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18th Annual Tour Des Lacs
September 20-21, 2008
Spokane to Coeur d' Alene & Back
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Welcome to the 18th annual Tour des Lacs, a two day journey from Spokane to Coeur d'Alene via
whatever route you like, from easy to difficult. Join us for breakfast both mornings, dine all
along the way at food stops, and feast yet again at the end of each day of riding. Enjoy the
incomparable beauty of many lakes and terrain along the way.
Here is a quick run-down of your route options for each day.
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| DAY ONE ... Getting There: |
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Cruise Options
Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes with Cruise:
66 miler. Travel through Valley Chapel, Rockford and Plummer....then you're onto the Trail
of the Coeur d' Alenes (completely paved), which takes you across a bridge at the south
end of Coeur d'Alene Lake and leads you into Harrison the back way. Some say this is
the most spectacular part of the entire tour!
Departs: 6:30am from the Red Lion River Inn with a police escort.
Elevation: Approximately 2600 feet of elevation changes
Long Route with Cruise:
A scenic ride through the wheat fields of the Palouse, winding 86 miles through
Valley Chapel, Rockford, Plummer, St. Maries and finishing up in Harrison, Idaho.
Departs: 6:30am from Red Lion River Inn
Elevation: 3500 feet of elevation changes...be in good shape for this fun
option!
Cruise: Boat leaves Harrison at 3pm sharp. Sag wagons available for any
problems that may arise.
Short Route with Cruise
Follow the beautiful Centennial Trail, a flat, easy 40 miles along the Spokane River to Coeur d'Alene.
Then hop on the cruise boat, which leaves Coeur d'Alene's Independence Point at noon and cruise for
2 hours down to Harrison, Idaho. When you depart the boat, head up to the City Park for some great
food, then you are back on your bike for another 38 miles of rolling hills.
You will arrive back in Coeur d'Alene.
Departs: 7:30am from Red Lion River Inn
Cruise: Boat leaves at 12 noon from Independence Point adjacent to Coeur d'Alene City Park.
If you choose a Boat Cruise Option
Please make sure you arrive at the dock on time. The boat has capacity limitations of 400 people, so register
early. If boarding in Coeur d'Alene for the Short Route w/cruise, your last food stop will be Post Falls prior
to boarding. If boarding at Harrison, the city park there is your last food stop prior to boarding. There are
snacks and beverages available for purchase on the boat. Cruise duration is approximately 2 hours. If you
would like to cruise both directions, the cost is the same, and you will be on the boat for 4 hours. If a
non-riding partner should wish to join you on the cruise, the cost is $25 for them and is payable at registration
check-in. They may board at Coeur d'Alene (and be on the boat down to Harrison and back - 4 hours) no later than noon on Saturday.
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NON Cruise Options:
Super Long Route:
Enjoy the first leg of your ride through the Palouse, then wind your way along the
forested slopes of Lake Coeur d'Alene...an incredibly scenic 124 mile trip. Be in good shape for this one!!!
Departs: 6:30am from the Red Lion with a police escort
Elevation: 7000 feet of elevation changes....advanced riders
only, please!
Centennial Route:
Follow the scenic Centennial Trail along the Spokane River for 40 easy, flat miles
into Coeur d'Alene. Once there, stop into the Coeur d'Alene Brewing Company for a
cold one, check into your room, go shopping, or any of the many fun things
to do in Coeur d'Alen...then come back at 4pm for our Saturday night food fest.
Departs: 7:30am from the Red Lion River Inn.
Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes without Cruise:
A perfect 110 mile alternative for those wanting a longer route but not a super long route. Ride
through the Palouse then hop on the bridge out of Plummer and you're on the Trail of the
Coeur d'Alenes to Harrison. You then continue on around the lake.
Departs: 6:30 am from the Red Lion with a police escort
Elevation: 3500 feet of elevation changes.
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| DAY TWO ... The Return: |
Centennial Route:
Return back to Spokane along the Centennial Trail, an easy, flat 40 miler.
Departs: 8:30am from the Coeur d'Alene Brewing Company
Three Lakes Route:
73 Rolling miles around Avondale, Hauser and Newman Lakes. David's Pizza food stop is
the treat on this route. Enjoy open countryside and beautiful woods along the
way home.
Departs: 8 am from the Coeur d'Alene Brewing Company |
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| FOOD STOPS |
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We strongly urge you to start at the scheduled start times for each route. Food stops are
opened and staffed according to this departure time. Stragglers may miss tour services. We start
early to accommodate all levels of riders and their respective speeds.
Saturday
5:30am to departure - Pancake Breakfast at Red Lion River Inn
Long Route food stops include Rockford, Plummer, St. Maries, Harrison
Super Long Route food stops include above plus Squaw Bay
Short Route food stops include Island Trailhead, State Line and Post Falls
Pasta Dinner from 5-7pm at the Coeur d'Alene Brewing Company
Sunday
6:30am to departure – Pancake Breakfast at Coeur d'Alene Brewing Co.
Long Route food stops include Rathdrum, Newman Lake and Island Trailhead
Short Route food stops include Post Falls, State Line and Island Trailhead
Potato & Chili Bar from 11:30 – 3:30pm at the Red Lion River Inn
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| LUGGAGE |
We transport your luggage from the Red Lion River Inn to the
hotel or campground of your choice (within Coeur d'Alene city limits) and pick
it up for a return trip to the Red Lion on Sunday.
Saturday Drop Off: 5:30am – 7:30am in parking lot by the big
trucks in front of Red Lion River Inn
Sunday: Have your luggage in the lobby of your hotel no later
than 8am and we'll pick it up and return it to the same spot at the Red Lion
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PRICES: (effective until September 5, 2008 when a $10 late fee will be applied)
- Round & Round has a NO REFUND policy.
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Non -Cruise Option - $72 adult, $25 kids 12 & under
Cruise Option - $96 adult, $45 kids 12 & under
Prices include long sleeve t-shirt, 2 breakfasts, food stops both days, 2 end-of-day meals, luggage transport, and loads of fun.
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| PACKET PICKUP AND START/FINISH LOCATION |
Pickup packets: 5pm-8pm Friday & 5:30am
to start Saturday
Red Lion River Inn: 700 N Division, Spokane, WA
(Just north of the Division St bridge)
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| LODGING |
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Lodging arrangements are made by you. Our HOST HOTEL in Spokane is the Red Lion River Inn 1-800-733-5466. Mention you're with Tour des Lacs for special room rates of $98 for a Single/Double. We have reserved a block of rooms for this rate and when the block is filled, higher room rates will apply.
For Coeur d'Alene lodging, here are a few popular options:
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Roosevelt B&B
105 E Wallace Ave
208-765-5200
Coeur d'Alene Resort
115 S 2nd St
800-688-5253
Flamingo
18 Sherman Ave
800-955-2159
Resort City Inn
621 Sherman Ave
877-440-4667
La Quinta Inn (There are 2 La Quinta's in Coeur d'Alene, this one is closer to our final destination)
2209 E Sherman Ave
208-667-6777
Days Inn
2200 Northwest Blvd
208-667-8668
Holiday Inn Express
2300 W Seltice Way
208-667-3100
More Lodging options: Lake Coeur d'Alene
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| DIRECTIONS |
| From I-90 (east or west) take Division Street Exit (Exit
#281). This will put you onto Division St. Follow Division across the bridge
and immediately upon crossing it, you will see the Red Lion River Inn on your
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| CLOTHING/GEAR
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Wear clothing you can layer...expect cool mornings and warm
afternoons, but be prepared for mother nature in September. Layers can be
peeled and left at any food stop and we'll bring them to the finish area in
marked bags. We do almost everything but your laundry!!
Bring pumps, tubes, and tools just in case our mechanical support is engaged in
another bicycle operation. Bring as many water bottles as you can carry.
Helmets are REQUIRED.
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Questions?
Contact: 509-455-7657 or wendy@roundandround.com
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