What we’re about
Come Ride With Us! The Spokane Bicycle Club is a recreational and social organization that promotes lifelong cycling for fun and health. Group rides range from leisurely 10-mile social rides to longer fitness and endurance rides, as well as occasional multi-day tours. Some rides are urban and some are in the wider Inland Northwest around Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. We offer monthly meetings showcasing cycling adventures and innovation, and we advocate for safe cycling through sponsoring and supporting cycle-positive events and activities. More about our club can be found at: www.spokanebicycleclub.org. To JOIN the Spokane Bicycle Club ($25 per year individual membership), and support our rides and bike advocacy efforts, go to Spokane Bicycle Club membership
The Club offers Zwift indoor trainer group rides four days a week Nov-Feb. Details at: SBC on Zwift
Note: Helmets are required on Club rides.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Rosalia-Thornton-Sunset-Malden Looprosalia city Park, Rosalia, WA
Date: July 19, 2025
Ride Name: Rosalia-Thornton-Sunset-Malden Loop
Start time: Meet by 9:00 AM for 9:15 rollout.
Estimated Duration: 3.5-4 hours
Start Location: Rosalia City Park, about 33 miles from downtown Spokane. Driving South on Hwy 195, take the first exit for Rosalia. Turn left onto Rosalia Rd(AKA "old 195"), which becomes Whitman Ave thru the downtown area. Look for the Park/Pool sign at West 9th Street. Turn right, downhill, gently cross the tracks. Restroom available.
Pace: 12-15 MPH on flat sections, slower on the "Old Thornton Hwy" concrete, and on the hills.
Mileage: 41 miles basic route; post loop option UP to Steptoe monument if interest/weather allows.
Terrain: Rolling with some moderate hills; elevation gain is +1824 ft.
Description: We leave Rosalia, then onto HWY 195 for 1.8 miles, exiting to Horn Rest Area, which is last chance for restroom/water until Malden. We will have the road to ourselves on the quiet/quaint Old Thornton Hwy. Then a couple more miles of single file riding on Hwy 195 before our turn onto "Senator Eugene Prince Rd". We are rewarded with 12 miles of DOWNHILL forthcoming. Left at Sunset Rd., rolling on to Sunset, a dot on the map that many have never heard of. Cottonwood Creek bids farewell as we turn right onto Pine City/Malden Rd, the lowest point on our route. So, with 17 miles to go, we will have some hills to do. Some scars of the 2020 wildfire may start to show as we near Pine City, but a rebirth victory awaits in Malden, the new community center. Bathroom & water should be there. One more hill on the homestretch, but downhill on the other side.
Regroups: Horn Rest Area, Thornton, Sunset. Faster riders can break away after Sunset.
Eat: No lunch stop. Bring snacks and water. Grocery store in Rosalia.
Map:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51174880
Weather cancellation: Rain, high temps, or poor air quality could cancel. Check Meetup for updates.
*Helmets required on all SBC rides.
Ride leader: Bob Bowley (509)534-5501 - Spokane Bicycle Club + Orienteering Club: Sandpoint Bike Orienteering AdventureLitehouse YMCA - YMCA of the Inland Northwest, Sandpoint, ID
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Pedal-powered navigation meets small town charm! Join the Spokane Bicycle Club and Eastern Washington Orienteering Club (EWOC) for
The Sandpoint Scramble - a special bicycle orienteering event in beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho—a scenic challenge with a splash of exploration.
đź“Ť Event Details- Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Location: YMCA, 1905 Pine St · Sandpoint, ID
- Registration: Opens at 9:00 AM
- Briefing: 9:45 AM (please arrive no later than 9:30 AM)
- Mass Start: 10:00 AM
- Event Ends: 1:00 PM
- Host Website: www.ewoc.org
🧠Riders will receive a map with ~20 marked checkpoints, each worth points depending on their difficulty and distance from the start. Choose your route, find as many checkpoints as you can, and tally your score—all while exploring the bike-friendly streets and trails of Sandpoint.
đź’° Cost- $10 for the first map (individual or group)
- $2 for each additional map
🧡 This is a casual, inclusive event for all skill levels—whether you're a competitive adventurer or just curious to try something new on two wheels.
🎒 What to Bring- A functioning bicycle
- Helmet (required)
- Water, snacks, sunscreen
- Optional: Map holder, bike gloves
- Curiosity and good vibes
🍽️ After the ride, those interested will head out for lunch together—plus, why not make a day of it? Sandpoint offers lakeside beaches, local shops, and postcard-worthy views to round out your adventure.
📅 RSVP soon and get ready to ride, navigate, and maybe uncover a few hidden gems along the way. It’s orienteering with a twist—and you’re invited.If anyone is interested in carpooling, please leave a comment below for this Meetup event or call Dave Sorg at 509-868-5984.
- Monday Riverside State Park Out and Back2901 W Northwest Blvd, Spokane, WA
Meet: 7:45 a.m. at Little Garden Cafe, 2901 W Northwest Blvd and North A St. Note early start for July-August,
Ride starts: 8:00 a.m.
Pace on the level: 12-14 mph (typically faster on the outbound leg due to slight slope downstream and mild SW tailwind). Faster riders wait for all riders at McClellan trailhead regroup point on outbound leg.
Distance: 26 miles.
Terrrain: Mostly flat to hilly with some very short hills.
Regroup: McClellan trailhead past 7-mile, and at Nine Mile Recreation Area (snack stop).
Approximate time: 3 hours
Route Description: Ride to Long Lake via Aubrey White Parkway, Centennial Trail, to 9-Mile Recreation Area at Long Lake/Lake Spokane.
Food, water, and clothing: Bring your own water and snacks. Drinks and snacks at Little Garden /cafe after ride. Dress for the conditions, which should be warm.
Restroom at Little Garden Cafe. Vault toilets at McClellan trailhead, N of Seven Mile bridge, CT at Carlson Rd, Sontag Park. Restroom at 9-Mile Recreation Area open during summer season.
Weather policy: Heavy rain, high winds, heavy smoke, will cancel ride.
Leader: Don Barden 206-450-3576
Note: Helmet required on all SBC ridesI
Pedal-assist E-road bikes welcome!
Link to Ride With GPS map and cue sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42570261I invite all riders not members of the Spokane Bicycle Club to join at www.Spokanebicycleclub.org
