ride sun valley events

July 13th • 5:30pm

Welcome Dinner • Ketchum Town Plaza

Sponsored by The North Face
Free for registered riders (space limited, advanced registration required)
$20 for everyone else. BBQ and pasta, beer and drinks.

July 13th

Avett Brothers presented by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts • Sun Valley Pavilion

The Avett Brothers (pronounced eh-vitt) is a folk rock band from Concord, North Carolina. The band is made up of two brothers, Scott Avett and Seth Avett, who play the banjo and guitar respectively, and Bob Crawford who plays the stand-up bass, Joe Kwon, cello, and Jacob Edwards, drums. The Avett Brothers combine bluegrass, country, punk, pop melodies, folk, rock and roll, honky tonk, and ragtime to produce a sound described by the San Francisco Chronicle as having the "heavy sadness of Townes Van Zandt, the light pop concision of Buddy Holly, the tuneful jangle of the Beatles, the raw energy of the Ramones."

Signed by legendary producer Rick Rubin (Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and the Dixie Chicks to name a few) in 2008, the Avett Brothers’ 2009 release I and Love and You reached #16 on Billboards’ chart of bestselling albums. Known for their rowdy, infectious live performances, the Avett Brothers’ concert coincides with Sun Valley’s hosting of the National Mountain Bike Championships.

July 14th

Fat Tire Criterium

Sponsored by Sun Valley Brewing and Stanley
The Ride Sun Valley Fat Tire Criterium marks at long last the arrival of the Thunderdome to the streets of downtown Ketchum. Held on a fast, technical and spectator-stupefying course, this is the race which will make everyone cling to the edge of their seat. Like Evel Knievel said, “Some folks just want to see a man die.”

Starting in front of the Sun Valley Visitor Center with races beginning at 6:30 pm on Thursday night July 14th, the Fat Tire Criterium is a multi lap race with amateur and pro categories, kids races and perhaps the most exciting of all, the Ride Sun Valley Stand Off: a four person per team relay race which pits businesses and teams of locals against each other in a quest for Mad Max glory. Prizes will be awarded in both cash and merchandise in all races.

July 13-16th

Ride Sun Valley Local Stoker!

Sponsored by Smith Optics
This is a great opportunity to get out on some of Sun Valley’s best trails with the locals to get your stoke on! These are free, guided and shuttled (when necessary) rides leaving from the Sun Valley Visitor Center each morning from July 13-16. Strenuous and challenging but rewarding, these are the dirt-faced Mona Lisa’s of Idaho singletrack. Riders should be fit, ready to ride, game to a good time and planning to leave all sniveling and whining at home. These are not easy but rewarding rides guided by the local riding community. Bring your own food, water, and spare/repair equipment. Space is limited on a first come first serve basis.

July 13

Ride Sun Valley Local Stoker - Departs at 8:30 a.m. Free to the public, space limited

Red Warrior-Greenhorn Gulch. 11 Miles, 1,500’ vertical, approx 3 hours. This is a classic shuttle taking riders out Warm Springs and dropping them off at Red Warrior Creek trailhead. Challenging climb brings riders to high saddle above Greenhorn Gulch. It’s Star Wars downhill time back to the GH trailhead! Shuttle back to Visitor Center

July 14

Ride Sun Valley Local Stoker —Departs at 8:30 a.m. Free to public, space limited

Edge of the World. 15 miles, 2,000’ vertical, 3.5 hours. Shuttle out to Baker Creek and climb to the edge of the world. Then rip down Oregon Gulch with your hair on fire. Mind your collarbones. Shuttle picks riders up at North Fork store and returns to Visitor Center.

July 15

Ride Sun Valley Local Stoker - Departs at 9:00 a.m. Free to public space limited.

Cold Springs-Warm Springs. 16 miles, 2,400’ vertical, 3.5 hours. Ride from SV Visitor Center climb back side of Baldy via Cold Springs and rip around to the Warm Springs side via Warm Springs Trail. Apples BBQ awaits for riders at conclusion.

July 16

Ride Sun Valley Local Stoker- Departs at 9:00 a.m. Free to public, space limited.

Easley Hot Springs aka Curly’s Trail. 11 miles, 1,500 feet, 2 hours. Break out your longer travel for one the valley’s classic brake warpers. Make two laps if you are feeling cheeky. Shuttle to and from Baker Creek.

July 16

Ride Sun Valley Local Stoker- Departs 9:00 a.m. Free to public, space limited.

Fox Peak to Ketchum via East Fork Baker Creek. 22 miles, 2,100’+ vertical, 4.5+ hours. This is the mother of all Local Stokers! Strenuous, technical, long, hard, super awesome. Ride from Baker Creek back to Ketchum on over 22 miles of railer singletrack. Pack extra energy food.

July 16th • 7pm doors open, 7:30pm movie showing

"Race Across the Sky 2010" Movie Showing

Rebecca Rusch, in partnership with Specialized, Lifetime Fitness and Citizen Productions is hosting Race Across the Sky 2010 in Sun Valley, ID. The evening will include special guest appearances, a great raffle, athlete Q&A along with the movie. All proceeds will benefit the Wood River Bicycle Coalition and IMBA.

Sun Valley professional mountain biker, Rebecca Rusch, two-time Leadville Trail 100 Women's Champ and three-time 24 Hour Solo Mountain Biking World Champion, is bringing the epic movie chronicling the 2010 Leadville 100 MTB Race to Sun Valley, as part of the festivities during the USA Cycling National MTB Championships.

In 2009, "Race Across the Sky" captured the imagination of countless mountain bike enthusiasts when Lance Armstrong not only won the Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race, but set a new course record that seemed unattainable. This year, "Race Across the Sky 2010" delves into the resulting race entry boom, including record numbers of citizen riders, all with their own personal reasons for challenging themselves to this epic test of will, strength and endurance. Joined by the toughest elite field this high-altitude century race has ever seen, these riders are tested by one of the most brutal courses known to the sport. From the center of the little mining town of Leadville, Colorado, to the 12,570-foot top of Columbine Mine, get ready to be inspired all over again.

Special Guests: Todd Wells, Ned Overend and Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski

Date: Saturday, July 16
Location: Sun Valley Opera House
Time: Doors: 7pm Movie: 7:30pm
Cost: $15 Adult $10 Child (12 and under)
Tickets: Elephant's Perch & at the door

All proceeds will benefit the Wood River Bicycle Coalition and IMBA.

The reigning and two-time Lifetime Fitness Leadville Trail Women's Champion and three time World 24 hr Champion knows a thing or two about pain. Drawing from a background in adventure racing, Rebecca has a deep well of skills: paddling, rock climbing, biking, navigating, skiing, and more. Since turning pro in 2001, Rebecca has proven to the world she has what it takes to execute any of the above even after going beyond her limits in faraway places like Kyrgyzstan and Tibet. After winning adventure races became routine, she added 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike racing to her résumé and proceeded to dominate the sport. Rusch writes regularly about her adventures and training and her thoughts can be found at www.rebeccarusch.com. www.twitter.com/thequeenofpain

July 16th • 7-9pm (Racing)

Second Annual Idaho Pump Track State Championship

Bike Park Description
Built in October 2009 by Alpine Bike Parks, the Ketchum Bike Park is one of the nation’s premiere public pump track facilities. With an open layout similar to a skatepark, the Ketchum Bike Park features full irrigation for perfect dirt, native landscaping, and a large spectator area for families. The park is maintained by the Ketchum Parks and Recreation and a dedicated group of volunteers.

Event Description
Riding on the success of 2010’s First Annual Idaho Pump Track State Championship, the Second Annual Championship is prepared to bring the next level of pump track racing to the National stage. A fun, family event with racing under the lights for kids and adults, the Second Annual Idaho Pump Track State Championship will feature a festive atmosphere with food and music.

Format
The classes are divided into different age groups with men’s and women’s categories:

-Mini Racing (4 & Under)
-9 & Under
-13 & Under
-Open/ Pro

Based on one run of two timed laps, competitors ‘pump’ their bikes to maintain speed around the course. Three second penalty for any pedal stroke (Open Class, and 13 and Under Class). The fastest two lap time wins.

Registration and Practice at 6pm. Mini Racing Class begins at 7pm, followed by 9 & Under Girls, 9 & Under Boys, 13 & Under Girls, 13 & Under Boys, Open Women, and Open Men. Start times for individual classes based on number of participants.

July 17th • 6-9pm

Ride Sun Valley Fat Tire Shootout

Whiskey Jacques, Sturtevant’s Mountain Outfitters, New Belgium Brewing and the Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival present a photography shoot out and film night. Photographers will present short slideshows juried by a panel of professionals vying for a pot of prize money. A special screening of clips from the 1988 NORBA National Championships held in Sun Valley will be on hand as well. $10 at the door gets you in along with a raffle ticket and a free first Fat Tire beer!

Saturday, May 28-Thursday, July 28
M-F, 9-5 and Saturdays 11-5

Exhibit at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts,
191 Fifth Street East, Ketchum
Geared: The Culture of Bicycles

For people of all ages and in all parts of the world, bicycles mean freedom. Kids experience their first moments of independence on bike—those wheels allow them to explore the edges of their neighborhoods and beyond. People around the world use bicycles to get to school and work quickly and cheaply. In the early 20th century, bicycles came to epitomize the New Woman. Bicycles offer a different kind of freedom to recreational riders; this is particularly true in the Wood River Valley. From early spring through late fall, cyclists are a constant presence on the bike path, Highway 75, and backcountry trails. Cars and buses bear racks loaded with mountain bikes and road bikes. We ride primarily for exercise and for pleasure, finding camaraderie on long rides on winding single track or hilly roads. For many residents of the valley, bikes are also an important means of transportation. In other parts of the world, riders use bikes strictly for transport—not recreation. Beyond getting workers to jobs and students to school, bicycles can be transformed into portable shops or services. Through this multidisciplinary project, The Center celebrates the bicycle in all its forms and use—as a means of transportation, a vehicle for recreation, and also a site for innovation in design and engineering—a place where craft and industry intersect.

Photo credit: Dinh Q. Le, The Infrastructure of Nationalism, 2009. Courtesy the artist and Elizabeth Leach Gallery, Portland.