Color Legend: Blue = Road Yellow = Gravel Green = Greenbelt/Bike Path Red = Trip or Charity Event
Training Road Rides are faster no-drop, hosted rides lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Terrain is mostly hills with some flats for interval and paceline training. Pace is faster – 17-20 MPH average speed with fewer regroup or rest stops. As the season progresses, we offer routes with longer climbs such as Hill Top, Dump Loop and Bogus Basin.
We are getting ready for the May 30th Bogus Basin Baby Hill Climb. So Steve will be working some climbing routes.
TGIF Ride celebrates Friday with a 10am ride. This is an intro to the weekend ride for those who...well...aren't working at 10am on Friday. Come join the fun.
This is a No Drop, Road Ride. Multiple speed and distance groups. Anticipated duration is 2-3 hours and 30 to 40 miles in distance. We will enjoy lunch at a nearby location after the ride. Start Locations alternate between Meridian Cycles (1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays) and Eastside Cycles in Boise (2nd and 4th Fridays).
This is the 23rd Annual Ride for Cycle for Independence. This is the longest running charity ride in the Treasure Valley. They are offering 10-, 25-, and 62-mile options as Virtual Rides in 2021. All distances are a flat $35 donation to their cause. While their traditional start location is Riverglen Jr High 6801 N. Gary Lane, participants can ride where they want this year as it is a virtual event.
For the sake of tradition and solidarity with this cause, CBR will be staging our Saturday ride on May 22nd from Riverglen Jr High for the 25- and 62-mile options. I am shifting to a 10:15am start time. The reason for the delayed start is to allow those who register for the Virtual Ride to pick up their socks! The socks are available between 10am and 12 noon to pick up
Anticipated speed groups are 13-15mph (Leisure Group) and 16-18 mph.
Rest Stops and SAG Support! We will have a rest stop along the route out towards Star/Middleton. We will also have a support driver for shedding clothes and bailing out any fatigued riders.
CBR Party at Finish Line!
Come Try Gravel Riding!
We will meet at Heritage Park at 2nd Street and State Street in Eagle (near to REED CYCLE-EAGLE Location)
Gravel Routes off of Willow Creek (with some paved miles to get there). Multiple Distances ranging from 20 miles to 30 miles.
Pace will be moderate as we try out new terrain. Gravel Bikes or Hardtail Mountain Bikes are recommended.
Training Road Rides are faster no-drop, hosted rides lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Terrain is mostly hills with some flats for interval and paceline training. Pace is faster – 17-20 MPH average speed with fewer regroup or rest stops.
Park on the west side of the parking lot away from the Church entrance. Please drive carefully through the parking lot.
NOTE: We will meet in the parking lot of the Library at Bown Crossing. Please don't park in the lot behind Eastside Cycles due to congestion for local businesses. This is a No Drop, Road Ride. Multiple speed and distance groups. Anticipated duration is 2-3 hours and 30 to 40 miles in distance. We will enjoy lunch at a nearby location after the ride. Start Locations alternate between Meridian Cycles (1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays) and Eastside Cycles in Boise (2nd and 4th Fridays).
BOGUS BASIN CLIMB ... A CBR CLASSIC FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.
NOTE: Start time SHIFTED to 9am FOR BETTER TEMPERATURES WHILE CLIMBING.
We will meet at our NEW Sunday Club Ride Location. REED CYCLE-BOISE Location on Bogus Basin Road next to Greenwoods.
Rest Stops and SAG Support! We will have a rest stop along the way for shedding clothes, grabbing a snack, and bailing out any fatigued riders.
CBR Party at Finish Line! Top off the ride in style with a CBR member party at the finish line.
Park in the northeast corner of the Albertsons Parking Lot. Please drive carefully through the parking lot.
Typical speed groups are 15-16mph; 17-18 mph; and 19-20 mph.
Saturday start Time is 9am during May through September.
NOTE: We will meet in the parking lot of the Library at Bown Crossing. Please don't park in the lot behind Eastside Cycles due to congestion for local businesses.
The traditional 2021 Ride For Hope Idaho will not be staged due to COVID-19.
However, in a show of solidarity for the charity rides, on June 12th, CBR will stage 34- and 62-mile options from Kuna, Idaho. The routes will be the ones used by Ride for Hope - Idaho. Members of their group will join us that day. This will take the place of our regular CBR rides on this day.
Unlike the Cycle for Independence, there isn't a "virtual" ride to sign up for with Ride For Hope Idaho. There is no charge to participate in the ride. Please just RSVP for the ride by clicking the "register" button on this calendar item so we can plan for how many are coming.
However, if you would still like to support the cause of healthcare for the medically underserved in our community, you can donate directly to Genesis Community Health by following the link: https://genesiscommunityhealth.com/donate/. Any donation they receive will be all the more appreciated during this time of stress on the healthcare system.
The 2021 Tour d’Funk will staged as a Virtual Ride to raise funds to support the ALS Association. This will be a No Drop, Multiple Speed groups hosting of the routes for the Tour d'Funk. Sign up with the CBR Team:
http://webwa.alsa.org/site/TR?team_id=396705&pg=team&fr_id=14601&et=nk0dA3HEijjWzfUDCdFcmA&s_tafId=446776
Club Road Ride will offer two distance options this day:
30 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2929686562 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31935635
30 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29296865
Typical speed groups are Leisure Group 13-15mph; and 16-18 mph.
Start Time will be 9 am.
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The ALS Association's nationwide network of chapters and other partners provide localized patient and family support in communities across the country. This network of chapter-based professionals delivers a robust portfolio of care and support programs designed to enhance quality of life and support families affected by ALS.
The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 20, people from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice. I am proposing that we stage for our CBR members The Longest Day Ride with CBR as a 3rd Party event to support the Alzheimer’s Association.
CBR will stage 65- and 100-mile options. This will be for CBR members only. The routes will be the old Bob LeBow Bike Tour Route that staged from Nampa Idaho and went through Melba, Marsing, Homedale, Adrian OR, Caldwell before coming back to Nampa. Like the Cycle for Independence, this ride will include Rest Stops and Sag Support as well as a CBR Party at the end of the ride.
Go to the http://act.alz.org/goto/JeffLarsenCBR link and register yourself to join The Longest Day Ride with CBR.
Rest Stops and SAG Support! We will have limited rest stops along the route. We will also have a support driver for shedding clothes and bailing out any fatigued riders.
SAVE THE DATE!! Ketchum Bike Weekend June 24-27 (Thur-Sun)
We have a reservation for the Wood River Group Campground for Tent Camping. Registration for those camp spots will begin in mid-March.
NOTE: Start time to 9am.
(Note: 9am Start Time applies to Sundays after Memorial Day until Sunday before Labor Day)
Wear your Red, White and/or Blue Kit. Decorate your bike, too. Prizes for the most patriotic ensemble.
We will meet at our NEW Sunday Club Ride Location. REED CYCLE-BOISE Location on Bogus Basin Road next to Greenwoods. Multiple Distances ranging from 20 miles to 50 miles. Early Season distances will typically range from 20 to 35 miles. No Drop, Multiple Speed Groups (13-15, 16-18, 19+ mph). We will break into speed groups.
Start Time is 9 am during summer months. Leave from Meridian Cycles at 1203 N. Main Street.
NOTE: Start time 9am.
We will meet at Horseshoe Bend Park.
ROUTE: Horseshoe Bend Park to Sweet Idaho and Back. Approximately 25 miles on a mix of gravel and pavement. While in Sweet, we will stop in to the Anderson Reserve Store for some Coffee and Baked Goods.
Join us for a special event ride from Middleton to Emmett. Saturday, July 17th is the Annual Emmett Show and Shine in the park. This is put on by the Emmett Lions Club. We will stop in to check out the Pancake Breakfast and gander at the fancy cars before heading home.
Club Road Ride = No Drop, Multiple Speed groups and distances offered.
NEW!! A slower paced group riding at 12-14mph will be led by Lisa A and Vicque E. Join them for a more relaxing Saturday ride. This meets in the same start location at the same time. Distance to be determined by the group.
Start Time is 10am from Sunrise Cafe in Middleton. Please park away from the restaurant to avoid using their customer parking.
Start Location: Hill City Church (next to Lulu’s) at 2590 N. Bogus Basin Road.
Come explore the North End, East End, Harris Ranch, and Boise Bench Neighborhoods. We conclude with the special finale overlooking Ann Morrison Park!
After Spot will be Harrison Hollow.
Start Location: Heritage Park in Eagle (Reed Cycle-Eagle)
Come explore leafy Eagle neighborhoods. After Spot is likely to be the Rib Shack at 395 W State St.
