CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo
About this race
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 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! 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.
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CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo
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!
CHAFE 80 Gran Fondo
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.
CHAFE 40 Gran Fondo
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.
CHAFE 25 Gran Fondo
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.
CHAFE Gravel Ride (60)
Riders and bikes will be bussed to Priest River, Idaho for the start. Riders will take Eastside Road up towards the enchanting Experiential Forest, then the Gravel 60 riders split off and head north toward Jack Pine Flats for a 20 mile extension loop, joining the Gravel 40 again after some extra miles. The Gravel 40 and Gravel 60 will both turn east and start the climb towards Baldy Mountain. You’ll cross the aptly-named Happy Gap before rolling back toward Sandpoint’s finish line. The Gravel 60 will see approx 4,100' elevation gain, while the 40 will sit at about 3,500 gain.
CHAFE Gravel Ride (40)
Riders and bikes will be bussed to Priest River, Idaho for the start. Riders will take Eastside Road up towards the enchanting Experiential Forest, then the Gravel 60 riders split off and head north toward Jack Pine Flats for a 20 mile extension loop, joining the Gravel 40 again after some extra miles. The Gravel 40 and Gravel 60 will both turn east and start the climb towards Baldy Mountain. You’ll cross the aptly-named Happy Gap before rolling back toward Sandpoint’s finish line. The Gravel 60 will see approx 4,100' elevation gain, while the 40 will sit at about 3,500 gain.
CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo Youth
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.
CHAFE 80 Gran Fondo Youth
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.
CHAFE 40 Gran Fondo Youth
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.
CHAFE 25 Gran Fondo Youth
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.
CHAFE Gravel Youth (60)
Riders and bikes will be bussed to Priest River, Idaho for the start. Riders will take Eastside Road up towards the enchanting Experiential Forest, then the Gravel 60 riders split off and head north toward Jack Pine Flats for a 20 mile extension loop, joining the Gravel 40 again after some extra miles. The Gravel 40 and Gravel 60 will both turn east and start the climb towards Baldy Mountain. You’ll cross the aptly-named Happy Gap before rolling back toward Sandpoint’s finish line. The Gravel 60 will see approx 4,100' elevation gain, while the 40 will sit at about 3,500 gain.
CHAFE Gravel Youth (40)
Riders and bikes will be bussed to Priest River, Idaho for the start. Riders will take Eastside Road up towards the enchanting Experiential Forest, then the Gravel 60 riders split off and head north toward Jack Pine Flats for a 20 mile extension loop, joining the Gravel 40 again after some extra miles. The Gravel 40 and Gravel 60 will both turn east and start the climb towards Baldy Mountain. You’ll cross the aptly-named Happy Gap before rolling back toward Sandpoint’s finish line. The Gravel 60 will see approx 4,100' elevation gain, while the 40 will sit at about 3,500 gain.
CHAFE Family Fun Ride
Join us for the CHAFE 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
Typical race-day weather
Based on 14 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Sandpoint.
About Sandpoint
CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo takes place in Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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