CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Time 6:30AM EST
- Location Sandpoint, Idaho
- Price $33.24 - $144.33
- Races 18 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable cycling experience at the CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo, taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the stunning town of Sandpoint, Idaho, recognized as the Most Beautiful Small Town in the USA! This incredible charity ride is not just about the thrill of the bike; it’s a celebration of community and education. Participants can choose from a variety of scenic routes, including the challenging 150-mile grand loop around the breathtaking Cabinet Mountains, as well as 80, 40, and 25-mile options. For those seeking a more adventurous ride, two gravel routes of 75 and 55 miles are also available, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Plus, families can join in the fun with a Family Fun Ride designed for riders of all levels.
By participating in the CHAFE 150, you’re not only embracing the joy of cycling through picturesque lake and river valleys but also supporting a vital cause—ensuring that every student in the region develops strong literacy skills through the "Every Student Graduates a Reader" initiative. Join us in this exciting event, where every pedal stroke contributes to a brighter future for our youth!
By participating in the CHAFE 150, you’re not only embracing the joy of cycling through picturesque lake and river valleys but also supporting a vital cause—ensuring that every student in the region develops strong literacy skills through the "Every Student Graduates a Reader" initiative. Join us in this exciting event, where every pedal stroke contributes to a brighter future for our youth!
Organiser's Description
Sandpoint Rotary presents the CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo, named one of the top charity rides in the US! The ride takes place in Sandpoint, Idaho, the Most Beautiful Small Town in the USA. The 150 mile route is a grand loop around the Cabinet Mountainsa frontal range of the Rocky Mountains of Idaho and Montanathrough gorgeous lake and river valleys, encompassing one upriver leg, two downriver legs and one huge lake! The CHAFE offers magnificent 150, 80, 40, and 25 mile road routes plus two Gravel options (75 and 55 mile), plus a Family Fun Ride for riders of any level!
RIDE FOR READING!
Every student. Every day. When you register for the CHAFE150, you provide vital educational support in our region. "Every Student Graduates a Reader" is a Lake Pend Oreille School District initiative focused on ensuring all students develop strong literacy skills. Reading is the foundation for academic success, enabling students to excel in all subjects, think critically, and confidently navigate the world. By screening literacy skills annually, the program identifies students reading abilities early, allowing for personalized instruction and preventing future learning gaps. This initiative opens doors for students, preparing them for further education, careers, and active participation in society.
RIDE FOR READING!
Every student. Every day. When you register for the CHAFE150, you provide vital educational support in our region. "Every Student Graduates a Reader" is a Lake Pend Oreille School District initiative focused on ensuring all students develop strong literacy skills. Reading is the foundation for academic success, enabling students to excel in all subjects, think critically, and confidently navigate the world. By screening literacy skills annually, the program identifies students reading abilities early, allowing for personalized instruction and preventing future learning gaps. This initiative opens doors for students, preparing them for further education, careers, and active participation in society.
Races
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CHAFE150 Gran Fondo With Donation
Incl. $9.33 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$144.33
The 150 mile route is a grand loop around the Cabinet Mountains-a frontal range of the Rocky Mountains of Idaho and Montana-through gorgeous lake and river valleys, encompassing one upriver leg, two downriver legs and one huge lake! Sign up and fundraise or use this "with Donation" option to conveniently pay for both registration and the required minimum donation up front. -
CHAFE80 Gran Fondo With Donation
Incl. $9.33 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$144.33
For the 80 mile option riders and their bikes are bused to Troy after a hearty breakfast and the route follows the second half of the 150 mile route with a maximum grade is 8%. The route takes you along the West side of the Clark Fork River and along Lake Pend Oreille on paved back roads to bypass busy sections of the U.S. Highway 200. Sign up and fundraise or use this "with Donation" option to conveniently pay for both registration and the required minimum donation up front. -
CHAFE40 Gran Fondo With Donation
Incl. $8.46 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (12:00PM EDT)
$128.46
The 40 mile and 25 mile routes are a perfect ride for anyone that wants to enjoy a scenic 2 to 3 hour ride through the beautiful Selle Valley northeast of Sandpoint with incredible views of the surrounding mountains, forests and wide open spaces. Sign up and fundraise or use this "with Donation" option to conveniently pay for both registration and the required minimum donation up front. -
CHAFE25 Gran Fondo With Donation
Incl. $8.46 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (12:00PM EDT)
$128.46
The 40 mile and 25 mile routes are a perfect ride for anyone that wants to enjoy a scenic 2 to 3 hour ride through the beautiful Selle Valley northeast of Sandpoint with incredible views of the surrounding mountains, forests and wide open spaces. Sign up and fundraise or use this "with Donation" option to conveniently pay for both registration and the required minimum donation up front. -
CHAFE Gravel75 Ride With Donation
Incl. $9.33 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$144.33
The new 75 mile gravel route will be mostly along forest service roads and the backroads of Selle Valley. Riders will begin with breakfast. They will then be bussed along with their bikes to Clark Fork Idaho. Riders will climb up Lightning Creek Road before descending on Trestle Creek Road to ride along Lake Pend Oreille until Lower Pack River Rd and take a couple of gravel roads as they join the CHAFE 40 mile route back to Sandpoint City Beach Park. Sign up and fundraise or use this "with Donation" option to conveniently pay for both registration and the required minimum donation up front. -
CHAFE Gravel55 Ride With Donation
Incl. $9.33 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$144.33
The 55 mile gravel route will be mostly along forest service roads and the backroads of Selle Valley. Riders will begin with breakfast. They will then be bussed along with their bikes to Clark Fork Idaho. Riders will climb up Lightning Creek Road before descending on Trestle Creek Road to ride along Lake Pend Oreille until Lower Pack River Rd where they will ride until they join the CHAFE 40 mile route back to Sandpoint City Beach Park. Sign up and fundraise or use this "with Donation" option to conveniently pay for both registration and the required minimum donation up front. -
CHAFE150 Gran Fondo
Incl. $5.85 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$80.85
The 150 mile route is a grand loop around the Cabinet Mountains-a frontal range of the Rocky Mountains of Idaho and Montana-through gorgeous lake and river valleys, encompassing one upriver leg, two downriver legs and one huge lake! This registration option does not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal! There are two steep, but relatively short climbs on the 150 mile route, with grades up to 8%, out of Bonners Ferry, ID and Troy, MT. The 150 mile route is not recommended for inexperienced riders. -
CHAFE80 Gran Fondo
Incl. $5.85 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$80.85
For the 80 mile option riders and their bikes are bused to Troy after a hearty breakfast and the route follows the second half of the 150 mile route with a maximum grade is 8%. The route takes you along the West side of the Clark Fork River and along Lake Pend Oreille on paved back roads to bypass busy sections of the U.S. Highway 200. This registration option does not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal! -
CHAFE40 Gran Fondo
Incl. $4.98 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (12:00PM EDT)
$64.98
The 40 mile and 25 mile routes are a perfect ride for anyone that wants to enjoy a scenic 2 to 3 hour ride through the beautiful Selle Valley northeast of Sandpoint with incredible views of the surrounding mountains, forests and wide open spaces. This registration option does not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal! -
CHAFE25 Gran Fondo
Incl. $4.98 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (12:00PM EDT)
$64.98
The 40 mile and 25 mile routes are a perfect ride for anyone that wants to enjoy a scenic 2 to 3 hour ride through the beautiful Selle Valley northeast of Sandpoint with incredible views of the surrounding mountains, forests and wide open spaces. This registration option does not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal! -
CHAFE Gravel75 Ride
Incl. $5.85 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$80.85
The new 75 mile gravel route will be mostly along forest service roads and the backroads of Selle Valley. Riders will begin with breakfast. They will then be bussed along with their bikes to Clark Fork Idaho. Riders will climb up Lightning Creek Road before descending on Trestle Creek Road to ride along Lake Pend Oreille until Lower Pack River Rd and take a couple of gravel roads as they join the CHAFE 40 mile route back to Sandpoint City Beach Park. This registration option does not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal! -
CHAFE Gravel55 Ride
Incl. $5.85 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$80.85
The 55 mile gravel route will be mostly along forest service roads and the backroads of Selle Valley. Riders will begin with breakfast. They will then be bussed along with their bikes to Clark Fork Idaho. Riders will climb up Lightning Creek Road before descending on Trestle Creek Road to ride along Lake Pend Oreille until Lower Pack River Rd where they will ride until they join the CHAFE 40 mile route back to Sandpoint City Beach Park. This registration option does not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal! -
CHAFE150 Gran Fondo Youth
Incl. $4.11 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$49.11
The 150 mile route is a grand loop around the Cabinet Mountains-a frontal range of the Rocky Mountains of Idaho and Montana-through gorgeous lake and river valleys, encompassing one upriver leg, two downriver legs and one huge lake! Youth registration is 16 and under on the date of the event. The youth registration options do not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal! -
CHAFE80 Gran Fondo Youth
Incl. $4.11 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$49.11
For the 80 mile option riders and their bikes are bused to Troy after a hearty breakfast and the route follows the second half of the 150 mile route with a maximum grade is 8%. The route takes you along the West side of the Clark Fork River and along Lake Pend Oreille on paved back roads to bypass busy sections of the U.S. Highway 200. Youth registration is 16 and under on the date of the event. The youth registration options do not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal! -
CHAFE40 Gran Fondo Youth
Incl. $3.24 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (12:00PM EDT)
$33.24
The 40 mile and 25 mile routes are a perfect ride for anyone that wants to enjoy a scenic 2 to 3 hour ride through the beautiful Selle Valley northeast of Sandpoint with incredible views of the surrounding mountains, forests and wide open spaces. Youth registration is 16 and under on the date of the event. The youth registration options do not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal! -
CHAFE25 Gran Fondo Youth
Incl. $3.24 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (12:00PM EDT)
$33.24
The 40 mile and 25 mile routes are a perfect ride for anyone that wants to enjoy a scenic 2 to 3 hour ride through the beautiful Selle Valley northeast of Sandpoint with incredible views of the surrounding mountains, forests and wide open spaces. Youth registration is 16 and under on the date of the event. The youth registration options do not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal! -
CHAFE Gravel75 Youth
Incl. $4.11 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$49.11
The new 75 mile gravel route will be mostly along forest service roads and the backroads of Selle Valley. Riders will begin with breakfast. They will then be bussed along with their bikes to Clark Fork Idaho. Riders will climb up Lightning Creek Road before descending on Trestle Creek Road to ride along Lake Pend Oreille until Lower Pack River Rd and take a couple of gravel roads as they join the CHAFE 40 mile route back to Sandpoint City Beach Park. Youth registration is 16 and under on the date of the event. The youth registration options do not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal! -
CHAFE Gravel55 Youth
Incl. $4.11 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$49.11
The 55 mile gravel route will be mostly along forest service roads and the backroads of Selle Valley. Riders will begin with breakfast. They will then be bussed along with their bikes to Clark Fork Idaho. Riders will climb up Lightning Creek Road before descending on Trestle Creek Road to ride along Lake Pend Oreille until Lower Pack River Rd where they will ride until they join the CHAFE 40 mile route back to Sandpoint City Beach Park. Youth registration is 16 and under on the date of the event. The youth registration options do not include the required minimum donation amount. You will be required to pay the minimum donation amount at check-in, or you can sign up and fundraise with our fundraising portal!
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