Road bike Routes

it’s worth mentioning that road biking in north idaho is not for the faint hearted. From pot holes to rail road tracks, chip seal, and close shoulders, it’s always best to be prepared and selective with your routes. we recommend generally avoiding major highways like hwy 95 (both north and south) and hwy 200 east toward hope.

we’ve compiled a list of rides That favor less travelled back roads, which we’ll often ride out and back. All route descriptions begin at the store.

⫸ BOTTLE BAY LOOP

(WITH SIDE TRIPS TO GAMLIN LAKE AND GARFIELD BAY)

MILEAGE:  38 MILES.
LESS IF YOU DON’T DO THE SIDE TRIPS.

DESCRIPTION:  THE QUINTESSENTIAL ROAD RIDE OF THE AREA.  GOOD CLIMBS.  GOOD VIEWS. OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT A MUSEUM OR TAKE A DIP.

• view a route map ON MAP MY RIDE

• PDF OF DIRECTIONS FOR PRINTING OR DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE HERE

⫸ SELLE VALLEY LOOP

MILEAGE: 32 MILES

DESCRIPTION:  A BEAUTIFUL RIDE THROUGH FARMS & RANCHES IN THE WIDE GLACIAL VALLEY (PURCELL TRENCH) NORTH OF SANDPOINT.  MOSTLY FLAT.  A GREAT BREAKFAST OR LUNCH RIDE BECAUSE YOU CAN STOP AT THE PACK RIVER GENERAL STORE…FOR SOME LOCAL COLOR AND SOME OF THE BEST FOOD IN THE AREA.

• PDF FOR PRINTING OR DOWNLOAD HERE

⫸ PRIEST RIVER LOOP

MILEAGE: 51 MILES

DESCRIPTION:  A LONGER RIDE FOLLOWING BACKROADS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE PEND OREILLE RIVER TO THE TOWN OF PRIEST RIVER AND THEN BACK ON HIGHWAY 2.  RELATIVELY FLAT (ALTHOUGH THERE ARE A COUPLE OF GOOD CLIMBS) THIS IS A GOOD TRAINING RIDE FOR GETTING IN SOME MILEAGE.  OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOOD IN VAY (AT A NICE LITTLE GENERAL STORE/CAFE) AND PRIEST RIVER.

• PDF FOR PRINTING OR DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE HERE