The CHaFE 150 bike ride

- Coming June 12, 2010 -

Get ready to ride! The third annual CHaFE 150 is coming Saturday, June 12, 2010 -- and registration is now open! The ride is capped at 300 riders, and ride numbers will be issued in the order they're received -- so to win one of those prestigious low numbers don't delay your registration.

New this year, all CHaFE registrations are being handled through Active.com, with lots of handy tools to help riders communicate and gather pledges. Click now to go there:

2010 CHaFE 150 ride registration

Meantime, our ride planners are scheming to make the 2010 ride better than ever. Check back here for details as they develop - or better, click to sign up for our e-mail newsletter. Also, keep an eye on our Facebook page.

In case you missed it, last year's second annual CHaFE was a fine success. Terrific sunny weather, a beautiful course - and a great pack of riders - made the event a stellar experience for all. Thanks to the skillful videography of Theron Humphrey, click to see the 2009 CHaFE ride video. It's cool! Also, click to read the ride recap with comments from riders. Ridership almost doubled from Year One, and riders had glowing praise.

Also in 2010: The 1/2 CHaFE is back. The "1/2 CHaFE" is the perfect alternative for riders not quite ready to knock off a 150-miler. This year the 1/2 CHaFEers will ride the gorgeous 80 miles from Troy, Mont., to the finish line in Sandpoint.

Here's why you should put the 2010 CHaFE 150 on your ride calendar:

The route is redoubtable. The ride starts and finishes in beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, with a scenic route winding into Montana through lush river valleys of the Cabinet Mountains. The distance is challenging but elevations are modest, with no mountain passes or sustained climbs. There is also the 1/2 CHaFE 80-mile option. See the route map.

The perks are prodigious. The CHaFE 150 treats riders in the fashion to which they would like to become accustomed! There are 5 fully stocked break stops, attentive support along the route, great food and entertainment apres-ride -- and of course, our very neat town of Sandpoint to explore and enjoy. All finishers receive a unique gift commemorating their CHaFE ride. Check event details.

The cause is worthy. This event is staged by the Panhandle Alliance For Education to raise money for Ready! For Kindergarten, an early childhood education program to help young kids get a good start in life. Riders are encouraged to raise lots of donations, with rewards for the top fundraisers. Read about the cause.

Below is some more info on the CHaFE 150.  Note that shirts are guaranteed for those riders who registered on or before May 22nd.  If you have any comments or questions, please e-mail us now.

CHaFE IN A NUTSHELL

• Ride date: June 12, 2010
• Ride length: 150 miles (optional 1/2 CHaFE 82-mile)
• Number of food stops: 5 fully-stocked break/lunch stops
• Support: Lead ride vehicle, bike mechanics & nurses, sweep-vehicle
• Registration Fee: $120. Includes T-shirt and dinner voucher
• Registration: Opening February 10, 2010
• Rider limit: 300

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