Road Biking Intro and Skills Ride

Tuesday, May 13 2008

If you are looking for an introduction to the joy of recreational road cycling and touring in the Treasure Valley and a chance to meet others with a similar interest, come join us for a spin through the Treasure Valley. This ride starts at George’s Front Street location, travels through Boise and Hyde Park to Hill Road, and then out to the site of the new Idaho Velodrome and Cycling Park in Eagle. Reversing direction to return, the total ride length is about 20 miles. The terrain consists of some rolling hills and flats and the pace will be beginner to intermediate. Road bikes are ideal. Hybrids and cross-bikes will work also. Helmet and signed waiver required.

See rules for more information.

Sponsored by
Registration: 6:30 PM George's Cycles Downtown, 251 W. Front St
Riding Distance: 22 miles
Riding Time: About two hours

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Seg Dist Instruction
 1   Start at George's Cycle & Fitness, 251 W. Front St
0.10.1 2   North (right) on Avenue A to Front Street
0.40.5 3   West (left) on Front Street to 5th Street (use bike lane)
0.71.2 4   North (right) on 5th Street to Fort Street
0.31.5 5   West (left) on Fort Street to 8th Street
0.52.0 6   North (right) on 8th Street to Alturas
0.32.3 7   West (left) on Alturas Street to 13th Street
0.52.8 8   North (right) on 13th Street to Hill Road
3.05.8 9   West (left) on Hill Road to tricky intersection with Castle/Hill Road
1.97.7 10   North (right) on Hill Road (don't go straight on Castle)
0.48.1 11   North (right) on Hill Road Pkwy (not left onto Gary Ln)
1.59.6 12   West (left) on Hill Road Parkway (not straight on Seaman's Gulch)
1.511.1 13   North (right) on Old Horseshoe Bend Road to Cycling Park
 14   Arrive Course Turnaround Point: Idaho Velodrome & Cycling Park (Bathrooms)
1.512.6 14   South (left) on Old Horseshoe Bend Road to Hill Road Parkway
1.514.1 13   East (left) on Hill Road Parkway
0.414.5 12   South (right) on Hill Road Pkwy to tricky intersection of Hill Rd/Gary Lane
1.916.4 11   East (left) on Hill Road (don't continue down Gary Lane) to Castle/Hill Rd
3.019.4 10   East (left) on Hill Road to 13th Street
0.519.9 9   South (right) on 13th to Alturas
0.320.2 8   East (left) on Alturas Street to 9th Street
0.520.7 15   South (right) on 9th Street to Fort Street
0.321.0 16   East (left) on Fort Street to 6th Street
0.721.7 17   South (right) on 6th Street to Myrtle
0.422.1 18   East (left) on Myrtle Street to Avenue A (use bike lane on left side)
0.122.1 19   North (left) on Avenue A to George's Cycle & Fitness
 1   Finish at George's Cycle & Fitness, 251 W. Front St