Bike Monkey

Every great adventure needs a good basecamp.

For Rebecca's Private Idaho, that basecamp is Limelight Hotels Ketchum, our Official Host Hotel, right in the heart of Ketchum.

It's where riders start arriving, stories start flowing, and the excitement starts building.

It's home to Wednesday's rider meeting and packet pickup, the launch point for Stage 1, and where we'll gather again before rolling out for the Stage 2, Dollarhide.

When you're not riding, you're just steps away from Ketchum's restaurants, shops, trails, and mountain views. Add in secure bike storage, a daily breakfast buffet, and modern accommodations, and you've got everything you need for an unforgettable week in Idaho.

As an RPI participant, you can save up to 25% on your stay when you book through our event room block. The earlier you book, the better your chances of locking in the highest discount before rooms fill and rates adjust.

Our advice?

Book your accommodations ASAP.

Whether you choose the Limelight Hotel or one of the many other great lodging options in the Wood River Valley, now is the time to make your plans.

Visit our website, then head to More Info → Lodging & Travel to explore all of your accommodation options and book your stay.

https://www.rebeccasprivateidaho.com/lodging-and-travel

We'll see you in Ketchum. 💛

Meet the Queen Stage Race 👑

If one day of Idaho isn't enough, we've got good news.

The Queen Stage Race is Rebecca's Private Idaho's optional multi-day challenge, and new for 2026, you can ride one, two, or all three stages.

Here's how it works:

👑 Stage 1: Harriman Trail (Adventure Stage)
35 miles | 3,132' of climbing

👑 Stage 2: Dollarhide (Uphill time trial with an epic neutral ride to the start line)
50 miles | 3,082' of climbing

👑 Stage 3: Saturday's Main Event
Choose your adventure:
🥔 Tater Tot (18.9 mi)
🍟 French Fry (57.4 mi)
🥔🧈 Baked Potato (104 mi)
🥔🥓🧀 Fully Loaded Potato (118 mi)

So... do you have to ride all three stages?

Nope.

You can register for one stage, two stages, or all three. Build the weekend that fits your schedule, your legs, and your appetite for adventure.

How do the awards work?

✔️ Ride one or two stages, and you'll compete for awards within those individual stage events.

✔️ ✔️ Ride all three stages, and you'll also be eligible for the overall Queen Stage Race competition, where your combined times across all three stages determine the overall champions.

Whether you're chasing a podium, a personal challenge, or just another excuse to spend a few more days in Idaho, there's a Queen Stage Race adventure waiting for you.

Four routes. One unforgettable day.

The heart of Rebecca's Private Idaho happens on Saturday, where every rider gets to choose the route that matches their sense of adventure.

Looking for your first taste of Idaho gravel? We've got you.

Ready to spend the day chasing mountain views, big climbs, and stories you'll be telling for years? We've got that, too.

🥔 Tater Tot | 19 miles

🍟 French Fry | 57 miles

🥔 🧈 Baked Potato | 104 miles

🥔🥓🧀 NEW! Fully Loaded Potato | 118 miles

No matter which route you choose, you'll experience the wild beauty, welcoming community, and unforgettable adventure that make RPI so special.

Plus, the Chaise Lounge will be somewhere out on course…you’re definitely going to want to stop and get a picture with THAT gravel icon…just sayin’.

Wondering where the Queen Stage Race fits in?
That's coming next. 👑

Our next post will break down everything you need to know about the Queen Stage Race, including the new ride one, two, or all three stages option for 2026.

Which route are you signing up for?!
Bring your friends and save some $$$ with our group buy discount
https://www.rebeccasprivateidaho.com/register

Clear skies. Good people. Great riding.

Today was everything a day on the bike should be.

Some of you came chasing a podium. Some came chasing a personal best.
Some came for the mountains. Some came for the people.

Some came simply because there are few better ways to spend a Saturday than riding your bike through Tahoe National Forest.

Whatever brought you here, we're grateful you joined us.

Truckee Gravel isn't easy. It was never meant to be. The climbs ask a lot of you.
The descents reward you. And somewhere in between, every rider finds their own adventure.

To every volunteer, every partner, every spectator, every family member, and every rider,
thank you. This event exists because of this community, and we never take that for granted.

One more thing...
The weekend isn't over yet.

Join us tomorrow morning for our FREE Recovery Ride starting and finishing at on Pioneer Trail.

We'll gather at 9:00 AM, roll out at 9:30 AM.
Let’s spin the legs, swap stories from the day before, and enjoy one last morning together in Truckee.

There are more tales to share and more photos to come.
Keep your eyes peeled.

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Visit Truckee, California
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A bit more from the weekend.

Moments we couldn't leave behind and a few podium shots.

Some weekends are easy to forget.
This wasn't one of them.
These types memories have a way of sticking around…

Congratulations to everyone who stood on the podium, and to every junior who reminded us exactly why juniors race free at .

You rode hard, smiled big, and reminded us that the future of this sport is in very good hands.

📸

We've spent years convincing you that suffering builds character.

So naturally, the next event we're helping produce has almost no climbing at all.

Meet the Sac Century Challenge.
100 miles with just 1,000 feet of climbing.
No, that's not a typo.

We've built our reputation on events like Levi's GranFondo, Truckee Tahoe Gravel, Stetina's Paydirt, and Rebecca's Private Idaho, where climbing is part of the experience. This time, we're flipping the script.

We're excited to partner with the to help produce this longtime community favorite, now in its 13th year.

If you've been thinking about riding your first century, this is the one.
With four route options, including a FREE 15 mile Fun Ride, there's a distance for everyone.

After the ride, stick around for a free festival featuring live music, lawn games, food, and beer.

Most importantly, every mile supports the Sacramento Children's Home Crisis Nursery, providing free, around the clock care and support for local families with young children facing times of crisis.

A Bike Monkey event with almost no climbing.
We didn't see that coming either.

Registration is open now.
We'll see you in Sacramento on October 3.
https://www.sacramentocentury.com/

FIND YOUR TIME. 🤘👇👇

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Today’s mission is simple.

Come get your packet. Connect with good people.

Rider Check In, Packet Pickup, and the Partner Expo are open Today from 2 - 6 PM at Riverview Sports Park.

Trust us, Friday is the move.

Pick up your packet. Wander the expo.
Check out our incredible partners.
Catch up with old friends. Meet some new ones.
Soak in the excitement before the big day.

Saturday morning? That’s for riding your bike.
Not running around wondering how the heck to attach your timing plate to your bike.

It’s doable. Just not recommended. If you need to pick up your packet on Saturday. It opens up for you at 6:30 AM.

A few reminders before you head over:
- Bring a valid photo ID. You’ll need it to check in.
- SATURDAY there is NO participant parking at Riverview Sports Park.

Please park along Soaring Way near the Truckee Tahoe Airport and follow all posted parking signs.