Regional Road Tours and Century Rides
2010 Regional (ID, WY, MT, NV, CO, AZ ) Road Touring Calendar
July 24-30 — Idaho Bicycle Ride, Carey, ID, 6-day fully supported road tour starting and ending in Carey, ID. Arco, Challis, Stanley, Hailey, Carey., Sandy Green, 541-385-5257, 800-413-8432, info@oregonbicycleride.org, oregonbicycleride.org
July 24 — Boulder Sunrise Century, Boulder, CO, Plains cruising, canyon carving & high-alpine rollers with views for miles. 75, 100 mile option, 30 miles downhill to the finish. 7 aid stations, full course support, post-event meal, music, beer garden & sponsor arena., Traci Brown, 303-875-9000, traci@tracibrown.com, bikerpelli.com
July 24 — Taylor House & Cancer Center Century Ride, Flagstaff, AZ, 7 a.m. start from Flagstaff Medical Center, check in and day of registration starting 6 a.m. There are 45, 65, and 95 mile route options, SAG vehicles supporting,, Anthony Quintile, 928-779-5969, flagstaff@absolutebikes.net, absolutebikes.net/taylor
July 29-August 1 — Colorado Peace Ride, Durango, CO, Four-day, 238-mile fully supported charity bike tour along the entire San Juan Skyway out of Durango. Epic climbs topping 10,000 feet!, Isabelle Stone, 720-308-9944, revisabelle@thepeaceride.com, thepeaceride.com
July 31 — Cascade – Warm Lake 3 Summit Challenge 2010, Cascade, ID, 8:00 a.m. start time, Climb Big Creek Summit from the Cascade side, Warm Lake Summit, Big Creek Summit from the Warm Lake side. Guest riders include Greg Randolph, ྜ Olympic Road Cyclist, Kristin Armstrong, ང Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion, Remi McManus, ༽ US National Road Race Champion. 1,000 rider limit., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com
August 7-14 — Oregon Bicycle Ride XXIV, Klamath Falls, OR, 7-day supported road tour starting and ending in Klamath Falls, OR. Klamath Falls, Bly, Silver Lake, Diamond Lake, Butte Falls, Fort Klamath, Klamath Falls., Sandy Green, 541-385-5257, 800-413-8432, info@oregonbicycleride.org, oregonbicycleride.org
August 8-14 — Ride Idaho, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 7 day supported bicycle tour, 448 total miles, Coeur d'Alene, Priest Lake, Sandpoint, Troy, MT, Thompson Falls, MT, Kellogg, Harrison, Coeur d'Alene., Julie England, 208-344-5502, julie.england@ymcatvidaho.org, rideidaho.org
August 21-22 — Bike MS Road, Sweat, and Gears, McCall, ID, Benefits the MS Society of Idaho and multiple sclerosis research, 20, 25, 40 & 60 miles, Camp Pinewood., Erin Farrell, 208-388-1998, idi@nmss.org, bikems.org, msidaho.org
August 21 — HeArt of Idaho Century Ride, Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile options. Entry fees are $40.00 and $65.00 that will cover entry,t-shirts, fully stocked rest stops, and post ride BBQ. $5 early bird discounts. Route is flat to rolling, easy to moderate difficulty. Benefit for the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., Miyai Griggs, 208-529-6666, mabe@theartmuseum.org, theartmuseum.com
August 22 — Blue River Century and Metric Century, Summit County, CO, 4 ride options, 3 century finishes and a metric century, 7 am, benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation., Marie Willson, 303-321-5196, marie@bluerivercentury.com, bluerivercentury.com
August 28 — CASVAR 2010, Afton, WY, Pony Express 20, Colt 45, Pioneer 65, Blazing Saddle 85 and Saddle Sore Century rides, Star Valley., Howard Jones, 307-883-9779, 307-413-0622, info@casv.org, casv.org
August 28 — Ride the Rails, Hailey, ID, 20 mile ride on the Wood River Trail, Janelle Conners, 208-788-9142, jconners@bcrd.org, bcrd.org
September 12 — Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue, Lake Tahoe, NV, Bike Big Blue, 8th Annual, ride around Lake Tahoe on the shoreline, fully supported with rest stops, tech support and SAG. 72 miles, 2600 vertical gain. Boat Cruise & 35 mile fun ride., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-588-9660, tgft@bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com
September 12-17 — The People's Coast Classic, Astoria, OR, The Pfizer People's Coast Classic bicycle tour is a six-day charity event benefiting the Arthritis Foundation's mission to improve lives through prevention, control and cure of arthritis. Starting at the mouth of the Columbia River and snaking down the temperate Oregon Coast to Brookings, this ride combines cycling and adventure against the backdrop of the sun setting into the Pacific Ocean. Your vacation with a cause will touch the lives of over 46.4 million people in the United States, including 300,000 children living with Juvenile Arthritis., Tai Lee, 206-547-2707, tlee@arthritis.org, thepeoplescoastclassic.org, arthritis.org
September 18 — Tour de Vins, Pocatello, ID, Bike Tour – 16.5, 32 and 60 mile options, ride through Buckskin and Rapid Creek, fundraiser for Family Service Alliance (family violence prevention), start at 8 a.m. at corner of Humbolt & 5th Ave in Pocatello., Sarah Leeds, 208-232-0742, sarahl@fsalliance.org, FSAlliance.org
September 18 — 2nd Annual Sawtooth Cycle Challenge 2010, Sun Valley, ID, 4 rides/races, all start in Sun Valley, Galena Summit Challenge (30 Miles), Metric Century to the Top of Galena and back, Extreme! 150 mile Road Challenge from Sun Valley to Idaho City to Sun Valley, benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Rob Nesbit, 208-371-5198, sccinfo@cableone.net, sawtoothcyclechallenge.blogspot.com
September 25 — Yellowstone Fall Old Faithful Cycling Tour, West Yellowstone, MT, West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back, 60 miles past golden aspen, bugling elk, majestic bison, gurgling geysers, and steaming hot pots, Supported ride., Sara Hoovler, 406-646-7701, tour@cycleyellowstone.com, cycleyellowstone.com
September 25 — West Yellowstone Old Faithful Cycling Tour, West Yellowstone, MT, West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back, 60 miles past golden aspen, bugling elk, majestic bison, gurgling geysers, and steaming hot pots, Supported ride., Sara Hoovler, 406-646-7701, tour@cycleyellowstone.com, cycleyellowstone.com
September 26-October 2 — OATBRAN, Lake Tahoe, NV, One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada, 19th Annual, following the Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50 – America's Loneliest Road, 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe to Great Basin National Park. Fully Supported motel style tour., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-588-9660, tgft@bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com
October 2 — Gran Fondo Las Vegas, Mesquite, NV, Las Vegas to Lovell Canyon and back, 100 miles – 8000 of climbing. A Gran Fondo is a long distance, timed cycling event (not a race) that welcomes competitive, amateur and recreational cyclists of all abilities. Fully supported., Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, granfondolasvegas.com
October 9 — RTC Viva Bike Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, 115-mile century ride, a 50 mile half-century ride and a 23-mile ride. Proceeds benefit the Nevada Cancer Institute and Las Vegas After-School All-Stars Program. This year, 115-mile Century riders will enjoy a one-of-a-kind route that features a historic ride across the new Hoover Dam Bridge, before it's open to vehicular traffic!, Alison Blankenship, 702-676-1542, blankenshipa@rtcsnv.com, Jodi Gutstein, 702-676-1692, gutsteinj@rtcsnv.com, rtcsnv.com
October 9 — Ride in the Clouds Century, Cloudcroft, NM, Join us on this beautiful ride in the pristine Lincoln National Forest. This ride will literally take your breath away since it starts at an elevation of over 9,400 feet. You will have the opportunity to visit the National Solar Observatory as well as enjoy the natural beauty of the area. , Bob Kinney, 801-677-0134, bob@bike2bike.org, Bike2Bike.org
October 16 — Goldilocks Women Only Bike Ride, Las Vegas, NV, Fully supported women's only bike ride with 20, 40, and 60 mile routes., Dani Lassiter, 801-635-9422, dani@goldilocksride.com, goldilocksride.com
November 6 — Tri-States Gran Fondo, Mesquite, NV, Starts in Mesquite, NV, passes through AZ, loops through UT and Ends in Mesquite, NV. 114 miles – 7,500' of climbing. Ride your bike in three states in one day on a route with quiet roads and awe-inspiring scenery. Entry includes event jersey, chip timing, fully supported route, post-ride lunch., Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, tristatesgranfondo.com
December 31-January 1 — New Year's Revolution, Goodyear, AZ, Celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the new year as we Ride out the Old and Ride in the New Year. 2 different routes in warm & sunny Arizona. Escape the cold. 3 distances each day (100, 70, 50), ride and enjoy the warmth., Bob Kinney, 801-677-0134, bob@bike2bike.org, Bike2Bike.org
January 1 — New Year's Day Ride, Boise, ID, noon, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com
