Pintler Classic

July 13, 2024 marks the resurgence of road racing in Montana with an epic one-day race in the heart of Big Sky Country. Open to all comers with something for everyone, this USAC-sanctioned race will be a spectacular day on the bike with stunning views, battles for state championship medals (for Montana residents), and a finish in downtown Philipsburg.

The 2024 Pintler Classic revives the opening stage of the Ecology Center Classic — the pro stage race that attracted national-level talent in the early 2000s — with a legendary course that screams Montana. Starting in Philipsburg, racers will roll along the foothills of the Pintler Mountains, tackle a challenging dirt sector on Rock Creek Road, and climb back up to sweeping views of the Anaconda Range before dropping back down into Philipsburg.

USAC Category/License Info:
Current USAC annual license holders: Register in your current road category and enter your license # at checkout.
Those who have never held an annual license: Must register in a Novice (4/5), Master, or Junior category and must purchase a Beginner One-Day License. Beginner One-Day Licenses may be purchased either during checkout or in advance of registration via USAC's website.
Those who have previously held a USAC annual license in a road category > Novice (4 or higher for men; 3 or higher for women): May purchase an Experienced One-Day License directly from USAC (not here) to compete in their expired license category. Experienced One-Day Licenses must be purchased separately and in advance via USAC's website.
Day-of registration: No Experienced One-Day Licenses available for day-of registration. Day-of registrants must either hold a current annual license or purchase a Beginner One-Day License to compete as a 4/5, Master, or Junior.

Fields (racing starts at 10am; race director reserves the right to combine fields based on registration numbers):
Cat 1/2/3 men: 2 laps, 81.4 miles
Cat 1/2/3 women: 2 laps, 81.4 miles
Cat 4/5 men, Masters 40+ men, Junior U18 men: 1 lap, 40.8 miles
Cat 4/5 women, Masters 40+ women, Junior U18 women: 1 lap, 40.8 miles

$4500 minimum prize purse, equal payout for men and women
Cash prizes to 5 deep (dynamic prize list based on reg)
1/2/3 fields: $500 / $250 / $100 / $75 / $50
4/5, Masters, and U18 fields: $200 / $100 / $75 / $50 / $25
State Championship medals for MT residents

Frontiers Racing is proud to present the 2024 Pintler Classic Road Race with support from Bechtold Law Firm, ZillaState Property Management, The Ranch at Rock Creek, Grizzly Liquor, Active Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Center, The Cycling House, Perio PLLC, MTCX, and Grist Milling and Bakery.

Race Directors: Ben Grass and Cassie Nelson
Contact Email: frontiersracing@gmail.com