Aether's Traverse

Aether's Traverse

Aether'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 Pend O'reille Pedalers and KRFY - Panhandle Community Radio.

Aether'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.

SCHEDULE

• Friday, August 14, 2025: Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak Street, Sandpoint, Idaho · 4:00PM-8:00PM: Registration/Packet Pick up
• Saturday, August 15, 2025: Start/Finish area, Baldy Road, Sandpoint, Idaho
  • 6:30-7:30 AM: Last-minute Registration/Packet Pick up
  • 7:45 AM: Pre-Ride Meeting
  • 8:00 AM: Ride Starts
  • 12:00 PM: Post-ride Celebration, food and drink, and Awards at Sky House – 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 for post-ride and Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series festivities.
  • Post-ride chairlift ride down to Schweitzer Village

Registration Includes:

• Event participation and on-course support
• Participation swag
• Post-ride meal and drink
• Post-ride raffle
• Award ceremony and podium presentations

RULES

• Electronic chip timing will be used for this event.
• Participants are responsible for their own mechanical repairs 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.
• 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.
• All riders are required to wear helmets and follow State of Idaho traffic laws for bicycles.
• 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.
• The ride will begin as a neutral start at a controlled speed.
• The route will be marked with directional arrows, and select road intersections will be controlled by volunteer flaggers.
• Riders shall ride single file when vehicular traffic is encountered.