Post Grinder and Summer Dinner!

Well if you didn't make it up here for the Galena Grinder/Whit Henry Memorial Mountain Bike Race last weekend you missed out. 150 rides braved the strenuous course and raced anywhere from 4.5 miles (Trailblazers) to 45 miles (Marathon). I choose to do something right in the middle and race the 17.5 mile Sport Class. It was a blast. Now of course it is hard, but what race isn't hard. You push yourself and test your limits and hopefully in the end all you remember is the smile on your face coming downhill through a field of flowers. I encourage all levels to come out and ride at Galena (either for fun or in a race) as we all know it is pretty special up here. For the race results check out www.knobbytireseries.com.

A big THANK YOU to Marc Driver and all his time and passion in putting on this race and to all the Volunteer, Donors, Cheerleaders and Racers we couldn't have done it without you. Also, a heart felt Thanks to Gail Henry and family for everything that they do!

Don't miss out on our Summer Dinner Saturday August 15 at 6:30pm. Enjoy appetizers out on the deck and then head into the beautiful Galena Lodge for a 3 course dinner featuring the local foods of Southern Idaho prepared to perfection by Don Shepler and his very talented crew (Todd Dameron, Raul Pantoja, Matt Welsch, and Matthias O.). Reservations are requested as seating is limited. Cost for the dinner is $40 (does not include drinks, tax or tip).

Galena Grinder/Whit Henry Memorial Mountain Bike Race

Come on up this Saturday for the annual Galena Grinder/Whit Henry Memorial Mountain Bike Race. This race is a local classic and we are hoping to have a great turn out again this year. The Marathon Race will begin at 9am and everyone else begins at 10:30am.

If you are up here the night before the race, join us for an informal BBQ dinner at the lodge from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Cost is $10 and the food will be incredible and plentiful!

Galena Grinder This Saturday

Pre-Ride the Galena Grinder Course and Ladies Day

This Sunday, join Marc Driver to pre-ride the Galena Grinder Mountain Bike Course. This is a great way to check out the trail and see what this years race has up its sleeve. Many people have a hard time figuring out the trail system at Galena so come up this Sunday and let Marc be your leader. The ride leaves at 10 am and will be a casual conversational pace. There is no cost for this event, just show up and ride and enjoy! Don't forget to come back and ride the Galena Grinder Race on July 25. There is a Beginner 10 mile loop, Sport 17.5 mile loop, Expert 22 mile loop and Double XC 44 mile loop. Give us a call for more information.

Sunday July 19 is Ladies Mountain Bike Day at Galena Lodge. Put on by Galena Lodge and the Mud Honeys (women's cycling club) this day is for anyone and everyone (well that is female of course or is comfortable in a dress). Come up to Galena at 10 am and head out on any number of rides. Beginners to Advanced riders can break into separate rides and head out on the Galena Trails. Rides will be anywhere from 1 hour to 3 hours with a discounted lunch for all lady riders that day. There is no cost for the ride but bring some $$ to buy lunch and a beer when you are done (oh, and a Don Bar of course). So 10 am on Sunday is the time to be here. If you don't have a bike we rent Rocky Mountain Bikes up here as well. For the non-riders in the family Bruce Innes will be playing live music on the deck from 11 am to 2 pm and we will be serving breakfast and lunch all day!

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