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Friends of the Coeur d'Alene Trails

2008 Bicycle Events

Fourth 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 67th Annual Gyro Days Lead Creek Derby will be on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

The Wallace Gyro Club is proud to present the 67th annual Lead Creek Derby and Fun Ride. Join us June 12-14 for Gyro Days 2008 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 10th annual benefit ride starts at 6 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008, 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.

The Dylan Dean Generosity Bike Ride and Community Picnic will be on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Gene Day Park in Osburn. Riders will travel west along the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes as far as they wish and return to enjoy the picnic at the park. Some may choose to ride ~45 miles to Harrison on Lake Coeur d'Alene, while others will turn around at Cataldo (~20 miles) or Kellogg (~7 miles).

Dylan was an 11 year old boy who died of bone cancer in 2003. His amazing kindness, courage and concern for others during his 4 year battle inspired the original Dylan Dean GRRRR Day (2003-2005). GRRRR stood for Generosity Run and Ride, or Run or Ride. Proceeds from these multi-event benefits were donated to the Kootenai Medical Center Foundation to benefit the North Idaho Cancer Center's patient support programs. This year, the funds raised by this reinstituted benefit will be donated to the Shoshone County Cancer Support Corporation. You may download the Schedule of Events, and a Registration, Release & Indemnification form as either a MS Word or PDF document.

For more information, contact Nancy Clough at (208)772-6245, or idahonancybike@yahoo.com.

On I-90, take Exit 57 at Osburn, Idaho, and follow the signs to Gene Day Park, where all events start and finish. Check-In will be 7:30 to 10 AM. Raffle drawings, prizes and a BBQ happen between noon and 4 PM. Approved helmets will be required on the riding events. All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt, raffle ticket and BBQ meal.

    Start Times
  • Full GRRRR     104 miles to Chatcolet Bridge and back     8:00 AM
  • Half GRRRR     53.8 miles to Bull Run Lake and back     8:30 AM
  • Quarter GRRRR     26.6 miles to Enaville and back     10:00 AM
  • Family ride     10:30 AM to as far as you want and back

Dylan Dean Dylan Dean, the eleven year old boy who became the inspiration of this annual event, underwent several surgeries and medical treatments over the years in his battle against bone cancer. Throughout his ordeal, he displayed courage, faith and a boyish love of life. He lost his battle with cancer in September 2003. In his honor, dedicated volunteers are again proud to sponsor this year's Dylan Dean Generosity Bike Ride and Community Picnic.

The Tour de Coeur 2008 will be on Sunday, September 7, 2008, on the Centennial Bicycle Trail in Coeur d'Alene. This fifth annual American Cancer Society benefit was planned with families in mind. The day consists of bicycle rides for every member of the family, from a short one mile ride to 33 miles on the Centennial Trail along the scenic beauty of Lake Coeur d’Alene. For those family members who are looking for more of a challenge, the ride leaves the Centennial Trail and heads up on the surrounding hills.

This event is completely run by volunteers who are dedicated to the fight against cancer. All proceeds from Tour de Coeur are donated to the American Cancer Society to fund research and advocacy efforts as well as to provide programs and services for cancer patients and their families.

Silver Mountain All Season Resort is a Platinum Member of our organization. They have a lot going on during the summer of 2008; check them out!

Of special interest is their Mine to Vine Bike Tour and Wine Tasting Party on Saturday, September 13, 2008. This is an interpretive DOWNHILL 18-mile bicycle tour of the historic mines along the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, followed by a wine tasting social at Silver Mountain's Gondola Village. All proceeds will be donated to the Friends of the Coeur d'Alene Trails. After the ride, enjoy good food, wine, and camaraderie while visiting with local mine representatives from the Silver Valley's working mines.

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