CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 6:30AM PDT
- Location Sandpoint, Idaho
- Price $22.66 - $144.33
- Races 13 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable cycling adventure at the CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Sandpoint, Idaho! Recognized as one of the top charity rides in the United States, this event invites cyclists of all abilities to experience the stunning beauty of the Cabinet Mountains and the vibrant lakes and rivers that surround this charming locale. Riders can choose from a variety of distances, including the impressive 150-mile route, as well as 80, 40, and 25-mile road options, plus two gravel routes of 75 and 55 miles for those seeking a different challenge. Families can also join the fun with a special Family Fun Ride designed for all ages and skill levels.
By participating in the CHAFE 150, you’re not just enjoying a fantastic ride; you’re also supporting a vital cause—literacy education for local students. This initiative, "Every Student Graduates a Reader," focuses on ensuring that every child develops strong reading skills, laying the groundwork for future academic success. So mark your calendars and join us in Sandpoint for a day of cycling, community, and making a difference!
By participating in the CHAFE 150, you’re not just enjoying a fantastic ride; you’re also supporting a vital cause—literacy education for local students. This initiative, "Every Student Graduates a Reader," focuses on ensuring that every child develops strong reading skills, laying the groundwork for future academic success. So mark your calendars and join us in Sandpoint for a day of cycling, community, and making a difference!
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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CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo With Donation
Incl. $9.33 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (6:30AM PDT)
$144.33
OPENS 21 JAN 26The 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. -
CHAFE 80 Gran Fondo With Donation
Incl. $9.33 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:30AM PDT)
$144.33
OPENS 21 JAN 26For 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. -
CHAFE 40 Gran Fondo With Donation
Incl. $8.46 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (12:00PM PDT)
$128.46
OPENS 21 JAN 26The 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 25 Gran Fondo With Donation
Incl. $8.46 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (12:00PM PDT)
$128.46
OPENS 21 JAN 26The 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 Gravel 75 Ride With Donation
Incl. $9.33 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (10:30AM PDT)
$144.33
OPENS 21 JAN 26The 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 Gravel 55 Ride With Donation
Incl. $9.33 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (10:30AM PDT)
$144.33
OPENS 21 JAN 26The 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. -
CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo Youth
Incl. $4.11 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (6:30AM PDT)
$49.11
OPENS 21 JAN 26The 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! -
CHAFE 80 Gran Fondo Youth
Incl. $4.11 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:30AM PDT)
$49.11
OPENS 21 JAN 26For 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! -
CHAFE 40 Gran Fondo Youth
Incl. $3.24 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (12:00PM PDT)
$33.24
OPENS 21 JAN 26The 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 25 Gran Fondo Youth
Incl. $3.24 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (12:00PM PDT)
$33.24
OPENS 21 JAN 26The 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 Gravel 75 Youth
Incl. $4.11 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (10:30AM PDT)
$49.11
OPENS 21 JAN 26The 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 Gravel 55 Youth
Incl. $4.11 Fee & Rider T Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (10:30AM PDT)
$49.11
OPENS 21 JAN 26The 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! -
CHAFE Family Fun Ride
Incl. $2.66 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (1:00PM PDT)
$22.66
OPENS 19 MAY 26Join us for the CHAFE 150 Family Fun ride! This 4-mile ride ride will start and finish at Sandpoint City Beach with a fun out-and-back ride on the Sand Creek Trail. Check-In/Late Registration: 11:30am Safety Presentation: 12:30pm Ride Begins: 1:00pm After-Ride Activities at City Beach: 2pm
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