Itinerary

Day 1: Pedal from Idaho city to Lowman on the Pinderosa Pine Scenic Byway.

Meet us in Boise. Begin riding in Idaho City, a historic mining town where you can still pan for gold. Bicycle the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway – a gorgeous route with stunning views of the Sawtooth Range – beside Mores Creek, then Lamar Creek and finally Beaver Creek. Bicycle into Lowman, on the Payette River, to stay at the Sourdough lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Sourdough Lodge
Distance: 45 miles, Elevation: +4175 ft / -3785 ft

Day 2: Ride through remote wilderness over Banner Summit to Stanley

Tackle another mountain pass today. Bicycle up and over Banner Summit, a long but gradual climb. To one side: the Sawtooth Wilderness, with 217,000 pristine acres of rugged forests and pristine lakes. To the other: the Salmon-Challis National Forest, gateway to the 2.3-million-acre Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, with more contiguous acres of road-free wild lands than anywhere in the lower 48. From the summit – one of Idaho’s highest at 7,056 feet – descend into the town of Stanley, nestled amid the Sawtooth Mountains. Stay at the Stanley High Country Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Stanley High Country Inn
Distance: 46 miles, Elevation: +3475 ft / -1523 ft

Day 3: Enjoy a boat ride and hike to an alpine lake.

Give your trusty steed a rest today and lace up your hiking boots instead. Pack up your rucksack in the morning and set off on a boat ride across Redfish Lake near Stanley. From the other side of the lake, hike into the heart of the Sawtooth Range’s magnificent high country. Pick from two trails to alpine lakes – one easier, one a bit harder – both with magnificent views. Spend another night at the High Country Inn. Dinner is on your own tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Lodging: Stanley High Country Inn
Distance: Hike: 7.2, or 10.3 miles Elevation Hike: +1,215 ft / -1,213 ft, or +1,895 ft / -1,899 ft

Day 4: Cross over Galena summit on the Sawtooth Scenic Byway – one of the highest paved roads in Idaho.

Warm up pedaling through bucolic agricultural lands this morning before the road ramps up toward the mountains. Cross over the Galena Summit on the Sawtooth Scenic Byway, a regional showcase as well as one of the highest paved roads in Idaho. Watch for pronghorn antelope, deer, and elk! Top out at 8700’ and enjoy the views from the summit before the big downhill cruise into Ketchum and Sun Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Limelight Hotel
Distance: 62 miles, Elevation: +2824 ft / -3281 ft

Day 5: Explore Sun Valley today!

Explore Sun Valley today! Options abound. Hang out in town and golf, play tennis, take a wine tour, or go shopping. Head to the hills for some horseback riding, mountain biking or more hiking. Find a river raft trip that suits your tastes. Or head out for another road ride. Lunch is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Lodging: Limelight Hotel

Day 6: Ride to Hailey and celebrate a great week at the Powerhouse Pub and Bike shop

Ride 15-30 miles (depending on the route you choose) south to Hailey, Idaho for a stop at the famous Powerhouse Pub and Bike Shop. Enjoy a grass-fed beef burger and your choice of 130 beers while ogling the coolest new bikes and gear. If you manage to avoid over-indulging here – be it the burger, the bikes, or the beer – ride another 20 miles to meet the main highway before hopping into the van for the journey back to Boise (~2hrs).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Distance: up to 53 miles, Elevation: up to +969 ft / –1896 ft

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Lodging

Sun Valley road bike tour

Sourdough Lodge
Stanley High Country Inn
Limelight Hotel

The hotels, Inns, and B&B’s we use are always among the finest the area has to offer. Our smaller group sizes(max. 13) allow us to stay at some award-winning places that can’t handle groups of 25 or more. We work closely with the innkeepers to make sure they understand your needs and ours, whether that is having a place to store your bike, an early morning breakfast or a convenient place to park the van, they are as committed to your vacation experience as we are.

Lodging is based upon two people to a room with a private bath. If you’re traveling solo on any of our trips, we’ll assign you a roommate of the same gender and often of the same age bracket. There is no extra charge if we can’t find you a roommate, even if you sign up the day before the trip starts. You can guarantee yourself a private room and bath if you pay the Single Room Fee.

Included:

• Deluxe lodging
• All meals except one lunch and one dinner on your own. Snacks and beverages between meals
• Road / hybrid bike, E-bike rent possible. Helmet and Wahoo GPS device
• Boat ride and hiking
• Park and other entry fees
• Luggage transfer

Not included:

• Night before and after the tour.
• Flights to and from the tour
• Alcoholic beverages at meals
• Gratuities guides

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2024: $ 3175.- pp .single fee $ 858.-
You can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.
Extra option rental E-bike $200.-pp
Tour dates 2024:
23 Jun – 28 Jun, Limited space

Conditions

Deposit 25%
The deposit payment for a tour must be paid within two weeks after the booking is confirmed.
The remaining payment is due 90 days before the start of the tour.
For tours that are booked within 90 days before the start of the tour you will pay 100% of the tour price

Information

Meals and dining:
We know how important breakfast is to make sure your day starts off right. Most breakfasts are served at the inn where we spend the night and are either a set menu or a continental breakfast buffet. But if there is a local restaurant with a reputation for a great breakfast, we can guarantee we will find it and you will be treated to a nutritious meal to start the day.
Lunch is provided at a state park or similar scenic setting midway during the day’s ride. Guests are always surprised at the variety and quality of lunches we prepare. Besides sandwich fixings and cold drinks, we offer fresh fruits and vegetables and hot lunches such as tortellini with pesto or veggie burritos. If you prefer a certain item of food or drink, just let your tour guide know and we will be sure to prepare just the right lunch to keep your energy up for the rest of the day.
During the day water, fruit juices, soft drinks, energy bars, fruit, and snacks are available from the van. A cold beer from our cooler waits at the end of the day, and you can relive the day’s highlights at our wine and cheese party before dinner.
Dinner is eaten together at the best restaurant in the area. At most restaurants, you order what you want from the menu. Except for alcohol, everything is included, even appetizers, salad, soup, and dessert. If we have to shuttle everyone a short distance to get to that special place, we do it. We like to eat well.

If you have any special dietary requests, please let us know in advance. We regularly accommodate vegetarians and other restricted diets. All of our meals are carefully selected to provide you with the unusually high nutritional and caloric needs of your body on an outdoor adventure.