jeff@ultrafreaks.net
+1 on Shane's comments.
Some gorgeous country between Libby and Eureka. Highly recommended, and those
communities will really welcome the visitors. The huckleberry pie at the Libby
Cafe is incredible and almost worth the trip over in itself.
On May 17, 2012 at 1:38 PM Martha Walsh wrote:
> Posting for a friend (who set this event date before the Baker City Cycling
> Classic posted theirs):
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> With great pride, and with a nod to the late, great Columbia Plateau Stage
> Race, we introduce the Gran Fondo Kootenai, the region's newest cycling event.
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> While not a true race, this point-to-point "stage" gran fondo is sure to
> provide all the challenges and pleasures that serious cyclists seek. The
> two-day, timed, mass-start event is a fully supported ride between Libby and
> Eureka, in remote, northwestern Montana. The routes, which are located
> primarily on National Forest Scenic Byways, take in the stately Cabinet
> Mountains, serene Lake Koocanusa, and the legendary Yaak Valley. Along the
> way, cyclists will enjoy stellar climbs, thrilling descents, plenty of
> spectacular scenery and -- best of all -- very few cars.
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> All the details may be found at our website: www.gfkootenai.com
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> Gran Fondo Kootenai is well positioned on the calendar so that it might
> dovetail nicely with additional vacation, holiday and cycling opportunities:
> Glacier/Waterton National Parks are 1.5 hour away (other U.S. and Canadian
> national parks are just a bit farther); or one could join Eddy & Axel Merckx
> at the Okanagon gran fondo on the following weekend in nearby British
> Columbia. And, GFK benefits several very worthy local charities.
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> So, come challenge your cycling friends for the fastest overall combined
> times, enjoy great riding and even greater camaraderie, and take part in a
> truly unique cycling experience!
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