KR Ride Saturday

| September 13, 2013 9:00 AM

The 11th annual Kootenai River Ride begins at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Riders can choose three different length rides: 100K (62 miles), 60K (37 miles) and 16K (10 miles). Multiple checkpoints will be stationed along the routes with communication support by local amateur radio operators.

The 100K begins at 8 a.m., the 60K at 9 a.m. and the 16K at 9:30 a.m. There will be prizes, food and entertainment.

Each rider is responsible for the mechanical condition of his or her bicycle and should carry a spare tube, patch kit and bike pump. All riders are required to wear an ANSI approved bike helmet while riding.

Registration fees raise funds for the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club and all funds are returned to the community through Rotary projects. The registration fee for a single rider is $20 and includes a deluxe collectors long sleeve T-shirt.

A family package is available for $40, which is good for up to four riders and includes two shirts.

A bike raffle is also being held for winner’s choice of an on- or off-road bicycle. Ticket are $5 for one or $10 for three.