Idaho Bicycle Ride Calendar

May/June/July 2012

Cycle for Independence -- May   The 11th anniversary of this bike ride features options of a metric century (66 miles), 25 miles or 10 miles. A fund-raiser for National Federation of the Blind. Starts at Riverglen Junior High School, Boise. Facebook page.

CHaFE 150 (Cycle Hard for Education) -- June 2, 2012  Fourth annual one-day ride in northern Idaho to raise money for early children education. The 155-mile bike ride begins in Sandpoint, Idaho, then follows Lake Pend Oreille into river valleys of Montana's Cabinet Mountains. Fairly level. Half-distance option also available.

Bob  LeBow Bike Tour -- June   Six bike-ride options -- 3 to 100 miles; leaving from Nampa; benefits Terry Reilly Health Services

I Made the Grade -- June -- Just 18 miles long, but this bike ride gains 2,000 feet in elevation on the Old Spiral Highway outside Lewiston, Idaho. Not a race; but finishers do get a T-shirt. Sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkston.

Tour of Marsh Valley -- June   Three options of 25 to 100 miles around Pocatello in conjunction with the Pocatello River Fest; sponsored by Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts; check the website for updates.

Lemhi Valley Century -- June 23, 2012  The Lemhi Valley Century returns for its 2nd year, after an 11-year hiatus, in 2011. Two options, both on Highway 28: -- 100 miles from Reno Point to Salmon or 60-mile ride from Gilmore Summit (el. 7,170 feet) to Salmon (el. 3,940 feet). Facebook fan page.

Blue Cruise of Idaho - Meridian -- June   Four options of 15 to 100 miles; Garden City Community Clinic and Family Advocates are the beneficiaries. Starts at Blue Cross of Idaho campus, 3000 E. Pine Ave., Meridian. Sponsored by Blue Cross.

Bite the Bullet -- July 1, 2012  A 68-mile, semi-supported loop ride around Cul de Sac features 4,000 feet of climbing. Sponsord by Twin Rivers Cyclists.

Blue Cruise of Idaho - Coeur d'Alene -- July   The ride benefits the North Idaho Centennial Trail System. Three options of 15, 35 or 60 miles. Leaves from North Idaho College Campus, Coeur d'Alene.

Huckleberry Ride -- July 8, 2012  This ride features huckleberry ice cream in Elk River. The 54-miler starts in Deary City Park. Presented by Twin Rivers Cyclists.

Bike MS - Road, Sweat and Gears --  see August 2012.

Dylan Dean Generosity Bike Ride -- See September Idaho bike rides.

(Anyone with rides for this list, please contact me at ebis50 at yahoo dot com.)

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