2009: July 5 - July 10, September 12 - September 17.
Many women have asked us for more beginner tours and we’re proud to bring you our newest one in the Idaho panhandle.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: We begin our tour at a hotel nestled on the banks of the Spokane River. We’ll meet at 3:00pm for a rental bike fitting and at 6:00pm for an orientation and dinner. If you arrive early, take a dip in the hotel pool or soak in the hot tub. 0 miles.
Day 2: After breakfast, we hop directly onto the Spokane River Centennial Trail and follow the river to the Idaho state line. We’ll cross a diverse urban and rural landscape, stopping for a picnic lunch before continuing on to the resort town of Coeur d’Alene. Named by French traders in reference to the tough trading practices of the local Indian tribes, it’s known today as the picturesque outdoor playground for the Pacific Northwest. In the late afternoon, our guides will conduct a "Techniques for Better Bicycling" workshop. They’ll go over efficient pedaling and shifting practices, benefits of proper equipment and clothing, and how to change a flat tire. 22 or 40 miles.
Day 3: A short morning shuttle after breakfast takes us to our second bike path of the tour. The beautiful Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes was established from an abandoned Union Pacific railroad bed. The paved trail winds for miles through wilderness filled with white pine forests and aspen groves. You’ll bike along the Coeur d’Alene River and Lake, past mountain creeks, marshy swamplands and fields of wildflowers. You’ll cross over several bridges and should keep your eyes peered for nesting eagles, or roving deer, elk and moose. There are neither services nor motorized vehicles, so we’ll provide you with a picnic lunch on the trail before you make your way to our overnight destination -- the Morningstar Lodge. You can unpack your bags, as we’ll stay here at this beautiful resort for the next three nights. 31 or 52 miles.
Day 4: We’ll finish our ride on the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes by biking to its end in the town of Mullan near the Montana border. We’ll loop back home by way of the historic mining town of Wallace for lunch. Wallace has long been known as the "Silver Capital of the World". All of its downtown buildings are registered in the National Register of Historic Places. 38 miles.
Day 5: A short morning shuttle takes us to our last bike path of the tour, but perhaps the most beautiful. The Hiawatha Rail Trail follows the former tracks of what was once known as the most scenic stretch of railroad in the country. It winds through nine tunnels and over seven trestles. After you bike it in both directions, consider going for a afternoon swim before our last dinner together. 26 miles.
Day 6: After breakfast, we’ll shuttle back to the tour start in Spokane and say our good-byes. You can expect to be at the airport by 11:00am to make your flight back home. 0 miles.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 5 nights lodging
- 5 breakfasts
- 3 picnic or sack lunches
- 4 dinners, snacks
- bicycle workshop, cue sheets
- Van support and trained guides
Price Extra:
- Single Upgrade: $500
- Rental Bike: $175
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