Ride Idaho is an annual seven day all-ability cycling tour through the beautiful state of Idaho. The tour is organized and administered by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA and Ride Idaho, a non-profit organization powered by the dedication of local volunteers. We have peddled our way through the roads of Idaho since 2005.
Ride Idaho's goals are simple:
- Inform and inspire cyclists with Idaho's heritage and history;
- Provide positive economic impact to our unique and varied towns;
- Promote healthy and active lifestyles; and
- Raise awareness of safe cycling!
Provide Positive Economic Impact: Ride Idaho supports our host communities by hiring local businesses and organizations to provide food, camping and often entertainment. Non-profit organizations, local clubs and businesses in each host community are afforded fund-raising opportunities by providing our participants with such things as porter services, camping and shower facilities, meals, entertainment and other services. In addition, financial donations are made to each host community at the end of the ride. Ride Idaho will continue to raise funds for groups supporting our theme of safe cycling and recreation throughout Idaho.
Promote Healthy and Active Lifestyles: Leave your car at home and join us for some 400 miles of Idaho cycling. You will reap the benefits…both physically and mentally! It doesn’t matter what type of cyclist you are, we want you to ride with us. This is an all-ability ride. Our riders range from 16 to 84 years old! We encourage you to look at the route and train for it. We offer training guides to help you get ready for your adventure.
Raise Awareness of Safe Cycling: Ride Idaho is supported year-round by dedicated and dynamic volunteers, some of whom have been involved since the first Ride Idaho tour in 2005 and others who have participated as cyclists in past years. Ride Idaho continues to work with organizations and cyclists to be a strong voice in the state; advocating and promoting the designation of safe cycling lanes as our state roadways are repaired, upgraded and/or replaced.
