Social pace. We will ride the following trails: Hiawatha 17 miles of down hill gravel/dirt through 10 unlighted tunnels (so bring at least 2 headlights and a tail light - I have some loaners). Mountain, hybrid, or cross bike tires are best but mountain bikes can be rented for $32, Trail Pass is $10 & Shuttle back up is $9. It goes over 7 high bridges in the forest. Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes West end 47.1 miles on good asphalt trail and the first 10 miles are a down hill roll. Remainder level. This is the most beautiful trail I have been on with a stepped bridge and ponds half covered with blooming lily pads. Wild turkeys, deer, coyotes, and moose have been observed from this trail. East Spokane River Centennial 22 miles on level asphalt. We will stay at a modestly priced motel such as a LaQuinta or Super 8 which has a pool and hot tub. (More info later.) Ride Leader Bill Lutterloh 360.668.9554, LutterlohB@GMail.com, cell phone days of rides 425.870.6418. Let me know as soon as you are committed to going so we can plan transportation. Call if you have any questions.
Schedule: Friday Sept 22: Travel day to van pool, car pool, convoy to Coeur d' Alene, ID and check into hotel. No bike rides.
Saturday Sept 23: Hiawatha Trail. Sunday Sept 24: Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes. Dinner at Snake Pit. Monday Sept 25: East Spokane River Centennial. Drive home.