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2009 Bicycle Events

Fifth Anniversary notice:
The Grand Opening of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes was on Saturday, June 5, 2004. Various dignitaries and Idaho State officials attended the festivities, which began in Mullan at 9:00 AM and proceed down the Trail with stops in Wallace, Osburn, Kellogg and Smelterville. A picnic and ceremony took place in Harrison from 1:15 to 3:00 PM. Celebrations concluded in Plummer at 4:00 PM.
The 68th Annual Gyro Days Lead Creek Derby will be on Saturday, June 20, 2009.

The Wallace Gyro Club is proud to present the 68th annual Lead Creek Derby and Fun Ride. Join us June 18-20 for Gyro Days 2009 The downhill ride follows the Lead Creek Ball down the South Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River to Historic Wallace. Derby ticket winners are those who match the time it takes the Ball to float from Mullan to Wallace.

    The Fun Ride $25 registration includes
  • Cool Derby T-shirt
  • 10 Derby Tickets
    • 1st Prize is 100 real Silver Dollars
    • 2nd - 6th is $100
    • 7th - 11th is $50
    • 12th - 14th is $25
  • Seasonal drinks and sandwiches on the ride
  • Great fun for your family and friends!

Riders are responsible for their own transportation to the start in Mullan which is 6 miles up river from Wallace (see aerial photos for directions). All proceeds go to the Gyro Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships to area students. Riders will follow the Gyro Speeder and the Ball downstream along the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes from Mullan to Wallace. The Speeder keeps the official time and makes sure that the Ball doesn't get stuck. When the Ball gets to Wallace, there is a carnival and great fun for everyone!

About 150 men, women, and children gather each year on the Summer Equinox, June 21, to "Bridge the Years - Ride the Wall." Riders normally range in age from about 8 to over 60. The route is about 15 miles long and includes both the paved Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and an unpaved high forest road. This 11th annual benefit ride starts at 6 PM, SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2009, at the Enaville Resort, located 1.5 miles up the beautiful Coeur d'Alene River from I-90 Exit 43, Kingston. Proceeds from entry fees will benefit the Silver Valley Habitat for Humanity and the Rose Lake Quick Response Unit. All participants receive commemorative shirts and free admission to the outdoor BBQ held after the ride. The registration form may be downloaded from the Habitat website at www.hfhidaho.org/bike_event.htm#bike.

     Huckleberry Festival in Wallace will be on Friday and Saturday, August 14-15, 2009. This year, a bicycle hill climb to the top of Dobson Pass will begin at 9:00 AM, and will be followed by six races through town ("criteriums") in the afternoon, beginning at 2:00 PM. These new events are in addition to the traditional 5K Huckleberry Fun Run/walk in the morning, held each year in conjunction with a Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast. The bicycle races with their cash and other prizes will attract new bicycle visitors to Wallace, and serve as a fund raising event for the Friends of the Coeur d'Alenes.

The First Annual Dobson Pass Hill Climb is not for the faint of heart. This challenging course will see road riders battle the formidable steeps of Dobson Pass with cash and prizes to category winners.

The First Annual Huckleberry Festival Criterium will feature the fastest racers in the Northwest. This "grand prix" style bicycle race will follow a course through Historic Downtown Wallace for lap after lap of high speed thrills with cash and prizes.

For the latest information: EMAIL Steve.

The two day Bike MS Tour of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes will be on Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13, 2009. The multiple Sclerosis Society invites you to cycle a Northwest treasure and embark on a two day, 150 mile journey along the beautiful Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes that includes:

  • rest/food stops every 12-18 miles
  • bike mechanics
  • medical and communication support
  • catered meals
  • Saturday Celebration Dinner
To learn more or to register, go to bikeMS.org or call (509) 482-2022 or (800) 344-4867. A minumum fundraising goal of $250 is required for each sponsored rider.
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