Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Due to the uncertainty of COVID19 and our concern for all our amazing riders, volunteers and our surrounding community, we sadly have decided
to CANCEL this year's Blazing Saddles event scheduled for July 11, 2020.
We thank you for your unwavering support and appreciate the generosity we have received during this unusual time.
Please keep us in your thoughts, as we will keep you in ours.
Stay safe, keep the pedals spinning, and we will see you next year, healthy and strong.
The Payden Memorial Foundation
Thank you to all who participated in last year's Blazing Saddles event!
We had 35 riders (and 1 runner in Austin, TX), 42 Sponsors, and 42 Volunteers.
We raised $19,627 plus over $7,000 in sponsorships.
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Thanks to all involved!
Blazing Saddles Event Information
Bike the Bridgers for Kids with Cancer
July 11, 2020
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Blazing Saddles offers great opportunities for the advanced, intermediate and beginning cyclist to train with passion for an important and meaningful cause.
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There are five different mileage options that all end in Livingston, including a 100-mile century, 80 miles (from Livingston to Livingston over Bozeman and Battleridge Passes), 65 miles (starting at the top of Bozeman Pass), 45 miles or 30 miles. We encourage families to join the ride for the last 30 miles. Fabulous prizes will be given to the top fundraisers. All fundraising must be collected and turned in by July 5th to be eligible for prizes.
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Friends and Family are invited to cheer you on and to join us for a picnic at Sacajawea Park in Livingston following the ride.
Plan Your Distance
30 Miles
Wilsall to Livingston.
Perfect for families who want to ride together or for beginning cyclists.
Start Time: 9-10am
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45 Miles
Battleridge Pass to Livingston.
A fabulous downhill jaunt through Shields Valley.
Start Time: 8-9am
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65 Miles
Bozeman Pass to Livingston.
Jackson Creek Road, Bridger Canyon, Battle Ridge Pass, and Shields Valley make this a challenging and scenic ride.
Start Time: 7-8am
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80 Miles
Livingston to Livingston.
Bike both Bozeman and Battleridge Passes.
Start Time: 6-7am
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100 Miles
Same as the 80 mile distance plus a scenic and quiet 20-mile spur trip up Shields River Road and a sticker to prove it!
Start Time: 6-7am
Dates and Deadlines
June 28th, 2020
Regular Registration Closes
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July 5th, 2020
Turn in your fundraising to be eligible for prices at the picnic after the ride.
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July 8th, 2020
Late Registration Closes (registration fees go up after June 28th)
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July 11, 2020
Blazing Saddles ride!
Registration
Regular Registration (ends June 28th)
Late Registration (ends July 8th)
All riders must wear helmets and complete the Release Form in order to participate.
Register online or print your registration and release form and mail with your registration fees to:
The Payden Memorial Foundation
PO Box 167
Livingston, MT 59047
Register Online
Printable Registration Forms
Registration Fees
Regular Registration (Ends June 28th)
Individuals: $50 registration fee and $100 minimum pledge
Families (3+): $40 per family member fee plus $150 minimum pledge
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Late Registration (Ends July 8th)
Individuals: $60 registration fee and $100 minimum pledge
Families (3+): $50 per family member fee plus $150 minimum pledge
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All donations are tax deductible. Individual donations of $100 or more receive a mailed receipt from the Foundation; other receipts are available upon request.
Collect Pledges
Once you register, you can create your own online pledge page to manage your pledges online or print the downloadable pledge page below and collect donations in person.
Fundraising Prizes
All riders get a water bottle and mileage sticker
Raise $100 and get a Blazing Saddles T-Shirt
Top Fundraisers will win fabulous prizes at the picnic
Blazing Saddles Sponsors
Major Sponsors
Valerie Hillman CPA
& Associates PLLC
Ascent Vision Technologies, LLC
Rest Stop Sponsors
Additional Sponsors
At Home on the Range
Blue Ribbon Builders
Bonnifide Design
Brown's Septic Service
Colmey Veterinary Hospital
Crosscut Mountain Sport Center
Curated Closet
Elle's Belles Bakery
Fiesta En Jalisco
Hammer Nutrition
High Trash Boutique
Livingston Bar & Grill
Maranda Lee
Montana Rib & Chop House
Obsidian Collection
RX Coffee
The Livingston Kite Company
The Soup Bar
Dale & Gloria Guidi
Catherine Lane Interiors
Treasure Lanes
A-1 Muffler
Simkins Hallin Lumber Co.
Livingston - Town & Country Foods
Matt’s Butcher Shop & Deli
Neptune’s Brewery
Livingston – Pickle Barrel
Mountain Air Sports
Delta Signs & Graphics
First Interstate Bank
Legends Hair Studio
Tom Shellenberg
Bozeman Symphony
Industrial Towel
Sky Federal Credit Union
Universal Athletics
Volunteers
Raymond Ansotegui
Skeet Archer
Jan Batey
Sheldon Batey
Chris Bruha
Lynn Crawford
Dennis Davaz
Karen Davaz
Haley Dowdell
Kelley Dowdell
Brent Foster
Jen Foster
Deana Fry
Laurie Gerhardt
Melissa Gilbert
Don Godward
John Greene
Matthew Hirsch
Anne Hossner
Nate Hossner
Mark Hostetler
Tori Howell
Caylin Lancione
Lezlie Nelson
J.P. Polsak
Max Polsak
Norm Reger
Renee Reger
Daniel Robinson
Sandi Robinson
Sean Skelton
Sarah Skofield
Ardis Steinmetz
Scott Sylvester
Dan Thums
Bruce Walker
Danielle Watson
Jeannie Watson
Lee Watson
Don Wilson
Beth Woodson