REGIONAL BIKING RESOURCES AND LINKS

Help build the biking community in our region! Explore the links below to connect up with rides, groups and resources in our region.

BIKE RIDES & EVENTS

Daffodil Classic (April)
The Daffodil Classic bicycle ride winds through the beautiful Orting valley and surrounding hills. Bring your bike, tricycle, tandem, or unicycle----families, recreational cyclists, and serious roadies are all welcome. Choose from 40-mile, 60-mile, or 100-mile loops; or a family-friendly, paved trail option from 1 mile up to 30 miles.April 18, 2010.

Lilac Century Ride (April)
April 26, 2010 is the 17th Annual Lilac Century. 100 mile, 66 mile, 50 mile, 25 mile rides and 5k fun run for the whole family. Great riding on some of the Inland Northwest’s best roads. Bring out the whole family and enjoy a day of fun while you support the local rotary club.

STOKR (May)
The Scenic Tour Of the Kootenai River May 8-9, 2010 has a 48-mile or 98-mile ride on Saturday, then a 37-miler Sunday; proceeds go to Habitat of Humanity.

TOSRV (May)
40th Annual Tour of the Swan River Valley on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, 2010. TOSRV West is a two-day, challenging and fun bicycle tour through one of western Montana's most scenic areas.

Ann Weatherill Cycling Classic (June)
This Walla Walla-based ride winds through fields of wheat and wine for 30, 66 or 100 miles; proceeds benefiting cycling safety.

RATPOD (June)
The Ride Around The Pioneers in One Day is a 130-mile ride in the Big Hole Valley of Montana on June 26, 2010, to benefit Camp Mak-A-Dream.

Ride Idaho (August)
This annual 7-day, fully supported ride for 300 cyclists travels different Idaho routes each year; this year's incorporates much of the CHaFE route with overnights in Sandpoint and Troy.

8 Lakes Bike Ride (August)
August 7, 2010 is the 12th annual cycling event touring scenic landscapes between Spokane, Medical Lake and Cheney. Riders of all abilities choose from a leisurely 15-mile, 30-mile ride, slightly challenging 45-mile or 75-mile trek.

Tour Des Lacs (September)
Two-day ride from Spokane to Coeur d'Alene by multiple routes utilizing the Centennial Trail and Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes. Staged by Round and Round.

WaCanId Ride (September)
Multiple-day, 280-mile ride for individuals or teams around the gorgeous International Selkirk Loop scenic route that passes through Sandpoint up to Nelson, British Columbia, and back through northeastern Washington.

C4S, Cycle For the Symphony (September)
New cycling event, C4S, held on 9/18/10. The ride begins in Philipsburg traveling the Flint Creek Ramble for 112 miles, ending back in Philipsburg. 3 fully stocked stops along the ride with breakfast in Drummond, lunch in Deer Lodge, an energy stop in Anaconda. Hosted by Missoula Symphony Association.

BICYCLE GROUPS & MEETUPS

Pend Oreille Pedalers
Link up to our local bicycle advocacy group, offering organized group rides and area riding information, as well as championing rider issues.

North Idaho Bikeways
Volunteers working since 1995 to establish a network of bike paths in Sandpoint and neighboring communities. Link up for a map of established paths.

REGIONAL BIKE SHOPS

Outdoor Experience • Sandpoint
Outdoor store staffed with biking enthusiasts, located on First Avenue in downtown Sandpoint a couple blocks from City Beach. 208-263-6028

Sandpoint Sports • Ponderay
Local Specialized dealer, with new and used bikes and gear for enthusiasts. Vist our new location, 2 miles north of Sandpoint off Highway 95 next to Taco Bell. 208-265-6163

Sports Plus • Sandpoint
Bike specialists with shop located at corner of Boyer and Pine streets adjacent to downtown Sandpoint and alongside the Dover Bike Path. 208-263-5174

Alpine Designs • Sandpoint
Sandpoint bike and frame designer, producing hand-made bikes as well as resell of select brands. Shop open by appointment; check the website. 208-263-9373