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$45.00 for 8 hours of riding the scenic Coeur d'Alene Mountains-includes tee-shirt, aid stations, 1 day USCA license and SWAG surprises

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Gran Fondo in Italy means "big Ride" and it is not a race but a bike ride open to anyone. The 4th of July Pass mountain bike event is in the Gran Fondo format were the emphases is on participation and completion of the ride and not racing.  

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July 23, 2011


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4 routes to choose from 

10 oss Country Trail head located on the south side of the I-90 4th of July Pass exit 15 miles east of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Those wanting to complete the 50 mile distance are encouraged to start at 8am while those choosing to ride the shorter distances can start later. However, riders should judge their start time based on their ability to complete their desired route before the 4pm cut-off time. 

All routes will be marked and have course marshals and aid stations along the routes to assist riders. The trails are multi-use trails used by non-motorized users on the south side of I-90 an miles

17 miles

35 miles

50 miles

Panhandle Back Country Horseman and Panhandle Nordic Club are the primary users on the south side trails. These trails are more gentle with some challenging short up hill sections but are generally on old logging roads. The outer loop is 10 miles and the inner loop is 7 miles.  These trails are rated intermediate with some very short challenging single track sections. Great scenery and maybe a moose, deer or elk my run by. 

All riders must complete the 2 loops on the south side before crossing over the top of I-90 bridge to the North side.

The north side of I-90 loops are designated motorized use trails and are used by our local Back Country ATV and North Idaho ATV Clubs. You may see some of their riders the day of the ride assisting at aid stations or as course marshals. We appreciate the help the atv's provide to put this even on.  Mountain bike riders will have routes of either one large loop or the 35 mile cut-off loop that is just past Curran Saddle on trail 800. The 50 mile riders continue on into some gorgeous switch back scenery. Again expect some moose or elk. Stop and enjoy the view to the east at some of the vista points on the climb to the very north point and then after the required aid station stop at the Skitwich Hut enjoy the rolling down hill back to the 4th of July Pass and the finish at the Nordic Trail Head. Refreshments, tee-shirt, and some surprises will welcome your completion. 50 miles on a mountain bike is a challenging ride. Although this course is 95% double track, it has some ascents and descents that will challenge the expert rider. Come prepared for the 50 miles at 4th of July and you'll enjoy every minute of it.