 8:15 AM – 8:25 AM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
KIDS FREE RIDE
TIME: 10 AM – 12 PM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
Live Music
TIME: 4 PM – 8 PM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
Music and dancing to celebrate a successful ride!
SpeedGoat 80 — Start
TIME: 7:30 AM – 7:40 AM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
WhistlePig 20 — Start
TIME: 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
Children's Carnival
TIME: 1 PM – 3 PM
LOCATION: Rapelje Evangelical Church
Bounce house, slip and slide, and kid activities
DINNER
TIME: 6 PM – 8 PM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
Kick back and enjoy a good meal after a big day
SUNDAY, SepT 13
BREAKFAST
TIME: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
Grab some breakfast before heading for home
Community Cleanup
TIME: 8:30 AM - 12 PM
LOCATION: Rapelje Stockman Cafe
SAVING THE STOCKMAN
by Eric Warren
Filmed in 2014, this short film highlights the origin of the original mountain bike race '24 Hours of Rapelje'.
Address
Rapelje Stockman Cafe, 10 Main St, Rapelje, MT 59067, USA
Phone
406-663-2231
