Updated January1, 2010
Ride Idaho is an all ability tour! It is an opportunity to showcase our state by offering a diverse, scenic, fun route with some challenging terrain. Ride Idaho is a fully supported 7-day tour. While exploring new landscapes and learning about Idaho's heritage and history is the main theme and focus of our ride, you'll be amazed at how many new friends you meet as participants and volunteers and the warmth and hospitality of the many communities we will pass through during our 7-day event.
Ride Dates:
August 8-14, 2010
Number of Riders:
300 riders will participate in 2010. We will cap our ride at 300 and we anticipate this year's ride to fill quickly.
A waiting list will be generated on a first come, first serve basis. Once a spot is made available, the first person on the waiting list is contacted.
Cost:
Riders: $625 per cyclist
Includes camping space; all meals and snacks; luggage transport; mobile shower service and shower facilities; mechanical support; evening entertainment; beautiful Idaho scenery; and great friends…old and new.
Non-Riders/Guests: $239 (includes space at campsite and food)
Volunteers: $0.00 for week-long tour volunteers
Location: Northern Idaho and Montana
- Day 1: Coeur d’ Alene/Post Falls to Priest Lake~ 76 miles
- Day 2: Priest Lake to Sandpoint~ 61miles
- Day 3: Sandpoint to Troy, Mt.~ 76 miles
- Day 4: Troy, Mt. to Thompson Falls, Mt~ 78 miles
- Day 5: Thompson Falls to Kellogg~ 68 miles
- Day 6: Kellogg to Harrison~ 38 miles
- Day 7: Harrison to Coeur d’ Alene~ 51 miles
- Total Mileage: 448 Miles
This year there are four ways to register:
- Register in Person at any of the 4 Treasure Valley YMCAs in Boise, Idaho.
- Print out the Registration Form and mail it to the following address: YMCA Ride Idaho, 1050 W. State St., Boise, ID 83702
- Print out the Registration Form and fax to 1-866-256-9183 (You will need to include the $100 non-refundable deposit information along with your fax.)
- Register online at www.rideidaho.org.
Cancellation Policy:
- All cancellations must be in writing.
- Cancel prior to March 31, the amount paid minus the non-refundable $100 deposit is refunded to cyclist.
- Cancel between April 1 and June 14, 50% of cost of the ride MINUS the $100 non-refundable deposit is refunded.
- Cancel between June 15 and the start of ride or give no written notice, no refund will be issued.
Cyclists are responsible for getting to our starting destination. The most convenient airport is the Spokane, Washington airport (GEG). The airport is approximately 30 minutes away from Coeur d’ Alene/Post Falls, Idaho. We will provide a shuttle from the airport to our starting/ending destination on August 7 and August 14, 2010. Costs and times will be posted at a later date. Long term parking will be available for those who drive.
Overnight Accommodations:
We will camp in beautiful Idaho. Bring your own tent. We'll have a soft grassy spot for you with showers and bathrooms close by. If you prefer to not camp, check back later and we will have motel listings in as close proximity to the campsite as possible. Hotel rooms are not included in the registration fee and are an additional cost to you. Transportation to and from hotel rooms is the responsibility of the rider. Due to the size and remoteness of some towns, motel accommodations may be limited.
Overnight camping is available the night of Saturday, August 7. Camping will not be available Saturday, August 14.
Lodging:
Below is a list of lodging options for those wishing not to camp. When making reservations at these motels, be sure to mention that you are with Ride Idaho, as some of them are giving discounts. Remember, hotel rooms are not included in the registration fee and are an additional cost to you. Transportation to and from hotel rooms is the responsibility of the rider. Due to the size and remoteness of some towns, motel accommodations may be limited.
Priest Lake, Idaho 8/08/2010
Inn at Priest Lake
www.innatpriestlake.com
208-443-2447
Sandpoint, Idaho 8/09/2010
La Quinta Inn
208-263-9581
Troy, Montana 8/10/2010
Ranch Motel
406-295-4332
406-293-1715
Best to call after 4:00
Thompson Falls, Montana 8/11/2010
Falls Motel
www.thompsonfallslodging.com
1-800-521-2184
Kellogg, Idaho 8/12/2010
Silver Mountain Resort
www.silvermt.com
(for discount, enter group code 43X6SY in “group code” portion of Travel Planner located in upper right of home page)
800-204-6428 option #1
Silver Valley Inn (formerly Baymont Hotel)
www.silvervalleyinn.com
208-783-1234
800-844-3246
Harrison, Idaho 8/13/2010
Lakeview Lodge
208-689-9789
We will be posting lodging options for the Coeur d’ Alene/Post Falls areas as they become available.
Good Grief Company - Tent & Porter and Towel & Chair Service:
For those of you that preferred to be pampered, we are providing a limited amount of tent and porter services. This service includes an 8 x 8 ft. dome tent that will be set up for you each day. Your luggage will be picked up each morning to be transported to the next camp, where you will find it inside your tent.
This service also includes 2 folding chairs and a clean towel each day. Sleeping bags and pads are not provided. The price for this service, for 1 or 2 people, is $350 for the week. Some additional pampering may be added, but we prefer to make it a surprise.
We are also offering a Towel & Chair Service for $60. You get a fresh towel and chair each day during the tour.
Please contact Earl Grief at egrief@cableone.net or call (208) 890-4434 for deposit and payment arrangements.
Shipping Your Bikes:
If you need to ship your bike, we be happy to help you make arrangements. We will provide a shipping location at a later date.
Rusty’s Mobile Bicycle Repair
Rusty Earl, Owner & Ride Idaho Bike Mechanic
Shipping: 1030 N. 6th East
Mountain Home, Idaho 83647
208.590-0311
(*will deliver to start site)
Daily Schedule:
Quiet Hours 10pm-6amMassage Therapists
Breakfast served 6:30am-7:30am
Course opens to riders 6:45am
Sag Wagon Support 7:30am – 5:30pm
Baggage Truck departs 8:00am
Mid-day snacks served 10:30am – 1:00pm
Dinner served 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Nightly Announcements 7:00pm
Nightly Entertainment 7:30pm – 9:30pm
There will be massage therapists on hand to work magic on your weary muscles. Their fees and hours will be available the day of packet pick-up.
On the Road support:
The course opens daily at 6:45am and SAG vehicles will be operating from 7:30am-5:30pm. All cyclists MUST be on the course by 8 AM. You should come to Ride Idaho physically prepared to ride the entire route. Ride Idaho will provide ample SAG vehicles for continued and consistent support (medical emergency and equipment failure) throughout the ride in addition to support at each aid/lunch station. These vehicles will be clearly marked for easy identification. We will hand out rider numbers to help our SAG vehicles identify you clearly from the road.
SAG vehicles will carry outerwear shed during the day. These articles can be picked up at the campsite each evening after the ride. It is recommended that you have these items clearly marked for your identification.
Midday Snacks:
Water and bathroom stops will be placed strategically along the route. Also, rather than a full lunch, there will be multiple mid-day snack stops provided along the daily route. Our riders have suggested that they prefer to have their lunch spread out along the ride!
Luggage Transport:
The luggage truck will carry your bags to the next campsite. When packing, keep in mind that you must be able to carry your bags to and from the luggage truck. Please pack as lightly as possible, and keep your TOTAL luggage weight UNDER 65 POUNDS. It may be easier for you to bring two bags with a combined weight of no more than 65 lbs. All riders will receive one or two baggage tags and must have their bags packed and to the baggage truck by 7:45 am each day.
Because you will not have access to the luggage truck during the day, you will need to carry such items as raingear, camera, snacks, and anything else you might want during your ride. SAG vehicles will carry outerwear shed after the day warms up. These articles can be picked up at the campsite each evening after the ride. The aid stations will provide a bag and tagging system for your shed clothing.
Mechanical Support:
Rusty’s Mobile Bicycle Repair will once again be joining Ride Idaho, offering his incredible and friendly repair services throughout the tour. He will be joined this year by several Northern Idaho mechanics. As part of your registration package, Rusty's Repair will offer the following services without charge:
Brake adjustmentsAll other services are available upon request for an additional fee. Rusty's Repair will also have a large stock of tires, tubes, and other supplies your bike might need throughout the tour. If you need anything special for your bike, let us know and we will make sure to have some parts on hand for what ever your bike might need. Feel free to check out our website at www.rustysbikerepair.com or call us at (208)590-0311 to talk to Rusty directly.
Derailer adjustments
Lubing of chains
Airing of tires
Flat Fixes and tire changing (tubes/tires not included)
Rusty’s Repair will be offering free “How To” Clinics throughout the week of the ride. Topics may include:
Flat Repair and LubingThese clinics will be held in the evenings. More information will be available during the ride.
Proper Frame Fit and Adjustments
Truing Your Wheels
Adjusting Derailers
Food on the Ride:
Ride Idaho will provide all your meals and snacks along the route. Ride Idaho will be utilizing local businesses and services to bring a positive economic impact to our gracious hosts.
We will try to accommodate people’s dietary needs as much as possible, but know that resources may be limited in more rural areas.
Weather:
We anticipate daytime temperatures of 80-100 degrees with evenings cooling into the 40’s. It is best to bring rain gear and warm evening wear. You may want to start your ride with a jacket in the morning.
Preparing for the Ride:
Prepare your mind and body by checking out our Training Section of the webpage.
