Rider
Resources
Cycling Groups
Cooperative Biking & Recreation (CBR)
Recreational adult group rides around the Treasure Valley, including weekly club and social rides for all types of cycling. The CBR also organizes multi-day rides, cycling trips, and special outdoor events.
Idaho Women’s Bikepacking
Crank Queens
Maps/Recommended Trails or Routes:
Eagle Bike Park
Popular and expansive mountain bike park packed with fun, technical features and a variety of trails within its 250 acres. Great for all skill levels, complete with a pump track, dirt jumps, race courses, wooden features, and more.
Ridge to Rivers Trail Network & Interactive Map
The Ridge to Rivers Trail System spans over 210 miles and offers some of the best mountain biking routes in the Boise area, designated as a “Gold-level” riding center by the International Mountain Bike Association.
Weiser River Trail
84-mile long unpaved trail converted from the old Pacific and Idaho Northern (PIN) railroad route, stretching from Weiser, Idaho to Rubicon. The trail follows river habitats and state lands with beautiful landscape and wildlife.
Boise River Greenbelt
Scenic 25-mile tree-lined pathway that follows the north and south sides of the Boise River, offering easy access to the center of Boise, surrounding areas, and series of riverside parks.
BIKE Downtown Boise
All the resources you need to take full advantage of biking in and around downtown Boise, complete with maps, events, cycling clubs, and relevant organizations.
Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
Extensive network of stunning recreational trails across the scenic Idaho Panhandle, complete with detailed trail maps.
The Hiawatha Trail
A former railroad line, this 15-mile scenic mountain bike or hiking trail in Northern Idaho is touted as the “Crown Jewel” of rail-to-trail routes, boasting seven sky-high trestle bridges and 10 train tunnels. A totally unique experience on two wheels!
Dirty Freehub
One-stop-shop to explore the best gravel routes all across the western part of North America, featuring detailed maps and trail guides.
Bike Advocacy Groups:
Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association (SWIMBA)
Long-standing nonprofit committed to championing and nurturing a world-class, multi-use trail network in Southwest Idaho.
Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association (CIMBA)
Organization dedicated to building sustainable trails and enhancing the experiences for mountain bikers around Central Idaho.
Idaho Interscholastic Cycling League (NICA)
Focuses on the development of high school and middle school cycling teams and clubs, including training, licensing, and hosting of youth bike races.
Treasure Valley Cycling Alliance (TVCA)
Advocacy group for cycling in southern Idaho’s Trasure Valley, including the annual Boise Bike Week, newsletter, membership, bike counts, and local blog.
Treasure Valley Safe Routes to School (from VRT)
Find and plan the safest way to ride a bike to your school with this helpful resource from Valley Regional Transit.
Foundation for Ada/Canyon Trail Systems (F.A.C.T.S.)
Long-running nonprofit dedicated to creating an uninterrupted Boise Greenbelt, from Lucky Peak Dam to the Snake River confluence. Get involved and support local pathway projects!
Ada County Interactive Bike Map
Official, highly-detailed interactive bike map of all cycling routes within Ada County.
ACHD Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)
Advises the Ada County Highway District about new road designs and cyclist-specific needs. BAC meetings are generally the first Monday of every month and are open to the public.
Boise Bike Registry
Register your bike’s serial number with the Boise Police Department so that, in the case of theft, it’s much easier for the bike to find its way back to you. It takes less than a minute!
Regional Events/Races:
Southwest Idaho Cycling Association (SWICA)
Home of amateur and professional bike racing in Southwest Idaho— along with the latest news on Pro riders from Idaho competing around the world!
Idaho Waffle Cross
Register for cyclocross racing and access results. All Waffle Cross Series Races are held at the Eagle Bike Park/Sports Complex.
Twisted Turtle Racing Series (Previously SICX)
Idaho’s premier series of mountain bike and cyclocross races. Check out this year’s race schedule!
Boise Mountain Bike Festival
Typically held in the middle of summer, the Boise MTN Bike Festival is a total blast and features group rides, demos, skill shows, along with all your favorite vendors!
Visit Southwest Idaho (Cycling)
Discover Southwest Idaho on two wheels with these helpful resources about recommended trails, itineraries, top destinations, and places to stay.
Idaho Walk Bike Alliance
Pedestrians and cyclists are united in our commitment for safer, more sustainable streets. Stay up to date with the latest news and ways to support walking and biking statewide.
Visit Idaho (Cycling)
See what the spectacular state that we call home has to offer on two wheels, packed with Idaho bike travel tips and featured cycling adventures.
Cycling West
High-quality print and digital magazine for cycling news, information and events across the western states since 1993.
