Aether's Traverse

Aether's Traverse Race Information

<p><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><strong>Aether&#39;s Traverse Is a point-to-point gravel grinder that starts in Sandpoint, Idaho, and ends on top of Schweitzer Mountain Resort at the Sky House. The 35-mile route is predominantly on gravel roads and includes approximately 6,200 feet of elevation gain. This is a charity event, proceeds of which are donated to <a style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )" href="https://pendoreillepedalers.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pend O&#39;reille Pedalers</a> and <a style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )" href="https://www.krfy.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KRFY - Panhandle Community Radio</a> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><strong>Aether&#39;s Traverse is the last of three annual events in the Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series. It is preceded by the 3/4 Minus Cykeltur on the first Saturday of May and the Monarch Grind on the last Saturday in June. Riders must participate in all three events to be eligible for overall series results, or can participate in one or two events if not interested in being part of the overall series results. If planning to participate in all three events, select the bundle registration option for a 15% discount.</strong></span></p> <p><strong>SCHEDULE</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">Tuesday, August 12 – Friday, August 15, 2025: Syringa Cyclery, 518 Oak Street, Sandpoint, Idaho</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">·        11:00AM-6:00PM: Registration/Packet Pick up</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">Saturday, August 16, 2025: Start/Finish area, Baldy Road, Sandpoint, Idaho</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">·        6:30-7:30 AM: Last-minute Registration/Packet Pick up</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">·        7:45 AM: Pre-Ride Meeting</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">·        8:00 AM: Ride Starts</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">·        Post-ride chairlift ride down to Schweitzer Village for post-ride and Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series festivities.</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">·        2:00 PM:  Post-ride Celebration, food and drink, and Awards  – Prizes for top three men, women, and non-binary finishers, as well as top three men, women, and non-binary Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series finishers</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><strong>Registration Includes:</strong></span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><strong>Event participation and on-course support</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><strong>Participation swag</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><strong>Post-ride meal and drink</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><strong>Post-ride raffle</strong></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 132 , 63 , 161 )"><strong>Award ceremony and podium presentations (must be fast to be in the limelight).</strong></span></li></ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">RULES</span>                </strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Failure to abide by the rules below will result in disqualification</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">- Electronic chip timing will be used for this event. Each rider will be issued a number plate with a uniquely-coded electronic chip that must be attached to the rider’s bicycle for the duration of the ride. Results will be available on site and online shortly after the end of the ride.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">- Participants, in general, are responsible for their own mechanical repairs during the event, if needed, and should provide themselves with nutrition and hydration. RIDERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RECEIVE MECHANICAL OR NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE FROM UNAUTHORIZED MOVING OR STATIONARY VEHICLES OR PERSONS. The route includes a rest/aid station where hydration and energy supplements will be available, and riders can seek first aid if needed. Event support vehicles capable of assistance, including minor mechanical repairs, will follow the riders. If a bicycle becomes unrideable, support vehicles will be available to transport riders and bicycles back to the finish line or to the on-course aid station.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">- RIDERS MUST FINISH THE ROUTE ON THE SAME BICYCLE THEY START WITH AND ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SWITCH TO ALTERNATE BICYCLES ANYWHERE ALONG THE ROUTE.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">- All riders are required to wear helmets and follow State of Idaho traffic laws for bicycles, including yielding at stop signs and treating red lights as stop signs. Extra caution shall be taken at railroad and highway crossings.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">- Participants may ride any style of bicycle; however, motorized bicycles, including eBikes, and bikes with aero bars are not allowed. A large percentage of the route is on gravel or dirt roads; bicycles with traction tires are recommended. Traditional road bikes are not recommended.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">- The ride will begin as a neutral start at a controlled speed, after which riders are free to ride at their desired pace.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">- The route will be marked with directional arrows, as needed, at road changes and intersections. Select road intersections will be controlled by volunteer flaggers wearing high-visibility vests. All riders shall to follow directions from the flaggers.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 22 , 145 , 121 )">- Riders shall ride single file when vehicular traffic is encountered for safety reasons and to not unduly obstruct vehicular traffic.</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Aether&#39;s Traverse Points toward the IPGS will be awarded as follows:</strong></p> <p><strong>Finishing Place                 Points                  </strong></p> <p><strong>1                                           30             </strong></p> <p><strong>2                                           26               </strong></p> <p><strong>3                                           23              </strong></p> <p><strong>4                                           20            </strong></p> <p><strong>5                                           18           </strong></p> <p><strong>6                                           16               </strong></p> <p><strong>7                                           14                </strong></p> <p><strong>8                                           12   </strong></p> <p><strong>9                                           10     </strong></p> <p><strong>10                                         9        </strong></p> <p><strong>11                                         8            </strong></p> <p><strong>12                                         7         </strong></p> <p><strong>13                                         6                 </strong></p> <p><strong>14                                         5     </strong></p> <p><strong>15                                         4                            </strong></p> <p><strong>16                                         3                            </strong></p> <p><strong>17                                         2                            </strong></p> <p><strong>18 and up                            1</strong></p> <p><strong>More Info at <a href="https://panhandlegravel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Panhandle Gravel</a></strong></p>