2010 Regional (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona)
Bicycle Road Tours, Centuries, Fun Rides

Regional Road Tours

May 1 -- Tour de Fire, Boulder City, NV, Century, 20, 42, 73, 99, 132 mile options, benefits Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, starts near Boulder City, NV., Debra Craig, 702-228-9460, [email protected], tdfire.com

May 15 -- Rupert Century Bike Ride, Rupert, ID, The scenic course is a loop of 33 miles starting from the Rupert Square. The route takes you through country roads to Walcott State Park where you will loop the main park then return to Rupert. Benefit ride., Alice Schenk, [email protected], Justin Mitchell, 208-431-6014, ,

May 16 -- Santa Fe Century, Santa Fe, NM, 25th Anniversary, 3,000 riders. 25, 50, 75, and 100 mile routes. Terrain - flat, rolling, moderately hilly. 6 food stops. SAG support vehicles. , Willard Chilcott, 505-982-1282, [email protected], santafecentury.com

May 22 -- Cycle for Independence, Boise, ID, Fundraiser for the Treasure Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, 10,25, and 63 mile distances, individual and team rides, routes begin in northwest Boise, supported ride., Ramona Walhof, 208-336-5333, [email protected], tvcblindidaho.org

May 22 -- Blue Cruise - Twin Falls, Blue Cruise of Idaho, Twin Falls, ID, Recreational bike ride with 15, 30 and 50 mile distances,8:30 a.m., lunch & t-shirt included, benefiting Canyon Rim Trail system., Karri Ryan, 208-387-6817, 208-331-7317, [email protected], bluecruiseidaho.com

May 22 -- Ride for the Pass, Aspen, CO, A charity bike race/recreational ride to benefit the Independence Pass Foundation. 15th Annual ride will be from the Winter Gate, 4 miles east of Aspen, to the Independence Ghost Town approximately 10 miles east up Highway 82 on Independence Pass, gains approximately 2200 feet of elevation, from 8,500' to 10,700'., Mark Fuller, 970 963-4959, [email protected], independencepass.org

June 6 -- America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, NV, 19th annual, in conjunction with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training program. Fully supported with rest stops, Tech support and SAG. 100 mile century, 72 miles, boat cruise, and 35 mile fun ride., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-588-9660, [email protected], bikethewest.com, bikeandskitahoe.com

June 7-July 1 -- Great Alaska Highway Ride, Dawson Creek, BC, AK, Annual supported ride up the full length of the Al-Can Highway, Dawson Creek, BC to Delta Junction, AK. The ultimate wilderness road bike trip., Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-988-0008, [email protected], pedalerspubandgrille.com

June 12 -- Bob LeBow Bike Tour - "Health Care for All", Nampa, ID, Routes from 3-100 miles, ride benefits the TRHS Zero Pay Fund, helping support primary health care for our most indigent patients., 208-467-4431, [email protected], trhs.org

June 19 -- Tour of Marsh Creek Valley, Pocatello, ID, Fully supported ride presented in conjunction with the Pocatello Riverfest! Options of 25, 62, or 100 miles on the lonely roads that traverse the lovely country between Pocatello and Malad Pass, then enjoy food, fun, and music at the Riverfest., Mike Collaer, [email protected], idahocycling.com

June 26 -- RATPOD (Ride Around the Pioneers in One Day), Dillon, MT, RATPOD is a 130-mile one-day charity ride for Camp Make-A-Dream, a camp in Western Montana for children, young adults and families affected by cancer., Jennifer Benton, 406-549-5987, [email protected], ratpod.org, campdream.org

June 26 -- BCRD Sawtooth Century Tour, Ketchum, ID, Ketchum to Alturas Lake and back, fully supported half and full century routes. Aid stations included. A portion of the proceeds from the Tour go to the Wood River Bicycle Coalition., Janelle Conners, 208-788-9142, [email protected], bcrd.org

June 27 -- Blue Cruise - Meridian, Blue Cruise of Idaho, Meridian, ID, Recreational bike ride with 15, 30, 50 and 100 distances. Beginning at 7:00 a.m. Lunch & t-shirt included in registration. Benefits Boise Greenbelt., Karri Ryan, 208-387-6817, 208-331-7317, [email protected], bluecruiseidaho.com

June 27 -- Tour of the Carson Valley - Barbecue & Ice Cream Social, Genoa, NV, Mormon Station State Park. 3rd Annual. Fully supported with rest stops, tech support and SAG. 12 mile Family Fun Ride, 20-mile Bike & Hike & 44 miles., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-588-9660, [email protected], bikethewest.com, bikeandskitahoe.com

July 2-5 -- Northwest Tandem Rally, Medford, OR, A weekend of tandem fun!, [email protected], nwtr.org

July 4-16 -- B.E.A.R.S. 5 - Bicycling the Extraordinary Alaskan RoadS, Anchorage, AK, Explore a variety of Alaskan landscapes, from Denali to Prince William Sound. Fully supported trip with both camping and motels., Pedalers Pub & Grille , 877-988-0008, [email protected], pedalerspubandgrille.com

July 10 -- Blue Cruise - Coeur d' Alene, Blue Cruise of Idaho, Coeur d' Alene, ID, Recreational bike ride w/ distances of 15, 30 and 62 miles, 8:00 a.m., lunch & t-shirt included, Benefits North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation., Karri Ryan, 208-387-6817, 208-331-7317, [email protected], bluecruiseidaho.com

July 17 -- Three Kings Cycling Event, Can you conquer the kings? Winding through North Salt Lake, the Three Kings offers some of the steepest climbes of the season. Each climb is named after one of the biblical magi who brought gifts, but the only gifts these kings bring is pain. Cyclists can choose to tackle one, two, or all three kings., Matt Jensen, 801-550-0778, [email protected], threekings.nslcity.org

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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], bikerpelli.com

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, [email protected], 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, '96 Olympic Road Cyclist, Kristin Armstrong, '08 Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion, Remi McManus, '01 US National Road Race Champion. 1,000 rider limit., Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], casv.org

August 28 -- Ride the Rails, Hailey, ID, 20 mile ride on the Wood River Trail, Janelle Conners, 208-788-9142, [email protected], 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, [email protected], bikethewest.com

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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], bikethewest.com

October 9 -- RTC Viva Bike Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, 118-mile century ride, a 62 mile metric-century ride and a 35-mile ride. Proceeds benefit the Nevada Cancer Institute and Las Vegas After-School All-Stars Program., Alison Blankenship, 702-676-1542, [email protected], 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, [email protected], Bike2Bike.org

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, [email protected], Bike2Bike.org

January 1 -- New Year's Day Ride, Boise, ID, noon, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, [email protected], georgescycles.com