Presented by Audi Boise
June 5th, 2021
What is the Sawtooth 200?
For over a decade, Southwest Idaho has hosted one of the best cycling relays in the west. 2021 will see the renaming of the infamous LP 200 to the Sawtooth 200. New name but same great event!
The 200 mile course from Boise to Sun Valley, Idaho is one of the most scenic and challenging courses around and the 100 mile course from Grandjean to Sun Valley is full of its own challenges and altitude gain through some of the most amazing mountain ranges including the magnificent Sawtooths.
Post Event Fun!
After your ride enjoy the post event party sponsored by the Sawtooth Brewery. Each rider will receive a custom finishers pint glass, your ticket to some great Sawtooth brew! Entry for the event also include a meal for each rider and one support person per team.
Lodging
Saturday is just the beginning of the weekend so plan on staying the night in Ketchum at the Limelight Hotel, the event’s sponsoring hotel in downtown Ketchum. A discounted rate of $149 per room per night will be offered on Deluxe and Grand Deluxe room categories and up to a 30% discount on all other room types. These discounts are based on availability and may decrease so arrange your plans sooner rather than later!
To make reservations, book online or call 888.218.3282 between 7am - 7pm MST and reference the Sawtooth 200 Cycling Event.
Tell me more
The Sawtooth has both 200 and 100 mile routes. The 200 mile route has teams of either 4 or 6 riders. The 100 miler can either be ridden as a solo or 2 person team.
How does the relay work? The 200 mile route starts in Boise at Barclay Bay just south of the Lucky Peak Dam (take note, this is a new starting area from years past!). There are 9 fixed transition points and 10 segments along the way. Transitions can only take place at these spots. There is a limit of 3 teammates allowed on the road at a time except in certain locations. For more details please read all the rules about teams and support vehicles.
The 100 mile route starts in Grandjean, ID. There are 4 transition points and 5 segments.
Both routes end in the Sun Valley area in Ketchum/Sun Valley where your entry includes great beer and grub. This includes a custom finisher's pint glass and free beer from the Sawtooth Brewery. Hang with your teammates and enjoy the music as you recap your day's efforts. And as usual, results are posted live in the expo and online. Awards will be given to the fastest teams and soloists for each gender.
Afterwards, plan to stay the weekend with your team and support crew in famous downtown Ketchum.
Start Times
Start Times have just been posted here.
Routes
Sawtooth 200
Flyover
Overview
Classes
- 4 Person teams
- 6 Person teams
Start
- Boise
Finish
- Sun Valley
Transitions
- Robie Creek
- Idaho City
- Mores Creek Summit
- Lowman
- Grandjean
- Banner Creek Summit
- Stanley
- Frenchman Creek
- Galena Lodge
Sawtooth 200 Segments
- Distance
- 12.6 miles
- Climbing
- 1080 ft
- Descending
- 1010 ft
- Distance
- 16.4 miles
- Climbing
- 953 ft
- Descending
- 169 ft
- Mile Marker
- 23
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road 1 mile past Robie Creek Road
- Distance
- 12.7 miles
- Climbing
- 2231 ft
- Descending
- 51 ft
- Mile Marker
- 39
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road about 1/4 mile past Idaho City at baseball fields
- Distance
- 20.2 miles
- Climbing
- 1117 ft
- Descending
- 3424 ft
- Mile Marker
- 52+
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Mores Creek Summit
- Distance
- 21.1 miles
- Climbing
- 1639 ft
- Descending
- 592 ft
- Mile Marker
- 72+
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road just past Payette River Bridge
- Distance
- 11.7 miles
- Climbing
- 2310 ft
- Descending
- 143 ft
- Mile Marker
- 94
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Grand Jean turnoff - at the Gates of Hell
- Distance
- 25.9 miles
- Climbing
- 579 ft
- Descending
- 1339 ft
- Mile Marker
- 105+
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Banner Summit - just past the gates
- Distance
- 25.8 miles
- Climbing
- 1286 ft
- Descending
- 217 ft
- Mile Marker
- 189
- Notes
- Pull out on left side of road at the Scenic Byway just after right turn out of Stanley towards Sun Valley
- Distance
- 11.3 miles
- Climbing
- 1402 ft
- Descending
- 1439 ft
- Mile Marker
- 163
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Frenchman Creek about 2 miles past Smiley Creek Lodge
- Distance
- 22.3 miles
- Climbing
- 246 ft
- Descending
- 1672 ft
- Mile Marker
- 152
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road just past Galena Lodge
Sawtooth 100
Classes
- 2 Person teams
- Solos
Start
- Grandjean
Finish
- Sun Valley
Transitions
- Banner Creek Summit
- Stanley
- Frenchman Creek
- Galena Lodge
Sawtooth 100 Segments
- Distance
- 14.3 miles
- Climbing
- 2615 ft
- Descending
- 209 ft
- Mile Marker
- 91
- Notes
- Distance
- 25.9 miles
- Climbing
- 579 ft
- Descending
- 1339 ft
- Mile Marker
- 105+
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Banner Summit - just past the gates
- Distance
- 25.8 miles
- Climbing
- 1286 ft
- Descending
- 217 ft
- Mile Marker
- 189
- Notes
- Pull out on left side of road at the Scenic Byway just after right turn out of Stanley towards Sun Valley
- Distance
- 11.3 miles
- Climbing
- 1402 ft
- Descending
- 1439 ft
- Mile Marker
- 163
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road at Frenchman Creek about 2 miles past Smiley Creek Lodge
- Distance
- 22.3 miles
- Climbing
- 246 ft
- Descending
- 1672 ft
- Mile Marker
- 152
- Notes
- Pull out on right side of road just past Galena Lodge
Results
Sawtooth 200 & Sawtooth 100 Team results are broken out by # of riders (2, 4, or 6) and include time bonuses.
Solo results are broken out by Men and Women, no time bonuses.
Relay Time Bonuses
Each team is awarded time bonuses and handicaps to make the relay races more competitive.
New for this year:
- Added time bonuses to the Sawtooth 100 2-person relay
- Increased the time bonuses for rider categories.
- Doubled the gender time bonus in the hopes of getting more women to join the party!
| Bonus | Sawtooth 100 | Sawtooth 200 |
|---|---|---|
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Road Cycling Category (1 to 5) |
For each rider:
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For each rider:
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| Gender | 10 minute bonus for each woman | 20 minute bonus for each woman |
| Age |
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| Weight | 15 minute bonus if average weight > 185 | 30 minute bonus if average weight > 185 |
Rules
These rules help to provide a safe and fair event for everyone. They also allow us to be invited back in future years. Remember, we are riding on open roads, and we are guests.
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Transitions
- Only one vehicle per team at each transition.
- No warming up on the course. We are sharing open roads. Bring a stationary trainer or rollers.
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Riders
- Drafting is allowed/encouraged among riders of the same team.
- Drafting is not allowed between different teams.
- Be ready to fix your own mechanical issues.
- Numbers - Attach your seat post number to the bike that you will cross the finish line with. Seat post number holders are included with your number.
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Crew
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Due to limited space at each transition:
- Only one vehicle per team at each transition.
- Please limit the length of your support rigs. If you use a motor home, we ask that you not also have a trailer.
- Do not follow your riders, drive from one transition to the next.
- Drive safely at all times.
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Due to limited space at each transition:
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Course-specific rules
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Sawtooth 200
- Only 1 rider per team allowed for segment #2 from Robie Creek to Idaho City.
- Each rider must complete at least 2 segments, excluding the last segment.
- Each rider can complete a maximum of 4 segments, excluding the last segment.
- A maximum of 3 riders can be on course, except for the last segment, where all team members can ride.
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Sawtooth 100
- Please be extra cautious when riding through transition areas, there may be many team transitions happening around you.
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Sawtooth 200
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Bathrooms
- There are porta-potties and/or bathrooms at every transition. Use them.
- Not using them could cost you up to $500 in fines, and may prevent us from getting permits to continue the Sawtooth 200 in the future.
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Cutoff Times
- Anyone leaving Stanley after 4pm will not receive an official time.
Schedule
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| January 15th | Registration opens | Bikereg |
| June 3rd, Thursday 4pm to 6pm | Packet Pickup |
George’s Cycles 5515 W. State Street Boise, ID 83703 |
| June 4th, Friday 4pm to 6pm | Packet Pickup |
George’s Cycles 312 S. 3rd Street Boise, ID 83702 |
| June 5th, Saturday 6am to 9am | 200 Mile Start |
Barclay Bay Boise, ID 83706 |
| June 5th, Saturday 10am to 11am | 100 Mile Start |
Mile Marker 91 Highway 21 Grandjean, ID 83637 |
| June 5th, Saturday 2:30pm to 7pm | Finish |
Highway 75 1/4 mile north of Saddle Rd Ketchum, ID 83340 |
| June 5th, Saturday 2:30pm to 7pm | Party / Spring Beer Festival |
Festival Meadows Sun Valley Rd Sun Valley, ID 83353 |
FAQ
- When does registration open?
- January 15th, 2021
- What is the date of the 2021 Sawtooth 200?
- June 5th, 2021
- What about Covid-19 Precautions?
- It is our sincere hope that by June the COVID-19 pandemic will be under control in a way that we can safely hold the Sawtooth 200. First and foremost is the safety of all participants and staff. The Sawtooth 200 will follow any state guidelines at the date of the race so we ask that all participants please be prepared to act in accordance with these guidelines. This may include wearing masks at any gathering areas such as packet pickup, the start, transition areas and staying socially distanced. The Sawtooth 200 will also provide hand sanitizers and signage to encourage safe practices. Event safety guidelines will be finalized and posted in our event rules section within the month before the event. If we all cooperate and act with respect we can do this!
- Where is the start for the 200 mile route?
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Barclay Bay
Boise, ID 83706 - Where is the start for the 100 mile route?
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Mile Marker 91
Highway 21
Grandjean, ID 83637 - How many people can I have on my team?
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- 2 for the Sawtooth 100
- 4 or 6 for the Sawtooth 200
- How many team members can ride at once?
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- 1 for Sawtooth 200 Stage #2 from Robie Creek to Idaho City
- 3 for all other segments except the last segment
- Everyone can ride the last segment from Galena Lodge to the finish
- How many transitions points?
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- Sawtooth 200 has 9 transition points and 10 segments
- Sawtooth 100 has 4 transition points and 5 segments
- Are there bathrooms on course?
- Yes, there are bathrooms or porta-potties at the start, finish, and every transition.
- How many team vehicles are allowed?
- As many as you like, but only 1 in the transition area at once.
- Does the team have to finish together?
- No, time is taken on the first rider across the finish line.
- What type of bikes are allowed?
- Anything without a motor. No e-bikes.
- Will I get cell phone coverage?
- It's best to assume that once you leave Boise, you won't get service until the finish, except for a bit in Stanley. Plan accordingly :)
- Where should I stay after the race?
- Call the Limelight Hotel Ketchum at 888.218.3282 and mention "The Sawtooth 200 Bike Race". Book soon, as the great discounts decrease the closer we get to the event.
Sponsors
Please give a big thank you to our sponsors who make this happen:
